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An elaborately sculpted mushroom amuse bouche Not just a cake – a work of art https://frenchcountryadventures.com/ be delighted with how his legacy is being upheld by a who’s who crew of some of the finest chefs in France. Where to stay: Recently opened, the 4* Hotel Pullman 4 is seriously funky, and right next to the train station (with direct access) though the big, comfy rooms are silent, it’s in a brilliant location. There’s also a great restaurant with a South American vibe – and the breakfast buffet is big and brilliant. For a country feel in the city itself, the Lyon Country House is a secret oasis. A castle within a park, you enter via a door in a residential street and have absolutely no idea what lies behind. With various B&B options including perched cabins, I stayed in a B&B room in the former guard tower. Run by the lovely Jean-Max and wife Louise, it’s an under the radar treasure. Hotel de l’Abbaye is in a quiet area of Lyon and easy walking distance to the heart of the city. Boutique, bijou, cosy, arty – it’s a little gem! Getting there: By fast train to Lyon Part-Deux (in the centre of town) from Paris the journey takes from 1h 52m. Regional trains are served from Lyon-Perrache station, also in the city. Lyon-Saint Exupéry International Airport is the third biggest in France and is 25km from the city centre. Public Transport: Excellent metro, bus and tram network. Private chauffeur/airport transfers: TeleportaLyon.com Website for Lyon Tourist Office where you can book guided tours, tasting tours and more: visiterlyon.com Tip: Get a city pass which gives you access to transport and museums. 82 | The Good Life France The Good Life France | 83