La Tour Rose in Vieux Lyon

A landmark, an architectural feature, and one of the spots where an underground tunnel can be found. This one, the story goes, was used by an immensely powerful crime lord whose tentacles reached throughout France.

Weird Wines, Semi-secret and secret passages - just another day in Lyon!

November 11th 2019
Remembrance Day, 2019 Lyon, France Sorry about the absence of entry yesterday, those of you who were waiting anxiously for the latest gems to trip off my keyboard. I have been fighting a cold/cough for, geez, most of this vacation. Most days it has gone pretty well, but yesterday was, hm, shall we say, what’s the right word? Crap. Yes, that’s it, crap. Today is much better and, since I ha ... read more

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Although ultimately a victor in World Wars I and II, France suffered extensive losses in its empire, wealth, manpower, and rank as a dominant nation-state. Nevertheless, France today is one of the most modern countries in the world and is a leader am... ... read more

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