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Lyon - Painting the city black

World Cup Series - Lyon

Rugby on Display

As the title alludes to, you can expect to see the venerable All-Blacks tearing up the pitch on two occasions. Playing against the enigmatic Italians and Uruguay, you can expect to see some of that southern hemisphere flair promulgated by the Barrett brothers and sheer ferocity in the form of freight trains in Savea and Retallick.

Other teams on display in Lyon include France, Australia, Namibia, and Wales. Fixtures can be found here.

Best Place to Stay in Lyon

Vieux - Located just to the east of the city centre, this neighbourhood is full of bustling bars and deadly eateries. Whilst you could opt to stay smack bang in the city centre at La Presqu'île, by staying in Vieux you can avoid the tourist traps and people coaxing you into their place for free shots and slamming you with a service charge.

Matches will be hosted at the OL Stadium which is a mother trek from the city by comparison to the other host cities. If you are staying in Vieux or the city centre, hop on the A Metro at Cordeliers to Vaulx-en-Velin La Soie. From here, take the T3 train to Décines Grand Large and you are there.

The trip should take 50 minutes overall so grab a few cans for the train and a bit of soakage at some of the spots recommended below.

Best Bakeries & Coffee in Lyon

Slake Coffee House - Rue de l'Ancienne Préfecture

What to know: Cracking coffee house offering hearty food that follows the seasons. They offer both breakfast and lunch options ranging from pastries to croque-monsieurs. They only offer brunch on Sundays but you can head to their sister spot at Diploid offering it on the daily. Be sure to scramble your partner’s food before they get a photo for their gram.

What to get: Carrot cake & Flat White.

Boulangerie Jocteur - Les Halles de Lyon Paul Bocuse

What to know: Located in the market hall dedicated to the father of gastronomy Paul Bocuse, you can expect a classic and old-fashioned bakery offering the staples and class baguettes. You can’t miss the colorful praline confectionaries on display; all of them are good so you can rest easy when it comes to deciphering about what to get.

What to get: Mille-Feuille & Praline Brioche

Other recommendations

• Diploid - Laid back brunch spot that serves a delectable brunch offering catering to everyone’s needs, both savoury and sweet.

• Boulangerie du Palais - Serving everything from pizza slices, pastries, and baguettes stuffed with meats and cheese, this bakery has a bit of everything and is sure to accommodate everyone in your group.

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