How to weave silk like a real canut
Silk is a centuries-old tradition in Lyon, which has been lovingly preserved thanks to a few passionate individuals who have kept this outstanding...
Isabelle
Isabelle, our editor born and bred in Lyon! She was born in Sainte-Foy-lès-Lyon in fact, studied in Lyon and now lives here. Territorial? Absolutely not! She loves travelling, widening her horizons, meeting new people and enjoys a change of scenery (without snow, if possible). Isabelle is curious and a people person, two attributes that often go hand in hand! Her favourite colour is green and her motto "a day without laughter is a day wasted!"
But more than anything else, Isabelle loves music and is second soprano singer in a choir (of 80 people!) When it comes to baroque music, she's our own personal Wikipedia, and capable of teaching you more over lunch than you could ever learn in several hours of music theory! So when she says that Bach is perfectly modern, you've no reason to doubt her. Change the rhythm and you have jazz. All kinds of singing and music are the two things that really make her heart soar. Have you ever been in love with a voice? Isabelle has!
Apart from that she adooores her family, her friends, her cat (a blue-eyed Sacred Cat of Burma), a sense of humour, words, the arts, and Lyon for ever and a day!
More tips and reviews by Isabelle
Because even two days isn’t enough to see everything...
Explore another side of Lyon, with cinema, food (still more!) and nature...
Your first day in Lyon
Only staying for one day or perhaps for a petit weekend break? (Never mind, you can always come back!) Here’s a roundup of things you shouldn’t miss!...
Aperitivos aboard le Vaporetto
Two Wednesdays per month in March and April, then every Wednesday, from May to the end of October, we offer an ideal way to relax after a day’s work,...
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Open on Sundays!
Shops in Vieux-Lyon, one of Lyon's main tourist attractions, are authorised to remain open every day of the week, all year round. In addition, since...
Visiting Lyon tomorrow: major projects
The Lyon metropolitan area is always moving forward, driven by its dynamic attitude! What is its policy for growth? To put people at the heart of...
Second day in Lyon
Another day dawns and brings with it the prospect of new things to discover! Take the morning to explore another side to Lyon, not yet discovered.
Lyon's markets by day
Going to the market is an experience. It is the experience of exploring colours and smells, choosing fresh fruit and vegetables, sourced directly...
Discover Lyon with Lyon Canoë
Discover Lyon in another dimension by canoe or stand-up paddle. Paddle over water on rivers of Lyon. An urban unusual adventure!
The International City of Gastronomy
On Saturday the 19th of October 2022, Grand Hotel-Dieu was buzzing with excitement: the Cité de la Gastronomie was opening!
Villeurbanne 2022
Villeurbanne promised to bring us an exceptional year in 2022, in all of its neighbourhoods and with its residents from various backgrounds,...
Here are some of the routes you can choose from…
To really make the most of the Fête des Lumières, prepare your tour!
Jean Couty Museum
It displays the work of Jean Couty (1907-1991), a Lyonnais painter whose fame extends far beyond Lyon, throughout the world.
La Mère Léa
If you want to taste the real cuisine of Lyon, with quality food made in the traditional way, you need look no further than this local institution.
Things to do while waiting for night to fall …
It would be such a shame to just kill time, while there are so many things to see and do in Lyon! Here are some suggestions…
The story behind Lyon’s Festival of Lights
In the beginning, the Illuminations were first held on the 8th December...
River Sâone banks
Make the most of the peace and quiet of the banks of the Saône thanks to the pedestrian promenade, and its alternating urban and pastoral...
Travelling with TCL (Lyon’s public transport operator)
Lyon is a city that is very easy to visit on foot or by public transport. Take advantage of it!
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Food Traboule
It's official. Food courts are all the rage in Lyon! But, if there's one which is particularly eagerly awaited, it has to be the Food Traboule. This...
Practical info
In order to make the most of the Festival of Lights, plan ahead!This year, the festival opening times are as follows:From 8 to midnight on Thursday...
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Give them an experience of Lyon…
Looking for gift ideas for the festive season? How about giving a slice of life, a moment of joy, or a discovery to be made? Here are some ideas off...
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