A Day Trip In Avignon On A Budget
In the southern Provence region, Avignon is a small middle ages style town that is perfect for any day trip from Lyon.
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Mama Mia – we’ve signed up for the Raid Amazones !
Rachel and Anna, two English speakers and proud residents of Lyon, are training for the Raid Amazone, a multisport raid for women and a charitable event that raises money for local causes.
How to immerse yourself in the French culture close to Lyon?
French belongs to those languages that have the reputation to be hard to learn. However, it is possible to learn French quickly. Here are 5 tips to guide you in this big adventure.
How to have a decadent day at L’Auberge de l’île Barbe in Lyon
For a little luxury, take a boat ride to the green spot of l’île Barbe, in the heart of Lyon for a lazy mid week lunch.
Escaping the canicule: electric fat biking in Samoens
Braving to the hills, electric fat biking in Samoens When Bertrand Morretton first set his eyes on mountain bikers in Les Gets at the age of 13, he decided then and there; ‘ this is for me…’ His mother had taken him on a trip from Lyon to the resort in the heart if […]
Croissants and Conversation: Chatting with my Local Baker
Our American contributor Kelsey has made friend with her friend local baker in Lyon and has conversation about pastries, language….
Where to go for authentic Italian food and restaurant in Lyon?
Sapori di Casa and Tipico offer ranges from home-made fresh pasta, burrata mozzarella from the south of Italy, mouth-watering charcuterie…
No singles allowed
An Average Individual takes a trip to a pub and comes face to face with the tyranny of coupledom
How does an ultra-trail running yoga teacher prepare for the Lyon Urban Trail?
Yin and Yang can improve your running performance. An ultra-trail running yoga teacher explains.
How my visit to the Patchwork Café helped me start the year off (b)right
A visit to the The Patchwork Café in Lyon 7, is a great way to combat the winter blues.
A space for cat-lovers and tea-drinkers: Le GentleCat at Perrache
Located in Lyon 2, near Perrache train station, Le GentleCat is a café that brings together great tea and adorable cats.
Lyon Light Festival: From a local to an international event
Our contributor Debora takes us back in time, when the “Fête des Lumières” was a local event.
Inside Lyon’s indie clothing scene: my trip to Lyon’s vintage shops
Vintage clothes are ‘in’- and not just for the fashion savvy and risk-takers.
“My virgin experience at Paul Bocuse in Lyon ” (3/3)
An introduction to Bresse Chicken in a Bladder at Paul Bocuse’s restaurant by chef François de Mélogue. PART 3️⃣
“My virgin experience at Bocuse in Lyon” (2/3)
Learn all about the presidential Soup VGE made by Paul Bocuse. A story by Chef François de Mélogue ➡️ PART 2.
“My virgin experience at Paul Bocuse in Lyon ” (1/3)
A time travel into French gourmet culinary traditions by Chef Françoisde Mélogue from Vancouver. PART 1️⃣
Never Listen to Grandma
An Average Individual goes camping in the Pilat mountains and things don’t go according to plan.
My journey at Inpulse: one of the best dance experiences of my life
Talking about my personal experience dancing at Inpulse and why I highly recommend it
How to bring American visitors to Lyon
For years I’ve been doing my very best to tempt Americans away from Paris by urging them to give a try to Lyon. Here’s why
5 Indian restaurants in 5 days: putting Lyon’s best to the test, Pt. 2
I went through all the online reviews of Lyon’s Indian restaurants, came up with a list of the internet’s top 5 and tried them in 5 days. Are they really worth the hype?
5 Indian restaurants in 5 days: putting Lyon’s best to the test, Pt. 1
I went through all the online reviews of Lyon’s Indian restaurants, came up with a list of the internet’s top 5 and tried them in 5 days. Are they really worth the hype?
I-Way Brings Virtual Reality to Lyon on the International Space Station
Out of time, out of oxygen, and out of gravity.
The Best International Epiceries in Lyon
On the menu: Russian, Asian, Indian, African, American, and Italian.
My Interview with Liam, manager of the James Joyce Irish Pub in Lyon
Liam Kirwin is one of the most important figures in Lyon nightlife – he runs the James Joyce, one of the top Irish Pub in Vieux Lyon. Our author Valerio met him to talk about the soul of Irish Pubs and French drinking habits.
Is Bordeaux as similar to Lyon as people say?
Is Bordeaux as similar to Lyon as everyone says?
Lyon Bière Festival: The astonishing diversity of craft beer
Lyon Beer Festival: The astonishing diversity of artisanal beer Lyon Beer festival, a gigantic bar If you like beer, then I really hope for you that you went to the “Lyon Bière Festival” last weekend (April 20-21, 2018). Exactly 103 microbreweries from everywhere in Europe displayed and sold their beer, together with five […]
I Went to French Urgent Care and Didn’t Lose My Foot
A trip to the French equivalent of Urgent Care
Freelancing in Lyon: Finding that Perfect Work Spot
Grab a coffee and get to work!
Discover la Canute Lyonnaise, Local Beer Factory in Lyon
Why Lyon is a beer city! I admit – while the title “Lyon is a beer city“ may sound catchy, it is a little exaggerated. France is a wine country, and with the Beaujolais and the Côtes du Rhône not being far, Lyon is more a wine city than anything else. Still, Lyon […]
Things that should be improved in Lyon
We all like Lyon, but not everything is peachy. Read what our author Valerio thinks could use some instant improvement.