Destination: Lyon, France — Part 2 (October 2017 edition)

The following morning after my first afternoon in Lyon, I woke up early to prepare myself for my second day in the city. While my plan for that day wasn't necessarily over-packed with things to do or see, it would be a lot of walking all over Lyon, and I had to physically (and mentally) … Continue reading Destination: Lyon, France — Part 2 (October 2017 edition)

Destination: Lyon, France — Part 1 (October 2017 edition)

For me, living close to Lyon this year as a lectrice d'anglais gives me all the more reason to return to this lovely city as often as I want. Really, there are so many places to discover in Lyon that I would go as far to say that it rivals that of Paris. That said, I … Continue reading Destination: Lyon, France — Part 1 (October 2017 edition)

Destination: Lyon, France (OFII edition)

Bonjour! Situated in central-east France, Lyon is a lively, thriving city of some 500,000 people and amazing scenery along its two rivers, the Saône and Rhône. The third-largest city in France behind Paris and Marseille, the city of Lyon is famous for its gastronomy and numerous sites and monuments that are sure to keep you … Continue reading Destination: Lyon, France (OFII edition)

Destination: Lyon, France (Fête des Lumières edition!)

  Bonjour! This past weekend, I spent my time in the city of Lyon, one of the largest cities in France next to Paris and Marseille. I was there to visit the fête des Lumières, or the "Festival of Lights," a three-night event in which the whole city is lit up with different light exhibitions to showcase … Continue reading Destination: Lyon, France (Fête des Lumières edition!)