Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes · France
Lyon
France's self-declared food capital, riverside and UNESCO old town.
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About Lyon
Lyon's UNESCO-listed Vieux Lyon quarter, laced with hidden traboule passageways that once let silk workers move discreetly through the city, gives it a genuinely distinct historic character. Its self-declared status as France's gastronomic capital is well earned, with traditional bouchon bistros serving hearty Lyonnaise dishes rarely found elsewhere. Just two hours from Paris by TGV, it's an easy, food-focused addition to any France itinerary.
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