Skip Paris! Travel to Lyon | France's Most Underrated City

[@AlexanderAyling]

Traveling to Lyon? Let me help you plan your trip! Grab a copy of my 5 day Lyon Itinerary - all my best tips, restaurants, attractions, and essential information in one easy to follow daily itinerary with an interactive map. Get yours here: bit.ly/5DaysInLyon ✨🇫🇷

[@ericproulx8473]

I visited Lyon in 2018 for a week un May. Loved it! As a french Canadian their reaction to my accent always makes me smile. The food is amazing I still think about it!

[@AlexanderAyling]

Haha I’m sure the accent reaction was priceless.

[@bbpete8349]

I have visited Paris several times and have heard more than once that Lyon is better (smaller and packed with all the things you say). If I'm fortunate to get back to France, Lyon will be a must. Thanks for this video!

[@AlexanderAyling]

You will love it! I hope you make it happen soon.

[@ugu8963]

Also, consider Bordeaux. Pretty similar to Lyon in term of size and general feel, but with that extra oceanic feature if you like it.

[@Ape4Apes]

❤ Lyon. I first visited Lyon for a half day as part of a Rhône river cruise in 2015. Immediately knew I would return, and I have. My return trips have included a one week gastronomy program with Road Scholar and two weeks taking half day language classes while lodging with a local family. I was last there in 2022 and stayed in an AirBnB in a traboule building! I guess I like the city so much because it reminds me of Paris, when I lived there in the early 1970s - history, river(s), and walkability, but not crowded with tourists.

[@AlexanderAyling]

How great to spend so much time there!

[@williamramos3350]

I am looking for a place to call home in France. Moving away from the US within a year and a half. Do not want to be around tourist areas. Paris seems too expensive and the rush lifestyle is not for me anymore. I love the fact that there is a gorgeous countryside as well.

[@fawadalam7703]

Accept my love from scotland

[@FlorenceBernard-dt1ui]

Merci beaucoup poir avoir mis ma ville en lumière et l avoir appréciée à sa juste valeur. Un grand merci d une Lyonnaise

[@AlexanderAyling]

De rien. 🙏🏼

[@FlorenceBernard-dt1ui]

@@AlexanderAyling je suis heureuse de voir que ma ville vous a plu, son histoire( elle a été ls capitale des Gaulle sous le nom de lugdunum), sa gastronomie,ses musées, ses deux fleuves...bref tout. Je suis chauvine...il serai sympa de nous faire découvrir votre ville. Merci encore.

[@MH-kv7sm]

Amazing info Jay. You' ve been missed! Made my first trip to Paris in late May. Loved it but as I found the more touristic areas packed already, I can't imagine being there during the games ( to each his own). I wish the city and the games much success and safety and I am looking forward to watching the games in air-conditioned comfort at home!

[@tonymilone5458]

All these recommendations are spot on. Nice job! Loved Lyon!

[@AlexanderAyling]

Merci!

[@AffectiveApe]

Great video! Wife and I are heading to Aix les Bains later this summer and we are now planning a little side trip to Lyon thanks to your recs! Keep it up!

[@AlexanderAyling]

That’s awesome. You’re going to love it! Make sure you grab a copy of my Lyon Itinerary to make the most of your time there. Enjoy!

[@IsaNoelJoyeux]

Great video, and this is someone who has always lived in Lyon telling you this. Add the Cinema and Miniature Museum (@ St Jean District), the Croix-Rousse district (= the soul of Lyon ❤), the park Tête d'Or, maybe also l'Île Barbe and you have the perfect itinerary.

[@AlexanderAyling]

Merci!!!

[@hamidalibangash]

I was here for two days only, your video really helped me visit the best parts of the town.. thanks a lot

[@AlexanderAyling]

That’s great to hear. I’m glad my video helped you out. Did you like Lyon??

[@FrArya]

Bravo pour ton français Alex, on comprends bien ce que tu dis même avec ton accent :)

[@AlexanderAyling]

Merci!

[@KelsandQuentin]

this is such a great video! gorgeous shots and super informational. we love Lyon - and you hit on all the best spots. nice job!!

[@benedito_firmo]

Excellent, bro!👍

[@stevenkeller3047]

Good tips. We'll be there in Sept. '24. This will be helpful. Thanx.

[@AlexanderAyling]

Glad it was helpful. Make sure you grab a copy of my Lyon Travel Itinerary to make the most of your time there! ➡️ bit.ly/5DaysInLyon

[@LyonMaconnerie]

I think you can spend one day or two day in Lyon, it just 2 hours from Paris by train, and 2 hours from Alpes by car, 1.5 hours from Marseille (Méditérannée See) by train.

[@theloveofsound]

I loved the basic vs. baller show. It was really chill to watch and fun.

[@AlexanderAyling]

Good times!

[@Rubiecat]

The brother Lumières didn't just invent "one of the first camera", they literally invented cinema as we know it with the projection system etc., there's a street in Lyon called "First film street" because it's where the first cinematographic film was ever shot. Anyway sorry I needed to add that fact because I've worked in film and I'm from Lyon haha, but it's lovely to watch a video on this city from the point of view of a foreigner.

[@AlexanderAyling]

Thank you for adding that important context. I do my best to make my videos as accurate as possible but inevitably things slip through the cracks. Merci!

[@hollysmith-u3k]

Merci Beaucoup!

[@AlexanderAyling]

De rien!

[@gabrielleparis3532]

Beautiful video on Lyon! I once lived in Paris, it is now so overtouristed it has lost its' charm. You have really helped me choose Lyon over Paris. Merci merci merci 🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹

[@AlexanderAyling]

Glad it was helpful! Enjoy! Make sure you grab a copy of my Lyon Travel Itinerary to make the most of your time there. Get yours here: bit.ly/5DaysInLyon

[@annysavoye3872]

Visitez Perrouges ..c est magnifique! plus joli que Lyon!!!

[@Fleur_The_Flower]

My husband was there 2023 watching Allblacks verus Uganda he loved the foodie scene. So jealous. Keep up the amazing informative vlogs.

[@AlexanderAyling]

Awesome! World Cup would be great there

[@Caladobo]

Amen to this video.

[@AlexanderAyling]

🤙🏼

[@MsSinth]

Hi. I love your travel videos. You make one of the best ones in my opinion. Would you do one for Bali / Indonesia? It might be overdone out there, but I bet you'd make the best one. I'm overwhelmed with all the Bali videos out there. Would love to see your take on it! Thank you for your videos!

[@AlexanderAyling]

Thank you! I appreciate it. I’ve only been to Bali briefly once in 2013, so I really need to visit again before making a piece of content I can stand behind. It’s on the list again though for sure

[@DWalker-s6f]

By the way I am Europe at the moment recommendations Chamonix, Lyon, Colmar and nearby villages and Menton in France.forgot Salestat and Strasbourg

[@annysavoye3872]

@user-cu6qy7rx7p et aussi la Bourgogne. Les canaux, Dijon, les petits villages dans les vignes le Clos Vougeot les hospices de Beaune aux toits vernissés incomparables etc..

[@DrDee-it5fg]

As with some of the other commentors here, Lyon is my favorite French city. Been there as a tourist multiple times. The food is amazing! Something interesting to do: As you walk through the middle city, look at the doors of the homes, offices and other locations. The designs can be quite interesting. While most travel vlogs discuss public transportation, I virtually never use it within a city. If you walk, you see places/things that you would never see hurtling through an underground tunnel. In Lyon, with the exception of Tete d'Or, one should be able to walk most anywhere within a reasonable period of time.

[@bbllee26]

Very nice video but some confusion between the cathedral and the basilica. On top of the hill, built to thank Mary for saving Lyon from the plague, is the basilica. A much more recent building than the Cathedral Saint John which is at the bottom of the same hill built in the 12th century.

[@DWalker-s6f]

Just been in early June and I prefer Lyon over Paris

[@AlexanderAyling]

💯 agree

[@fox_trot0214]

As a French Lyonnais i approuve his advice of trying to speak French We do are proud of our Language and if you give it an effort and a try to speak even just a few world we will be gratefull and most of the time we will help you in English if necessary to make you comfortable It's all in the first impression, French are very polite and it's a real rule to always great people before asking for something, otherway is considered rude here Just say "Bonjour/Hello" first of all then " Excusez moi, Excuse me/Pardon me" "Merci/Thank you" etc If i encounter anyone who want to visit Lyon, i would be very glad to help you discover this beautifull city, i wish for a great experience for you I also advice to visit Parc de la Tete d'Or (Golden Head Park) whitch is a big nature parc in the city, we have a decent zoo entirely free, lots and lots of space to eat on the grass, play, read, there is also a flowers garden, it's great to relax a bit if you got time (but beware of allergies, it's full of pollen in Spring)

[@flyingmicrotonalbanana-k2i]

my wife and i are coming from USA august 18-21 or so. any advice? where to stay? what to eat?

[@fox_trot0214]

@flyingmicrotonalbanana-k2i That's nice, I'll try my best to help you About advices, in Lyon you have a big public transportation network (name TCL), depends of how you plan to move in the city you can by a 24h ticket, a 48h or even a 72h (2 48h tickets each should do the trick) I must warn you that some locations are a bit "dangerous" (pickpockets tourist trap and all) you should not stop at those stations ( Charpennes and Saxe Gambetta to Guillotière for the worst) About what to do I think you have already a lot of information in videos like this, museums, parcs and all I suggest first day you visit Confluence district with the museum and the newer buildings, maybe take a boat on the river Second day, you have the whole day to visit "Old Lyon District" and Fourvière, it's a bit physical to climb the hill but you will have a LOT of bars and restaurants on the way to have a good pause Third day you can rest yourself at "Parc de la tête d'Or", visit the free zoo or the flowers garden, you can also find some good littles parcs in the city almost anywhere And last day you can visit the "Presque Ile" with all the plazas (witch you may already have crossed since they are center points of the transportation network) About where to stay, I don't know well this part but try to find an hotel in your budget next to the center (could be expensive sorry) I don't think AirBnB is a great idea in Lyon, much better in countryside

[@fox_trot0214]

@flyingmicrotonalbanana-k2i About what to eat I can suggest you "Le Mercière" (56 road Mercière, Presque Ile) nice one not too expensive Try to go for little Restaurants more than 4 stars The food is good and you'll have plenty more in your plate If you drink alcohol you'll find a lot of pub (sound like London here x) because youngs drink more beer than wine, but there will almost always be some wine on the menu as well Here some good food to try Cervelle de Canut (cheese), Quenelle (fish ones,meat ones or even sea food ones), Saucisson Brioché, Bugnes and Tarte Praline for the classic ones Try some Andouillettes, it's tripe sausage (personally I don't like it) or Boudin blanc (I rather like this one), it's white meat cooked in milk and spices If you don't want to eat at restaurants all trip, find a market place (I don't know the date sorry) to buy some local groceries to eat, you can make a simple but great sandwich just with a good cheese and charcuterie in a baguette Hope all a this helped, feel free to ask for more specific if needed

[@fox_trot0214]

@@flyingmicrotonalbanana-k2i That's nice, I'll try my best to help you About advices, in Lyon you have a big public transportation network (name TCL), depends of how you plan to move in the city you can by a 24h ticket, a 48h or even a 72h (2 48h tickets each should do the trick) I must warn you that some locations are a bit "dangerous" (pickpockets tourist trap and all) you should not stop at those stations ( Charpennes and Saxe Gambetta to Guillotière for the worst) About what to do I think you have already a lot of information in videos like this, museums, parcs and all I suggest first day you visit Confluence district with the museum and the newer buildings, maybe take a boat on the river Second day, you have the whole day to visit "Old Lyon District" and Fourvière, it's a bit physical to climb the hill but you will have a LOT of bars and restaurants on the way to have a good pause Third day you can rest yourself at "Parc de la tête d'Or", visit the free zoo or the flowers garden, you can also find some good littles parcs in the city almost anywhere And last day you can visit the "Presque Ile" with all the plazas (witch you may already have crossed since they are center points of the transportation network) About where to stay, I don't know well this part but try to find an hotel in your budget next to the center (could be expensive sorry) I don't think AirBnB is a great idea in Lyon, much better in countryside

[@AlexanderAyling]

Also grab a copy of my Lyon Travel Itinerary! bit.ly/5DaysInLyon

[@slee8]

Do u have a wineries video

[@camillelambert2125]

Born there, I'm considered "une lyonnaise" and I can only recommand my beautifull city!! You have to taste the praluline (my favorite pastry) and don't be afraid of the food you find in a "bouchon" as it is very rustic but delicious. I do have to warn you : do not compare Lyon to Paris in front of a "lyonnais". It is considered rude as only parisians enjoy living in Paris.

[@AlexanderAyling]

Merci Camille!

[@haanimely981]

Flashback of vagabond days❤

[@arnaudfafournoux1457]

At 6"36 it'as an other museum in Saint-Romain-en-Gal, not in Lyon.

[@annysavoye3872]

@arnaudfafournoux1457 c est en face de Vienne à 36kms de Lyon (rive droite). A Vienne :Théâtre antique où en juin chaque année il y a le festival de Jazz.

[@LilyMunstar0223]

I'm tentatively planning a trip to France. I'm very allergic to wheat and gluten. Would that be an absurd notion there? I'm aware they lovely have better wheat. But in case my body still rejects it, are there still things you can order that just are the cheese and meet?

[@AlexanderAyling]

Yes you will be able to avoid gluten, but worth trying their bread as they have very different legal restrictions on growing vegetables than the USA and tend to have a lot less allergens.

[@LilyMunstar0223]

@AlexanderAyling curious! I'm Australian, but our laws here are pitiful. "Ignorance is bliss" for important issues for the majority here. Thank you very much, Alex!

[@ugu8963]

Don't skip Paris guys. It is stunningly beautiful. A living hell, but a gorgeous one. I live in Lyon and it is very nice, full of charme and comfy. I can't stand being in Paris more than a few days. But don't get fooled, Paris looks amazing, it makes me dizzy.

[@Vasile10012]

👍👍👍

[@user-ft6on1gi7n]

Not “Lee-own” like Sierra Leone. It’s “Li-on”

[@SiL-uj2zl]

Its pronounced Lee-on (silent n)

[@tazwarchowdhury851]

Is english enough to commuunicate?

[@ericdurville6306]

Oui, mais apprenez à dire bonjour, au revoir, combien je vous dois et merci…

[@FARINAOlivier]

"Lyon second eye of France", Boileau.

[@JuliaBrame-e2l]

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[@JoannReyes-u6z]

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[@WhyNotNomad-33]

You a Gemini?

[@mjymm1]

I was living in Lyon for 60 years , and I can tell you : this city is a nightmare !!!! with an endless winter , a rainy spring an autumn , a too hot summer and a nightmarish car traffic!! Since 3 years, retired, , I live in Playa Blanca , Canary Islands ,the best climate in the world, and I can tell you : "this is the paradise where the life is cheaper !!!"🏖

[@donsskiffle]

It was awful for you maybe, that’s your issue 👍

[@Olive-gd3wn]

I don't understand your comment on this vidéo.Ok your prefer canarias but what it has to do there with this présentation of Lyon.Keep your personal feeling for u please.And for your information the climate in Lyon had mostly changes! It Is much more now near the climate of south of France and u Can hear the''chant des cigales '' in different places in thé city.

[@gregorysimileer]

Ok?

[@ericdurville6306]

Vous habitiez à quel endroit lorsque vous étiez à Lyon ?

[@mjymm1]

@@ericdurville6306 A Francheville, toute proche banlieue et sans regret A Lyon il fait froid et humide et gris avec un hiver qui n'en finit pas et pendant ce temps là à Playa Blanca , il fait toujours beau (28° à l'ombre sur ma terrasse )et les gens se baignent à la plage .....

[@tonilyng4851]

Parfois j’ai dis « excusez moi, je suis anglophone et un peux sourde; une très mauvaise combination; s’il vous plaît, parlez doucement mais en français» « excuse me, I am an anglophone and a little deaf; a terrible combination. Please speak slowly but still in French »😊