Head over to
Lyons anytime you feel like you need a short break. This French city is steeped
in history, and you’re likely to stumble over impressive Roman ruins and
fairytale castles without even trying. Gastronomes are likely to head straight
for the many bouchons to sample the
city’s famous cuisine – hearty dishes of coq
au vin, pot au feu, and thick cuts of charcuterie.
Art and history buffs are also spoilt for choice here – there are museums
galore, including one dedicated to the Lumiere Brothers, as well as several
history museums.

Stay

Hotel du Simplon – Set in a quiet
residential street, this hotel has plenty of peace and quiet, but is also
conveniently located near the main train station, so you’ll be in your room
resting in no time at all! The interior and rooms emanate a comforting, homely
feel, with cheerful paintings and knick-knacks decorating the walls and
surfaces. The breakfast selection is simple – breads, coffee/tea, jams – but it’s
more than enough start your day on the right track. Room rates start from £55.

Eat

Chabert de Fils – Sample Lyon’s
famous cuisine at this cosy bouchon.
Chabert de Fils serves up hearty comfort food that reminds you of home – if you
had a cheerful Lyonnaise grandmother. Enjoy great helpings of creamy lamb stew,
meaty sausages, or fresh crusty bread served with tangy cheeses and thick
butter.

See

Institut Lumiere – Cinema buffs will
enjoy their pilgrimage to this museum dedicated to the Lumiere brothers, often
credited with inventing moving images. The museum itself is located in the
brothers’ house, where they sort their first film Sortie d’Usine. The museum offers visitors a guided tour which
takes them around the villa and winds up in the warehouse that functioned as
the very first film set in history. . You’ll be able to learn about the
evolution of cinema, and view the Lumieres’ films in the basement.

Check here for Lyon travel information. 

(Photo: vanderbilt.edu)

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