I have to admit that a long weekend in Lyon and its environs was not high on my list prior to my sister moving there in August, but I’m so glad to have had a reason to visit.  From the moment I stepped off the (highly-efficient) métro, Lyon began to woo me with candy-coloured buildings and sunny skies.  From beautiful churches to tree-lined avenues and Roman ruins to a gourmet food scene, Lyon ticked all the right boxes!  Here’s how we merely skimmed the surface in 36 hours in the city. [Read more…]