France's Gastronomic Capital
Lyon claims more Michelin stars per capita than any French city, yet its culinary soul lives in traditional bouchons—small bistros serving Lyonnaise classics unchanged for generations. This is a city that takes eating seriously, where markets overflow with regional specialties and restaurant reservations book weeks ahead.
Beyond cuisine, Lyon reveals Renaissance architecture in Vieux Lyon, silk-weaving heritage in La Croix-Rousse, and traboules—hidden passageways connecting streets that once served silk traders. The city sits at the confluence of two rivers, its geography shaping centuries of commerce, culture, and exceptional cooking.