I was in Lyon in June for the day and explored the old part of the city, Le Vieux Lyon. Some of the ancient architecture dates back to medieval times and the district is known for its traboules, which are passageways uniquely associated with Lyon used by silk merchants to transport their fabrics. I loved walking through the dark, dank mysterious passageways and finding spiral staircases, oddly configured archways, and decaying stone columns all in rich hues of pink and terracotta.
I am pleased as punch to announce the launch of Eye Prefer Paris Tours, which are 3-hour walking tours I will personally be leading. The Eye Prefer Paris Tour
includes many of the places I have written about such as small museums & galleries, restaurants, cafes & food markets, secret addresses, fashion & home boutiques, parks, and much more.
I look forward to meeting you on my tours and it will be my pleasure and delight to show you my insiders Paris.
Check it out at www.eyepreferparistours.com
Richard - I love how you give traveling tips for other parts of France and Europe (when you travel). This day-trip to Lyon is great to know - that it's possible from Paris to see other parts of the country without a huge time commitment or hassle. It gives me great ideas about how to plan my own vacation. Thanks for your blog and keep 'em coming.
Dawn
Posted by: Dawn | September 12, 2008 at 05:50 PM