2025

One of the major attractions in Vichy is the Parc des Sources which has some of the most famous water sources and beautiful buildings

We spend one day in Vichy exploring the historic spa town that was also the capital of occupied France for a short period of time

Our last stop for the day is the impressive Chateau des Cornes d’Urfe now in ruins and freely visitable which is quite a bonus

The second medieval village we visit today is Ternand a quaint small village worth visiting if in the area for a stroll through the quiet streets

Our highlight today is the enchanting medieval village of Oingt one of the Most Beautiful Villages of France and a beautiful place to explore

Today we are driving to Vichy with the first stop being the new Fossilea museum full of prehistoric fossils including a large Ichthyosaur

After the museum we eat dinner and then explore the peninsula between the Rhone and Saone passing through beautiful plazas and strolling down narrow streets

One of the major museums in Lyon is the Fine Arts museum and we spend an afternoon exploring its exhaustive and beautiful collections

This morning we are exploring the Croix Rousse neighborhood with the famous Canut Mural, traboules and the Amphitheater of the Three Gauls

The last major stop today is the scary but enthralling museum of film and miniatures which covers many famous blockbusters that we enjoyed