Lyon is the gastronomic capital of France and a Roman city on two rivers.
We recommend:
- Visiting Lyon’s amphitheatres, the top of Fourvière Hill by funicular and the Basilica
- Shopping at Les Halles, an amazing indoor market with all the best food shops in Lyon
- Performing at the Vienne Jazz Festival or the Provencal Festival of Youth Orchestras in July
- Wine tasting in the Rhone Valley
Provence is famed for its unique character and abundance of charming towns, beautiful beaches and fields of sunflowers and lavender.
- Exploring the beautiful beaches of the Côte d’Azur
- Experiencing a traditional French market selling local produce, such as cheeses, wine and lavender products
- Uncovering Roman history in Arles, Nimes and Orange
- Discovering the preserved towns of Aix-en-Provence and Avignon
- Wine tasting in Chateauneuf-du-Papes
Travel Information
To reach Provence
- Allow 15 hours from Calais by coach
- Eurostar direct to Marseille
- Nearest airport: Nice or Marseille
To reach the Rhone Valley
- Allow 11 - 12 hours from Calais by coach
- Eurostar direct to Lyon
- Nearest airport: Lyon
