2 Days in Lyon, France - The Perfect Itinerary!

Leon despite being France's third largest city the country's gastronomical Center and the location of numerous UNESCO world heritage sites is often overlooked by tourists Paris is indeed more flashy and the French Riviera is fancier yet Leone is a Charming city where the true French spirit is untouched welcome back to town travel tips foreign we will visit Leone for 48 hours highlighting the best itinerary possible for a short stay and yet getting the most out of this lovely town remember to subscribe to the channel and like the video if you haven't already every like is important and a free sign of appreciation for all the work that we put into every video if you have already subscribed let us be the first to tell you that you rock without further Ado let's dive into our Leon Adventure no relevant airports connect Lyon to the rest of the world it partially explains why it has been out of the traditional routes for a long time still recently the tgv and the frencha Rosa high-speed trains started connecting Lyon to Paris in less than two hours it opened up a way for smart tourists to get there explore this lovely town and taste the local Delicacies undoubtedly it has been a most appreciated add-on to the European cities where we should spend a weekend away on the first day we will explore the old town and try out the traditional Bouchon on day two we will walk around the vibrant City and relax in the city parks without missing the world famous Paula Book used Market day one you can choose your accommodation either on the right or the left side of the river the center of Leon is not vast and walking around will not be a problem in either case the Rhone and sewn Rivers divide Lyon into two parts each with peculiar traits while the most recent neighborhood has a more Parisian Vibe due to its 19th century hosmanian architecture villion takes you to Tuscany the tiny alleys in the old town are charming and will be the first destination for your 48 hours in Lyon start your day early and look for able lingerie boulangeries are typical French pastry and bread shops where you will find the very best croissants kick your day off on the right foot buttery sweet and usually filled with jams or chocolate croissants are one of the most famous French food spread from there to all over Europe the first stop is the Leon Cathedral Leon Cathedral is a Roman Catholic Cathedral dedicated to Saint John the Baptist serves as the official residence of the Archbishop of Lyon it was begun in 1180 on the ruins of a 6th Century church and finished in 1476. the structure and other historic buildings in Lyon's Old Town were listed on the UNESCO world heritage list in 1998. after the visit to the old church wander around the narrow streets of old Lyon many places have hidden lovely yards and in the area you will find many Bouchon these traditional leonies restaurants will serve you excellent and authentic French food have a classic lioness salad a green salad of frize and dandelion leaves topped with lardens croutons a poached egg and mustard dressing popular entrees on Bouchon menus might be the suitable dish for you if you're looking for a quick and nutritious lunch after lunch visit forvier Leon's medieval Hilltop Church in Vu lion you can see the entire city from the summit and it's a favorite Sunset spot you can reach the top either via a cableway or by walking the first solution is quicker although not much panoramic while the walk is easy but quite long if you opt for the second alternative you will burn some calories and prepare yourself for another Rich French meal for dinner Bouchon are your answers once again try out many other Delicacies this French area offers like the local cheese France has over 400 types of cheese and while the list is extensive these are the ones you should not miss Camembert soft creamy cheese with a full-bodied salty crust Saint Marceline a small creamy cheese made from raw cow's milk from the ISA region of France southeast of Lyon last but certainly not least the legendary emmental emmental is made from raw milk and France's Northern regions the scent and taste are smooth and sweet with a silky interior it is frequently used in French dishes such as Quiche Lorraine grantee and fondue get some sleep because day two will be all about exploring and eating again another day another croissant there is no better way to kick off your last day in Lyon head north of the city center to the park de la tetor a wonderful green Oasis for nature lovers and Families France's largest urban park spanning 117 hectares was created in the 1860s it has a lake with row boats for rent Botanic Gardens with greenhouses rose gardens a zoo and a tourist train after a relaxing morning it's finally time to visit one of the most famous places in Lyon Paul boq's Market the Hal palbocus is a covered food market with Leon's most well-known local specialties it is a must-see on any culinary tourist's itinerary this freshly refurbished building now houses over 50 of Lyon's most excellent butchers from Majerus pastry chefs and wine specialists making it a natural gourmet amusement park Leal is named after the late Paul book use one of France's most renowned chefs there are several restaurants in the market where you can immerse yourself in a satisfying and authentic foodie French experience you can also buy some cheese or wines to take home a piece of France spend your last afternoon in Lyon crossing the old bridges more than 40 around the city and go to the Old Town once more immerse yourself in the tiny streets and breathe good french Vibes in one of the most authentic cities in the whole country for dinner you can opt again for a Bouchon but if you're in the mood for something fancier Leon is home to more than 10 michelin-starred restaurants there are plenty of Alternatives if you want to try the best French Hai cuisine in France's food Capital remember most places are closed on Sundays so make sure to plan your trip wisely and reserve your table in advance have you been to Leon are you planning a trip to France let us know in the comments section we love hearing from you if you fell in love with France check out our video on how to spend 48 hours in Paris using the link below did you find this video helpful hit that like button if you did subscribe for more videos and click that Bell icon so you don't miss out on our future videos thank you for watching take care ciao

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Published: Thu Nov 03 2022