✨ My Perfect Day in Lyon - Gastronomy & Heritage 🇫🇷

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Lyon, France’s culinary capital, is a city where history, culture, and gourmet delights meet. With its Renaissance Old Town, hidden passageways (traboules), and world-class food scene, Lyon is an unmissable stop for travelers who love both history and flavor.

📍 Location
Lyon, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France

🕰️ Best Time to Visit
May–September for pleasant weather, or December for the Festival of Lights.

🚆 How to Get There
• High-speed TGV from Paris (~2 hours).
• Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (30 min by Rhônexpress)

💡 Travel Tips
• Wander the Vieux Lyon (Old Town) — a UNESCO site with cobblestone streets and Renaissance architecture.
• Explore the hidden traboules, secret passageways used by silk workers.
• Stroll along the Rhône and Saône rivers for peaceful walks and boat views.
• Don’t miss Les Halles de Lyon Paul Bocuse — a paradise for local cheeses, charcuterie, and pastries.
• Try classic Lyonnais dishes: quenelles, cervelle de canut, or a set meal in a traditional bouchon (€15–20 lunch menu).
• Use a Lyon City Card (from €26) for free public transport and entry to museums.

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