Lyon : must-visit addresses

Lyon for Gourmets

Celebrating the specialties of the Lyon region
Open since October 2011, the new restaurant of starred chef Nicolas Le Bec invites you on a whirlwind tour of French cuisine and, more particularly, of the best regional foods. In a resolutely contemporary décor, this very 21st century restaurant offers high-end cuisine in an ambiance both convivial and chic. Here’s your chance to taste Lyon’s specialties such as cervelle de canut on toast, a Saint-Marcellin cheese fresh from the Halles market, or the succulent pied de veau rémoulade. You’ll be coming back for more…
www.nicolaslebec.com

Lyon for Lovers

A romantic outing in Lyon
You want to offer that special someone a romantic moment they won’t forget? Start out at the Monts d’Or, the perfect place to begin weaving a web of seduction. Located north-west of Lyon, this small mountain range resembles a romantic, wooded Eden. After a stroll along one of the many marked trails, head down to the 9th arrondissement of Lyon to the famous bakery on Barge Island on the Saône. At the Maison Jocteur, you can sample the best pastries the city has to offer. Suggest the Praline tart or Bichons au citron for a moment of sheer bliss. Then end the day exploring the secrets of Lyon’s old town, hand in hand of course…

Lyon for fun

• Two designers (re)create fashion
Maud and Nathalie, two very talented fashion designers, create two clothing lines from A to Z for women who don’t want to look like everyone else. Dresses, tunics, trousers, jackets, coats and accessories, their two brands offer a different and complementary look. This original boutique on the rue Sergent Blandan is easy to spot with its scarlet façade. Dare to dress a whole new way, in a style that says You.

Lyon Culture

• Spotlight on cinema’s birthplace
You may not know it, but it is in Lyon, in 1895, that Auguste and Louis Lumière invented the cinématographe, a machine that paved the way for modern-day cinema. The Lumière Museum, located in the former family villa, invites you to discover the amazing birth of cinema through the two brothers’ inventions. You will see the famous cinématographe and the first color photographs among other surprises. Movie buffs won’t want to miss this visit to discover the origins of their shared passion.

Lyon for the Curious

• An Asian temple in Lyon
In the town of Sainte Foy-Lès-Lyon, part of Greater Lyon, the Thien Minh pagoda has been part of the landscape since 1990. This Buddhist temple was build with donations from the region’s Vietnamese community. With an architecture that dates back to 5th century China, this singular religious edifice is a jewel of Asian art rising as if by magic to add an exotic touch this side of Lyon. A must-see!