Evade the Tourist Herds and Enter Into An Insider's Lyon.

For the infinitely curious, this edition offers known and unknown history, hidden delights and fascinating stories pervading the history of Lyon. This kaleidoscope of discovery, personalities, egos, scandals, conflict is framed by sheer beauty creating a vivid tapestry defining over two millenniums. 

This photographic guide transports you geographically and photographically to the precise famous, infamous and mysterious locations where history occurred. The scenes may sometimes appear ordinary, weird, but often illuminate the physical background and descriptions behind events. Many of the narratives defy believability, yet they are true.

This Twisted Tour Guide is your alternative to conventional travel. It accommodates the restless visitor, tourist and resident seeking a unique and different perspective to traditional tourism. Lyon remains one of the most beguiling, seductive and enchanting cities of the world. The guide traces you through its earliest Gallo-Roman settlement period as Lugdunum to its current international fame for gastronomy, architecture and distinctive lifestyles. Welcome to one of the most useful, eclectic and enlightening introductions.