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Photos, stories, and news from Graham Miln.
Sanctuaire Saint Bonaventure
We pass Sanctuaire Saint Bonaventure on our morning runs to the park. It sits starkly positioned next to a shiny glass building. The church is large but feels hemmed in by modern buildings on either side.
Crypt Below Basilique de Fourvière
The Basilique de Fourvière is an imposing structure overlooking the centre of Lyon. The Basilique is impressive, grand, and is worth visiting.
Moving Lifts
If your apartment does not have lift access and the stairs are narrow, how do you get your furniture in and out? In France, the answer is through the window.
Shadows of the Primatiale
As befits an old European city, Lyon has many religious buildings. Wandering around the city turns up more churches than I can track. The most notable are Primatiale Saint Jean-Baptiste de Lyon and the Basilique Notre Dame de fourvière.
Tim Tams in France
The world is getting smaller. Australia’s Tim Tam chocolate biscuits are available in Monoprix, France.
Les Halles de Lyon
Les Halles de Lyon is an enclosed market. Inside the large expanse are numerous high-end food shops and eateries. The quality of the produce on sale appears exceptional and priced accordingly.
Markets in Winter - Quai Saint-Antoine
Fresh food markets are part of French culture. In Lyon, markets are held almost every day of the week and at multiple locations across the city.
Anticipating French Food
It would be remiss of me not to mention the food and markets in Lyon. One of the joys of moving to France is the culture of good food, and one of the joys of Lyon is knowing it is the gastronomic capital of France.
River Saône Ice Breaking Up
Our landlady mentioned the last time ice was seen on the River Saône was over 25 years ago. With the temperature above zero for most of the week, the ice is now breaking up.
Electrics and Smoke Detectors
I have found it helpful to be flexible when dealing with French rental properties. It is not an easy market and assumptions here when compared to the UK and Australia differ – often dramatically.