From my hotel in Place Bellecour, you just cross the Saone River and… Ta-da! You're in Vieux Lyon!
Vieux Lyon is the oldest district in the city, boasting well-worn cobblestone steps, beautifully preserved buildings, cathedrals, basilicas, bouchons, bouchons, and bouchons.
It is one of Europe's most extensive Renaissance neighborhoods and is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Basilique Notre Dame de Fourviere
I have a major crush on purple doors
And outdoor cafes with purple accents
Map of Lyon on the floor
Rental bikes. First 30 minutes is free, but I like walking.
People watching
Herbal medicine shop
Cathedral Saint Jean Baptiste de Lyon
Gargoyles to ward off evil spirits
Cute menu board
Traboules
Sweet and nutty tarte aux praline
That's me as a human
And that's me as a pastry
Lyon has 2,000 restaurants with a total of 31 Michelin stars at last count. Not kidding when I say there was food everywhere!
Couldn't resist. Had two scoops of gelato right before dinner :)
