They say there are 3 rivers in Lyon  . . . the Saone River in the foreground . . . the Rhone River in the midground . . . hint: follow the tree lines across . . .  and the Beaujolais  . . . because so much wine flows through here (joke!)

For more delicious details, contact:
Jacintha Perera, culinary escape artist
Gourmet Getaways, a division of
www.IslandGetawaysTravel.com
916.897.9597

Postcards from Lyon . . . Our Lady Reigns . . . the gleaming white Notre Dame de Fourviere basilica . . . high atop the hill overlooking the city.

A closer look at the facade of this sacred site  . . . built in a neo-Byzantine style of architecture  . .  a roman Catholic church dedicated to the Virgin Mary.

Below, the crypt of Saint-Jean . . . note the rather austere exterior contrasts sharply with the church’s richly decorated interior  . . . including gilt, marble, stained glass windows, and colored mosaics.

Stroll to the back terrace for  . . . a magnificent bird’s eye view . . . from the Hill of Prayers over the entire city . . . I’ll show you tomorrow.

For more delicious details, contact:
Jacintha Perera, culinary escape artist
Gourmet Getaways, a division of
www.IslandGetawaysTravel.com
916.897.9597

Postcards from Paris . . . today we transfer to the Lyon Train Station for a fast trip south . . .

If you arrived extra early, consider having a quick drink  . . .in Le Train Bleu  . . . the Belle Epoque style restaurant within the Gare de Lyon . . .

The high-speed TGV train to Lyon takes only 2 hours . . . as opposed to 5 hours by car . . . sit back as someone else does the driving . . . and enjoy the view of the French countryside . . . we’ll be there soon!

For more delicious details, contact:
Jacintha Perera, culinary escape artist
Gourmet Getaways, a division of
www.IslandGetawaysTravel.com
916.897.9597