Traveling to Lyon, France 🇫🇷 An ultra-detailed nanny-level guide

Having lived in Lyon for 5 years, I've discovered the charming essence of this culinary capital. Sharing those surprises you won't find in regular travel guides ✨ 🍷 Restaurants + Food Beef Tripe with Red Wine: A traditional dish of Lyon workers, served with Dijon mustard. A slow-cooked delicacy where the tripe fully absorbs the aroma of red wine and ingredients after hours of simmering. Rich in collagen, the tripe becomes tender and melts in your mouth after 2-3 hours of slow cooking over low heat. Recommended restaurant: Café Comptoir Abel😍 Praline Almond Candy: Made of almonds coated in caramel, with a crispy and sweet taste. The bittersweetness of caramel combines with the nutty aroma of almonds, creating a rich layered flavor. Look for the pink-coated almond version.😘 Recommended shop: Bernachon for authentic ones. Attractions Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière (free admission)😊 Lyon's landmark building, perched on top of Fourvière Hill. This structure blends Roman Byzantine and Neo-Gothic elements. An excellent viewing platform overlooking the entire city, with magnificent golden mosaic decorations inside. The night view with lights is breathtakingly beautiful.😂 Ancient Roman Theatre Ruins Built around 15 BC during the reign of Augustus. Hosts open-air concerts in summer; historically used for theatrical performances, poetry recitals, and public gatherings. Vieux Lyon (Old Town) Famous for its Renaissance architecture in Europe, featuring 25 mysterious "traboules" (covered passageways). Highly recommended to join a guided tour.😍 Musée des Confluences Open on the first Thursday of each month from 18:00 to 22:00. With a futuristic "floating cloud" design, located at the confluence of the Rhône and Saône rivers. The museum focuses on the theme of "the meeting of science and society," and the rooftop observation deck offers fantastic views.❤️ 📸 Photo Spots The spiral staircase at the back of the Basilica The rainbow steps along the Rhône River The spice stalls at Marché Paul Bocuse Vintage doorways in the old town's traboules 💡 Tips • Peak season: September-October, to avoid the summer crowds. • Transportation: Recommended to walk + funicular + bicycle. • Accommodation: Consider staying in an Airbnb in Vieux Lyon to experience local life. 👉 Which aspect of Lyon do you want to experience? #SmallCountryTravel #Lyon #LyonFood #FranceLyon #LyonTravelGuide #LyonGuide #FranceTravel #FrenchTravel