France 4 of 5 – Lyon Food Day – oysters, frog, praline brioche

Join me for a Lyon food tour as I explore the city that’s often called the “gastronomic capital of France” 🇫🇷

This day is all about incredible French food, from a simple “morning coffee and croissant run” to tasting some of Lyon’s most famous (and surprising!) delicacies at the legendary “Les Halles de Lyon Paul Bocuse”.

Along the way, I try oysters and frog for the first time, and indulge in one of the best desserts I’ve ever had 🍰. But it’s not just about food — I also explore the beautiful streets of Lyon, cross the Saône River, and wander through the stunning “Old Lyon”, one of the best-preserved Renaissance districts in Europe.

Of course, no trip would be complete without a bit of travel drama. Expect train delays, cancellations, and a bit of chaos along the way 🚆

If you love:
• Street food & local markets
• Authentic French cuisine
• Travel vlogs with honest experiences
• Exploring historic European cities

…then this one’s for you.

00:23 Bourgoin-Jallieu Walk & Morning Street Scenes
02:00 🇫🇷 French Boulangerie Stop – Coffee & Croissants
04:02 Train Uncertainty 🚆 Delays, Cancellations
05:11 Arriving in Lyon – Food Capital of France
06:01 Les Halles de Lyon, the Food Market
07:54 Trying Baked Oysters for the First Time 🦪
10:58 Eating Frog Legs 🐸 French Delicacy
14:56 The Near-impossibility of Choosing a Dessert
15:34 Blueberry Tart 🍰 “A Piece of Heaven”
18:15 A Traditional Lyon Bouchon Restaurant
19:08 Lyon City Centre
23:49 So Many Restaurants! + Unexpected English Pub in France 🇬🇧
24:53 French Wine Shop
25:54 Place Bellecour – Lyon’s Main Square
27:19 Crossing the Saône River to Old Lyon
27:40 Old Lyon (Vieux Lyon) – Renaissance District Walkthrough
30:56 Old Lyon Impressions – Stepping Back in Time
32:40 Final Thoughts on Lyon – Food, Old Town & Highlights

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