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National GeographicAug 27, 2026

Where to eat in Lyon, according to a local celebrity chef

Chef Viviana Pisacane on her favourite Lyonnaise dishes and where she goes for the freshest produce in France’s gastronomic capital.

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Les Halles de Lyon Paul BocuseMarketIndoor market to meet producers and taste local ingredients.
Le VivaraisRestaurantTraditional Lyonnaise bouchon with elegant decor.
Institut LyfePlaceOffers workshops and tasting classes on French gastronomy.
BouilletRestaurantPâtisserie with refined, beautifully presented creations.
Saint-Antoine marketMarketMarket for seasonal fruit, regional cheeses, and fresh vegetables.
Vieux LyonSuburbHistoric area to stroll through.
FourvièreSuburbHilltop district offering views of the city.
Presqu’îleFast foodCity centre for browsing independent shops.
Boulangerie Du PalaisBakery
Parc de la Tête d’OrPark

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AfarJul 29

4 Food-Focused Trips for Travelers Who Love Culture

From cooking classes in Tuscany to market visits in Vietnam, these tours use food to connect travelers with local traditions and daily life.

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Rhône RiverSightCruise through Lyon, Provence, and Paris
Elsewhere
Finnish LaplandNeighborhoodRovaniemi, FinlandJourney through
Lake MaggioreSightVerbania, ItalyTour kicks off on its shores
Tuscan villaHotelFlorence, ItalyGuests stay for four nights
Chianti countrysideSightGreve in Chianti, ItalyDedicated day for visiting
Tuscan dinnerRestaurantFlorence, ItalyPaired with local Chianti wine
Cinque TerreNeighborhoodMonterosso al Mare, ItalyRoute winds along Ligurian coast
Emilia-Romagna regionNeighborhoodBologna, ItalyStop includes a family-owned acetaia
acetaiaAttractionModena, ItalyBalsamic vinegar ages up to 25 years
light lunchRestaurantModena, ItalyInfused with balsamic vinegar
Beaujolais countrysideSightVillefranche-sur-Saône, FrancePrivate wine tasting
La CamargueMuseumArles, FrancePrivate ranch lunch with Provençal specialties
château at UzèsSightUzès, FranceTour and dinner on its grounds
truffle farm tourPlaceAvignon, FranceOptional excursion
Le Cordon BleuPlaceParis, FrancePastry class
artisanal cheesesRestaurantStresa, Italy
local winesRestaurantStresa, Italy

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Lonely PlanetJul 10

5 of the best day trips from Lyon

Go beyond France

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Jet d’EauSightGeneva, Switzerland140m-tall water fountain shooting from Lake Geneva.
La ClémenceCaféGeneva, SwitzerlandConvivial cafe perfect for watching the world go by.
Musée de GrenobleMuseumGrenoble, FranceHouses Egyptian antiquities and modern art masterpieces.
ChartreuseRestaurantGrenoble, FrancePungent herbal liqueur sampled in Old Town.
Café de la Table RondeCaféGrenoble, FranceGreat spot for sampling pungent herbal liqueur.
Le RousseauRestaurantGrenoble, FranceWonderful purveyor of the region’s local produce.
La Maison Fantin LatourRestaurantGrenoble, FranceMichelin-starred restaurant takes cuisine to new heights.
BeaujolaisNeighborhoodVillefranche-sur-Saône, FranceHistoric province with 18,000 hectares of vineyards.
Hameau DubœufMuseumVillefranche-sur-Saône, FranceGaudy wine museum.
Château de CorcellesSightVillefranche-sur-Saône, FranceOrnate tastings beneath pointed-hat towers.
Lake AnnecySightAnnecy, FranceLargely flat and surrounded by delightful scenery.
Roul’ ma PoulePlaceAnnecy, FranceLocation de vélos électriques et classiques à Annecy.
Philippe RigollotRestaurantAnnecy, FranceAward-winning patisserie for a sweet bite.
Palais des PapesAttractionAvignon, FranceLargest medieval Gothic building in Europe.
Pont Saint-BénézetSightAvignon, FranceFour quirky arches of the half-bridge.
Petit Palais MuseumMuseumAvignon, FranceHouses a fine collection of medieval art.
Festival d’AvignonFestivalAvignon, FranceHundreds of music, dance and theater performances in July.
Le 46RestaurantAvignon, FranceFine neighborhood restaurant for warm summer evenings.
Les Papalines d'AvignonRestaurantAvignon, FrancePink chocolate-coated ball with liqueur.
Maison TavelMuseumGeneva, SwitzerlandLocal history museum built in the 12th-century.
Restaurant de l’Hôtel de VilleRestaurantGeneva, SwitzerlandServes traditional Swiss fare like gooey fondue.
Philippe PascoëtRestaurantGeneva, SwitzerlandFinely decorated chocolates.
Fort de la BastilleSightGrenoble, France

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Atlas ObscuraNov 26, 2025

La Fresque des Wallons in Namur, Belgium

An hour from Brussels by car, Namur is the capital of Wallonia, the French-speaking southern half of the country. As such, it maintains friendly ties with many French-speaking cities around the world. In 2001, during a visit to Quebec City (the Canadian city with which Namur is twinned), a Belgian delegation discovered the "Fresque des Québécois." That's when the idea was born to create a simil…

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Fresque des LyonnaisPublic artworka trompe-l'œil fresco in Lyon
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Fresque des QuébécoisSightQuebec City, Canadamural celebrating Quebec personalities and culture
Fresque des WallonsPublic artworkNamur, Belgiummural celebrating Walloon personalities and culture
Cité de la CréationPlaceNamur, Belgiumartists who created the fresco
Académie des Beaux-Arts de NamurPlaceNamur, Belgiumpartnered with artists on the fresco
Hôtel de VilleSightNamur, Belgiumbuilding with the trompe-l'œil fresco
Balcones de BarcelonaSightBarcelona, Spaina trompe-l'œil fresco in Barcelona

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