Tag Archives: Lyon

Weekly Photo Challenge: Angular

Posted on November 21, 2014 by Sandra

The city of Lyon, (France) prides itself on its architecture, both ancient and modern. These are some of the sights to be seen as you cruise through the centre before joining the Rhone. And now for something which (for me) … Continue reading →

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Posted in Photography | Tagged Boschendahl, Lyon, postaday, weekly photo challenge | 11 Comments

Weekly Photo Challenge: Descent

Posted on October 31, 2014 by Sandra

This week’s Weekly Photo Challenge was Descent. To see other interpretations of this prompt, click on the link to Weekly Photo Challenge.

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Posted in Photography | Tagged descent, Guetin, Lyon, postaday, Tenerife | 8 Comments

A Quick Trip South, September 2014

Posted on October 1, 2014 by Sandra

Although we’ve navigated the Rhone on two occasions, (more detailed reports at The Saone Rhone and onto the Canal du Midi September 2008 and Crossing L’Etang and Navigating the Rhone to Lyon, September 2011 ) we were looking forward to … Continue reading →

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Posted in Cruising in France | Tagged Allemand, Ampuis, Andance, Andancette, Aramon, Belville, Bollene, Canal Rhone a Sete, Chateauneuf, Chavannay, Condrieu Rochers, Frontignan, Grau d'Agde, Jassons Riottier, Lyon, Montmerle, Neuville, Petit Rhone, Pont de Vaux, Sablons, Saone, St Pierre Benite, Tarascon, the Round Lock, Trevoux, Valence, Vallbrueges, Vaugris | 6 Comments

Weekly Photo Challenge: Street Life

Posted on March 28, 2014 by Sandra

The Weekly Photo Challenge is ‘Street Life’. I’m not keen on photos of crowds of people, so my offering this week depicts mostly deserted streets in France and Spain. To see other interpretations of the prompt visit the site or … Continue reading →

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Posted in Photography | Tagged Apremont sur Allier, Dijon, Javea floods, Lyon, postaday | 2 Comments

Mini-Trip to Lyon (September 2012)

Posted on September 27, 2012 by Sandra

Sunday 9th September 2012 I hate getting up and leaving home in the dark when we’re on our way to France, but an alarm call at 4.15am for a 5.15am departure was the order of the day today. We were … Continue reading →

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Posted in Cruising in France | Tagged astronomical clock, Azium Centre, Belleville, Cathedrale de St Jean, Confluence, Fourviere, Grand Lyon, Lyon, Macon, Montmerle sur Saone, Neuville sur Saone, Orange Pay As You Go, Pont de Vaux, roman amphitheatre, SFR, Trevoux, Vieux Lyon | 2 Comments

Lyon to Pont de Vaux via the Saone, (Autumn 2011, Part 4)

Posted on October 8, 2011 by Sandra

We’ve really enjoyed staying in Lyon. When we lived in Spain we used to drive through the city eight or ten times a year on our way there and back, and hadn’t formed a very favourable impression as we hurtled … Continue reading →

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Posted in Cruising in France | Tagged Basilica Fourviere, Belville, Canal de Pont de Vaux, Ecluse de Couzens, Ecluse de Drace, Grand Lyon Marina, Lyon, Macon, Moorings on the Saone, Pont de Vaux, Pont de Vaux Marina, Saone, Trevoux | 4 Comments

Crossing L’Etang du Thau and navigating the Rhone to Lyon, Autumn 2011 Pt 3

Posted on September 22, 2011 by Sandra

Leaving Grau d’Agde about 9.45 am, we were in good time for the 11.30 ascent up the Agde round lock, and I bought bread, strawberries, beetroot and potatoes from the stall just by the lock whilst we waited. Once in … Continue reading →