Originating in the Swiss Alps, the Rhône River flows for more than 500 miles past vineyard-dotted hillsides, historic villages, and striking castles and fortresses before meeting the Saône River in ...

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Lyon's Auguste and Louis Lumiere are credited with creating the first film camera Paris, we can all agree, has a lot going for it. First of all, it’s the capital of France. It has splendid museums, ...

Lyon is well known as the lovely city has been called the gastronomic capital of France. Note that Lyon is home to more than 4000 restaurants. From ancient “bouchons” where you will eat rich ...

Lyon is known for its world-class cuisine and silk heritage. Here, three local insiders share their favorite restaurants, shops and under-the-radar spots in this storied French city. Lyon has a way of ...

Known as France's gastronomic capital, Lyon has more to offer than fine dining. At the start of the Nuits Sonores techno music festival, we list places for an affordable bite between sets This ...

Nicola Williams is a France destination expert, ski writer and hotel critic for The Telegraph and was a judge for the inaugural Telegraph Hotel Awards. She is also lead writer on Lonely Planet’s ...

The final instalment of our alternative city guides takes us to stylish, cultural Lyon where redevelopment of the city is creating a southern rival to Paris. Our local experts show us around More on ...

From food trucks and vintage bistros to Michelin-starred haute-cuisine, here’s where to eat in France’s gastronomic capital Nicola Williams is a France destination expert, ski writer and hotel critic ...