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Lyon, Burgundy & the Rhone Valley

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This region - the gastronomic heartland of France - is synonymous with good living and boasts beautiful rolling countryside and the much underrated city of Lyon. France's second city has France's first food, with fantastic markets and restaurants ranging from Michelin-starred establishments to cosy 'bouchons'. Outside the city, cycle through the vineyards of Beaujolais and discover for yourself that while these wines are dismissed by many, the ten Beaujolais Cru Domaines are a serious step up from the Beaujolais nouveau in your local supermarket.

Vieux Lyon - a UNESCO World Heritage Site - is home to well preserved Renaissance districts intersected by traboules or covered alleyways denoted by subtle plaques on discreet doorways dotted around town. The atmospheric Croix-Rousse area of the city is particularly delightful.

Away from the city itself, you can explore charming medieval villages such as Pérouges, Oingt or Vienne with its Roman remains, or visit the world-renowned vineyards of the Burgundy region.

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Chateau de Bagnols
Dating from the 13th century, this five-star property is one of France’s finest château-hotels, set amongst vineyards, forests and green hills...
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Cour des Loges
La Cour des Loges is a stylish property located on an attractive, pedestrian-only street in the heart of Vieux Lyon.
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Original Travel Expert: Kate Little
My highlight: The longest traboule (hidden medieval walkway) in Lyon winds between Rue Saint-Jean and Rue du Bœuf, where you can pick up a mean version of another regional speciality - boeuf bourguignon.
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Harriet is our Head of Europe and has a love for all things European... mostly when those things involve food.
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Molly is one of our Original Travel Europe experts with a passion for adventure, whether that's dog-sledding in Swedish Lapland, or hiking around Epirus & Meteora in Greece.

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A no-expense spared weekend on the Côte d'Azur can cost upwards of £2,500pp. Or, take a self-catered villa in Provence, arriving in comfort via the train to Aix en Provence and your luxury holiday over the May half-term week can be taken care of for less than £10,000. Based on 8 people self-catering.

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