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See. Fort de la Bastille Take Grenoble's cable car for views and access to this historic fort. Jet d'Eau fountain Visit Geneva to see this iconic fountain.

Eat. Les Halles de Lyon Paul Bocuse↗ An indoor market to taste local ingredients like oysters, Jésus de Lyon, and Saint-Marcellin cheese. Le Vivarais↗ A traditional bouchon for elegant Lyonnaise dishes like quenelles de brochet and veal sweetbreads. Boulangerie Du Palais↗ A little bakery reflecting the rhythm of historic Lyon. Philippe Pascoët Try chocolates from this chocolatier in Geneva.

Stay. Vieux Lyon↗ A pedestrian-friendly area with many attractions and a lively atmosphere. Croix-Rousse Explore this neighborhood known for its traboules and unique character.

National GeographicSep 21

9 Film Museums Every Cinema Lover Should Visit

Find out more about the props, practical effects and artistry behind some of cinema’s most imaginative worlds.

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National GeographicAug 27

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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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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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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