Rhone-Alpes

The best local restaurant restaurants in Lyon are places you can sample the specialities of the area in a laid-back atmosphere, especially in Lyonnaise restaurants called a bouchon. These local bistros are typical of both the city and its cuisine. You'll soon become familiar with quenelles (a poached dish of creamed fish or meat), tabliers de sapeur (made from...

Shopping in Lyon varies from neighbourhood to neighbourhood, with plenty of treasures to be found. The city's many specialities, from pralines to silks to charcuterie meats, Lyon doesn't struggle when it comes to ideas for souvenirs to take home – or the shops in which to find them. Whether you prefer to shop or to wander through the streets of the...

Our Lyon Travel Essentials lays out the essential information you need to help planning your trip to one of the most popular destinations in France. No matter how frequently you travel, some questions will always need answers: What’s the weather like? How can I get from the airport to my hotel? What currency and type of plug do I need...