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Explore the Best of Lyon in 48 Hours
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items It’s a capital of French gastronomy. It’s uniquely and ideally located between two stunning wine regions: Beaujolais and the Rhône. That would certainly be enough for me to visit, but on top of that, Lyon has a unique industrial history that makes it...
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Restaurants
Grive has a curated menu of fresh, sustainable, and vegetarian-friendly options so I highly recommend it if you’re looking for something besides classic French food.
Grive Épicier Bistrotier
This authentic Lyon “bouchon” (local restaurant name) features fab food and is one of the oldest and best in the city!
Le Café Comptoir "chez ABEL"
It's a shame to go to France without stopping at a boulangerie! This little spot has some seating as well so you can enjoy your café on site. Great local delicacies too!
Maison Deschamps - boulangerie de partage
One of my favorite spots in the area. Kind of a tapas fusion between French, Italian, and Spanish cuisine - SO GOOD. Staff is super friendly and the wine list is very well curated.
BEL AMI, Lyon
Absolutely delicious Asian-French fusion. Make a reservation before you go though - it's packed!
SAPNÀ
Modern French cuisine with an INCREDIBLE view over the river! This place has been written up in all kinds of guides so while it's a splurge - don't miss it!
Chez Pimousse | Lyon
Fabulous middle-eastern and mediterranean food in bright, cozy environs!
La Grenade
Museums & Attractions
Marvel at this church's lovely limestone gothic architecture before taking a turn through the market in the square just outside!
Saint Jean Cathedral - Vieux Lyon
During the summer, it’s converted into an outdoor bar and stage for local theater, so check out the shows! There’s a great little park next to it too!
Amphitheatre of the Three Gauls
Beautiful painted stairwell in the center of town that ignites imagination!
ESCALIER MERMET (Lyon)
This outstanding public fresco features the faces of Lyonnais personalities from the last hundred years. A great thing to admire from afar to learn more about the city.
La Fresque des Lyonnais
This museum is divided into two parts: one about the long and fascinating history about Lyon as a city, and the other about one of the town’s most famous cultural exports: les guignols. Created by a silk-weaver in the 18th century, the guignols are a...
Gadagne Museums
Hotels & Airbnbs
A lovely boutique hotel in a STUNNING old building! So much history here and the light in the rooms is wonderful and refreshing.
Hôtel de l'Abbaye
As the name might suggest, this is a quirky hotel that is all “school” themed, but with an art deco twist in the architecture I absolutely loved.
Collège Hotel
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