Comments on: Tips For Lyon!

By: jadorelyon

jadorelyon — Tue, 01 Oct 2019 11:00:07 +0000

In reply to Bella. Thanks Bella for reading my blog! Have an amazing time in Lyon and I am sure you will!

By: jadorelyon

jadorelyon — Tue, 01 Oct 2019 10:59:29 +0000

In reply to BELLA LAPSHIN. Hi Bella, thanks for noticing this. Indeed the city card 5.10 refers to the daily ticket for transport. The City Card Lyon which gives the entries to many monuments and Lyon's touristic activities cost 25 euros. Enjoy your stay!

By: BELLA LAPSHIN

BELLA LAPSHIN — Mon, 30 Sep 2019 07:40:54 +0000

Hi, Aga, you write that a day City card costs 5.10. On their site it is about 25 euro.Or are they different cards? Where do I buy a day transport card?

By: Bella

Bella — Mon, 30 Sep 2019 07:04:22 +0000

Hi,Aga,as for now I am preparing for my visit to Lyon in October and acquiring info. Luckily, I found your site. It is wonderful – very well organized and UNDERSTANDABLE – which is not always the case with some other info sites.
I heard a lot about your favorite city and hope to fall in love with it too.
All the best.
Bella

By: jadorelyon

jadorelyon — Sun, 08 Sep 2019 06:35:52 +0000

In reply to Jenzi. Hi Jenzi, thanks for such a wonderful feedback. I am very happy to hear this is more and more people who discover and share a passion for our wonderful Lyon. Thanks for sharing!

By: Jenzi

Jenzi — Sun, 08 Sep 2019 00:46:37 +0000

In reply to Jenzi. Hi again! Update: we returned from Lyon a few days ago and had a WONDERFUL time. You couldn't have been more right about everything! The people were so kind and hospitable to us, without exception, the food and wine were some of the best we've ever had, it is a beautiful city -- very easy to get around by foot; we walked everywhere, and very safe. Vraiement, Lyon est une ville merveilleuse!

By: Jenzi

Jenzi — Thu, 15 Aug 2019 22:36:13 +0000

In reply to jadorelyon. Merci beaucoup!! This is wonderful. We expect to have a great, great time :)

By: jadorelyon

jadorelyon — Thu, 15 Aug 2019 22:03:33 +0000

In reply to Jenzi. Thank you for your message. It is great to hear you are coming to Lyon. Yes, do not worry, people in Lyon are very nice and more and more can speak English. Still, try to use the French as this is a great way to practice and be sure, the French will appreciate your efforts. But, I notice that more and more French like to speak and practice their English. About the tips, well actually, the service is included so there is no custom of giving a tip. However, if you wish you can always leave a small tip. Enjoy your stay in Lyon!

By: Jenzi

Jenzi — Tue, 13 Aug 2019 01:55:33 +0000

Hi! My husband and I will be visiting Lyon later this month thru early September. We’re super excited about the visit but I, at least, am kind of nervous too because this will be our first time in France. I speak some French (and the husband knows a few basic phrases) but am still worried that I won’t be able to communicate — or rather, that the Lyonnaise won’t want to talk to me because of this! You’ve already helped to reassure me some, though, so thanks for this site very much. And I have one question: is it customary to tip service people (like restaurant servers or taxi drivers), and about how much? Thanks again!

By: jadorelyon

jadorelyon — Mon, 24 Jun 2019 08:46:59 +0000

In reply to Dayne. Hello Dayne, thanks for sharing your feedback. I am very very sorry to hear you had such an experience in Lyon. Indeed, I live here but my French is not good yet and so far I have been able to communicate almost everywhere in English. About German, I am not sure also. However, French people learn this language. ONLYLYON organization is doing a lot for tourism. They have very good tourist center in Bellecour where they advise in many languages and help out. As for the restaurants, so well, I appreciate they have mostly local and very authentic atmosphere. That is why I prefer it to Paris where you have everything very international and you lose the spirit of a French feel. The local bouchons are very authentic, lively and maybe not as standard places to eat as you got used to, however, it is an experience to have. . So, I would highly recommend to come back to Lyon and get the proper tourist experience because the city is beautiful and welcoming!

By: Dayne

Dayne — Sun, 23 Jun 2019 15:30:31 +0000

I agree that Lyon is a beautiful, grand city with some great sights, yes. Extremely livable if you’re a resident, I would imagine.
But not particularly international or accommodating, as I have found over the past week. Taxi drivers can be sarcastic and unpleasant; cafés and restaurants seem to cater exclusively to locals and groups. Basic English is often a major struggle, even among young people (??… and I’m guessing German is out of the question ;-).
Come on Lyon; this is 2019! Tourism is big business and most parts of Europe including eastern Europe have made an effort to up their game — Paris visibly so. Not all of us visitors who come here to spend our hard-earned cash have lived and studied in France, or know exactly how things work in this city. We really deserve better.

By: Kathryn

Kathryn — Mon, 13 May 2019 01:17:14 +0000

Hi, we are planning to stay for 3 nights in a flat in old Lyon but we need a single bed size foam mattress or sleep pad. Any idea where we could get one?

Kathryn

By: jadorelyon

jadorelyon — Wed, 16 Jan 2019 22:59:29 +0000

In reply to David Wood. Hello David! Thanks for stopping by. Just to confirm: you will not be hungry in Lyon! Almost all food places, restaurants are open on Sunday, however, you need to remember and respect eating hours of French people. Lunch will be served only between 12.00-14.00. Have great fun and check out my post about bouchons- typical lyonnais restos and their specialties.

By: David Wood

David Wood — Wed, 16 Jan 2019 12:18:10 +0000

Hi there 🙂 I am visiting Lyon (from South Africa) for 3 nights after a ski trip to Les Arcs. I am arriving in Lyon on the afternoon of 03 Feb and it is a sunday. You mentioned shops being closed…does that also apply to restaurants, coffee shops and food vendors?

By: jadorelyon

jadorelyon — Mon, 27 Aug 2018 22:26:30 +0000

In reply to John Fenton. Thank you so much for such a nice feedback. I wish you a great time in Lyon.