A quick look at some of the sights and events from our trip to France in 2011…
We visited Paris, the Lauragais near Toulouse, Lyon, the Jura, Provence, and Collioure near the border with Spain. In Provence, we rented a house right in the center of a small village, Cucuron, for two weeks… a wonderful spot [...]
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Our French tutor in Lyon, France, who is a Hungarian with a Ph.D. in 18th Century French Literature (she’s very smart!), shows us how to make the Hungarian dish, Rakott Krumpli…(yum…)
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ShareOne of our favorite restaurants in Lyon, France, is owned and operated by a Paul Bocuse-trained chef, Brigitte Appaix. Here she explains how her resto came to be, and her commitment to fine, but not fancy, dining. Hosted by Courtney Spring, shot & edited by Don Connors; subtitles in French and English (when needed). I [...]
ShareIn this video, NotesOnFrance Field Producer Courtney Spring takes us to meet the manager of one of Lyon’s many fine wine shops. (continue)
ShareWhen first arriving in Lyon, NotesOnFrance Field Producer Courtney Spring went on a quest to find the best baguette in town. She found one… (English translation of Interview (continue))
ShareWhen arriving in Lyon, it is a pleasure to discover ways to get to around this beautiful city. Watch our Getting Around video for a quick overview
ShareLyon, like Manhattan, has two major rivers on either side of its “downtown.” See this video about the rivers of Lyon, as reported by Logan Connors. And read on, below the video, about the two rivers that define Lyon. Go to video and article.
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