🇫🇷 Pérouges: The Medieval Fairytale Town Near Lyon (Don't Miss It!)

"Step into a storybook—just 30 mins from Lyon!" 🌿 📍 Quick Facts Distance from Lyon: 40min drive / 30min train 🚂 (Meximieux-Pérouges station) Vibe: "Stone Village" frozen in the Middle Ages 🏡⏳ Why Go? Cobblestones, crumbling walls, and the best sugar pie in France! 🥧 🗺️ Perfect Day Trip Plan 🚂 Getting There Train from Lyon: Scenic 30-min ride through French countryside → 20-min walk to the town (follow signs!). 🏰 Must-See Spots 1️⃣ Place du Tilleul: Heart of the village with ancient stone houses and cozy cafés. 2️⃣ Remparts de Pérouges: Walk the crumbling medieval walls for dreamy views. 3️⃣ Église Sainte-Marie-Madeleine: Gothic church with a quiet, timeless aura. ⛪ 🍴 Foodie Alert! Galette de Pérouges: A caramelized sugar-butter pie that’s crispy outside, gooey inside! 😍 📍 Best at Hostellerie du Vieux Pérouges (try their full French menu too!). 📸 Photo Ops Every cobblestone alley: Ivy-covered doors, flower-filled windowsills, and zero modern distractions! 💡 Pro Tips ✅ Best time: April-Sept (flowers + sunshine!) ☀️ ✅ Wear comfy shoes: Cobblestones will test your ankles! 👟 ✅ Avoid crowds: Weekdays > weekends. #HiddenFrance #LyonDayTrip #MedievalMagic #FoodieFinds