5th Arrondissement

Influenced by nearby Bresse in both its charming décor and menu, this is where we often go with out-of-town visitors.  (continue)

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On the way to French class, at Lyon’s École interculturelle de français pour étrangers near Croix Pacquet, I like to leave the sidewalk and follow the sheltered passages, courtyards, and stairways of the area’s traboules. These varied, old pedestrian walkways make Lyon’s historic neighborhoods personal and a little mysterious while providing quirky shortcuts and surprising vistas.  (continue)

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The Basilica at Fourvière is well focused. Too often we do things in broad brush strokes and generalities, diluting the message and covering too many bases at once. This is NOT the case with the Basilica high atop Lyon.  (continue)

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