🇫🇷 Lyon, France Guide | The Hometown of The Little Prince 👑

Lyon, where the Rhône and Saône rivers meet, is known as the "Gastronomic Capital of France." Once the capital of Roman Gaul, it grew wealthy in the 16th century through the silk trade. Hidden here are 240 Renaissance-era traboules—secret passageways once used by workers to transport silk. It’s also the hometown of the Lumière brothers, pioneers of cinema, where the first film was screened 🎥 🔥 TOP 5 Must-Visit Attractions 1️⃣ Basilique Notre-Dame de Fourvière ⛪ Opening hours: Basilica 7:00-19:00 | Tower 10:00-17:30 Tickets: Basilica free | Tower 5€ Next to it is the Roman Theatre, another key spot! 2️⃣ Musée Cinéma et Miniature 🎬 Opening hours: 10:00-18:30 Tickets: Full price 21€ | Student price 18.5€ 📍 Perfume film set reconstruction: Immersive 18th-century Paris street scenes, Grenouille’s perfume workshop, and the deadly fragrance installation in the girl’s room 📍 Movie magic: Over 200 film props and special effects models, including mini-scenes from Alien and Star Wars 🛸 3️⃣ Vieux Lyon (Old Town) 🏘️ Opening hours: Public areas open 24/7 Feel the charm of Lyon’s historic district! 4️⃣ Place Bellecour 🏛️ Little Prince easter egg: Bronze statue The Little Prince and Author Saint-Exupéry on the square’s west side (p3) – Lyon is the author’s hometown! 5️⃣ Mur des Canuts 🎨 A 1,500㎡ mural depicting the epic life of silk workers. Look for the modern café easter egg! ❗️❗️ One-Day Magical Itinerary 8:30 AM: Head to Basilique de Fourvière first. Beat the crowds to take empty shots. The secret viewing platform on the church’s left path is a must 📸 10:00 AM: Take the Funiculaire down the hill. Explore the traboules in the old town (the peacock relief passage at Gate 27 is recommended) and visit the Movie Museum in Vieux Lyon 12:30 PM: Dine at a Bouchon bistro in the old town. Must-try: Cervelle de Canut (silk worker’s brain pâté) and Andouillette (sausage), paired with Côtes du Rhône wine 🍷 2:30 PM: Walk to Mur des Canuts. Take a photo with the "trapeze artist" in the mural, then order a silk worker’s special drink at the hidden Café des Fédérations ☕ 3:30 PM: Stroll to Place Bellecour. Wait for the sunset to turn the bronze Louis XIV statue rose gold 🌇 Due to word limits, the next post will detail the food here and the Movie Museum ❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥 #LessVisitedCountries #TravelTheWorld #HiddenFilmingLocations #StudyAbroadTravel #MustVisitSpots #LesserKnownCities #FranceTravel