An Insider’s Guide To The Culinary Capital Of France

Paris may be the obvious choice for a first visit to France, and the Riviera (Cannes, Nice, Antibes) never disappoints, either. But for those who, like Napoleon’s army, march on their stomach, France’s culinary capital is not to be missed. The birthplace of chef Paul Bocuse, one of the founding fathers of nouvelle cuisine, Lyon has maintained its high gastronomic standards over the decades—and has plenty of other attractions to lure travelers. Veteran Forbes travel writer Laura Begley Bloom talked with several Lyon insiders about where to stay, what to do and—bien sûr, where to dine.

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