Day 6 - last day in Lyon

Today we decided to have a taste of culture by visiting a few of the many museums in Lyon. Firstly we walked south from the apartment to the Textile Museum. This was reported from a few sources as a must see. It would be a must see if you could speak French as there was no English translation anywhere so we had no idea what we were looking at which was a real shame. At least we again saw the sites of Lyon along the way.

    Just to prove we were there!

    And the selfie stick got some use.

Next stop was in the opposite direction, north of the apartment, lots of walking which is good.

    A quick check on directions before setting off to find the art museum.

Before visiting the museum we decided to have something small for lunch as we had booked a restaurant for dinner on the recommendation of a young Frenchman serving us in an expensive store we had called into just to have a look. He was telling us about the four restaurants owned by a well known French chef which are called north, south, east and west. We are closest to the south, Le Sud. He was so helpful giving us the number to call and address. He did mention that they were reasonably priced as well.

So getting back to lunch.

We stumbled upon an authentic Lyonnaise Bouchons serving food from a bygone era. Very interesting food not something you would want to eat everyday. Things like( don't read this Donna) minced goose, crumbed tripe, beef muscle and kidney dishes just to name a few. 

    The chicken dish was delightful with a very tasty sauce, so much so that Mez smothered her crumbed tripe in it. 

Finally made it to the Art Museum. This time we bought an English audio as it was available and that definitely helped our appreciation. The Art Museum is a must see but wouldn't go to the Textile Museum.

Back for an afternoon siesta after lots of walking.

Dinner - on our way to dinner we came across a demonstration in the square very near our apartment. Smoke everywhere, not sure what they were burning or what they were demonstrating against but it had the riot squads out in full force. Very scary with armoured squads with shields, rifles etc surrounding the square. We high tailed it out of there quick sticks.

Le Sud was the best meal of our stay in Lyon. Good food, great service and perfect location and not expensive.

    Le Sud is next to Place Bellecour in the city centre. Le Sud is owned by legendary granddaddy of French fine-dining, Paul Bocuse.

   

   The fountain and flower tree where right next to our table. The giant Flower Tree symbolises everlasting nature.

Back to finalise packing as we are heading to Carcassone, by train, tomorrow to pick up our boat.

Just before leaving Lyon a few pics of where we stayed and the many restaurants.

    Mez standing directly across from the front door of the hotel The Citadines.

    Our hotel in the background.

 

   Early evening not too busy yet