Lyon
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Culture
Musée des Beaux Arts
Musée des Beaux Arts is one of France’s finest art museums. Housed in a renovated 17th-century convent, the museum contains works by celebrated artists including Picasso, Matisse, Degas and van Gogh.
L’Amphi, Opéra de Lyon
L’Amphi, Opéra de Lyon . Soak up some culture without the bother of dressing up, at l’Amphi, the opera’s free, midday showcase of up-and-coming artistes.
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Eat
Chez Francis
Chez Francis is a real insiders’ address. This simple, shanty-style, quay-side restaurant serves homely cuisine that attracts an interesting mix of office workers and builders who come here for the garlicky moules marinières, and French-style fish and chips. From €15, wine and coffee included.
Café-Épicerie
Café-Épicerie Hidden behind the façade of a former Jesuit college, the menu of this atmospheric gourmet bistro decked out with silk tapestries and crystal chandeliers, changes daily according to the whim of award-winning chef Anthony Bonnet. Lunch from €15.
Le Cotie Rotie
Le Cotie Rotie. Favoured by the art set, this cosy bistro serves everything from andouillette sausage, to eggs on toast.
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Tip
Lyon Tourist office
Lyon Tourist office is packed with leaflets, guidebooks and bang-up-to-date info.
Nuits de Fourviere festival
The Nuits de Fourviere festival (5 June-31 July) a huge cultural celebration, will include eight French premieres and two world premieres. From Don Giovanni to Bob Dylan, events take place in the Fourvière Roman Theatres – built by Auguste in 15BC.
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Sleep
Hotel des Artistes
Hotel des Artistes (rooms from €92) On the old town side of Lyon’s trendy peninsula, this hip hotel is just opposite the Théâtre des Célestins. Its breakfast room was inspired by the work of legendary poet-playwright Jean Cocteau, and it remains popular with artists from both stage and screen, many of whose photos hang on the lobby walls.
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Shop
Mi
Mi. At the heart of the antique quarter, Mathieu Iquel’s gallery displays the artist’s tiny tableaux depicting scenes of local life, painted on plywood.
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Later
Bar à cocktails Le Florian
Bar à cocktails Le Florian is a smaller-scale replica of Venice’s renowned Caffè Florian. It serves some of the best cocktails in town, including Le Romantique – a stirring blend of tequila, basil, lemon and agave nectar.
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