One of the most famous and visited countries in the world, France has tourist attractions that often end up becoming clichés in the eyes of tourists.
Despite being highly sought after by visitors, Lyon goes against the grain and surprises us with its restaurants, parks and squares, as told by the fashion and lifestyle influencer Carol Toledo who spent a short time in the historic city.
Known for its medieval and Renaissance architecture, the town has museums, Michelin-starred restaurants and historic churches.
So, between one address and another, Carol Toledo shares four tips from Lyon to make family travel an even more pleasurable experience. To the tips:
Pierre Orsi Restaurant
Luxurious and with typical French cuisine, the Restaurant Pierre Orsi is located in the center of Lyon and, above all, values the comfort of its customers.
With each mouthful it is possible to feel the French tradition in gastronomy. The dishes are the most varied, including meat, pasta, foie gras and splendid desserts, such as the famous and delicious crêpe suzette.
In addition, the restaurant has an exclusive list of wines, which are known and suggested by the employees themselves, making the experience even more delicious.
Pierre Orsi Restaurant: 3 Place Kleber, 69006 Lyon, France / Tel.: +33 4 78 89 57 68 / Opening hours: Tuesday to Saturday from 11:45 am to 1:15 pm and from 7:30 pm to 9:15 pm
Parc de la Tete d’Or
For those traveling with the family, it is impossible not to recommend the largest and most famous park in the city. The magical place is located in the center and carries a lot of French history.
Inside this “refuge” in the middle of the city, you can find impressive glass houses with different species of plants and flowers from all over the world. So it’s also like a zoo.
There is also a miniature train (perfect for the kids) and a large lake, where you can book experiences. Spending a day at the Parc de la Tête d’Or should be high on your bucket list in the city.
Parc de la Tete d’Or: Place du Général Leclerc, 69006 Lyon, France / Opening hours: April 15 to October 14, 6:30 am to 10:30 pm; from October 15th to April 14th from 6:30 am to 8:30 pm.
Paul Bocuse Restaurant
the restaurant of Paul Bocuse Makes your mouth water just looking at it. In addition to being on the banks of the Saône River, which has an exuberant beauty and is a super famous spot in the city, the establishment has two Michelin stars and, from start to finish, leaves nothing to be desired.
The environment looks like a movie set and the signature food is seasoned with a lot of authenticity, personality and historicity behind the production.
The best possible tip is to try the Paul Bocuse tasting menu, which even includes the Truffle Soup Élysée, a dish created in 1975 for the French president. Per person, the tasting menu costs 330 euros – approximately R$ 1,861.
Paul Bocuse Restaurant: 40 Quai de la plage, Collonges-au-Mont-d’Or (Metropolitan Lyon), France. / Phone: +33 4 72 42 90 90 / Opening hours: Wednesday to Sunday from 12:00 pm to 1:15 pm and from 8:00 pm to 9:15 pm.
Place Bellecour
Known as the Heart of Lyon, the gigantic square is located in the old city center and it is impossible to leave it out of the list.
The place is visited and inhabited by the city’s own residents and, with that, the experience becomes more special.
As one of the places that most represent French historicity, in the center of the square there is a bronze statue of King Louis 14, which is beautiful and unique, much prettier than in the photos.
A good tip is to go to Lyon when there are big sporting events. On these occasions, the square is completely transformed into a sports area, ideal for those who want to experience an unforgettable family outing.
Place Bellecour : Pl. Bellecour, 69002 Lyon, France.
About Carol Toledo
Fashion and lifestyle influencer, Carol Toledo from Minas Gerais wears the social media like I work and shares tips on the destinations he lands with his more than 130,000 followers. A regular at Paris Fashion Week, other major cities are also the target of her nominations, such as London, New York, Rio de Janeiro, Palm Beach and Punta del Este.
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