Private tour in Lyon JEAN ALEXANDRE B

Food and Silk Tour in Lyon

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JEAN ALEXANDRE B.

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PS : do not hesitate to send an email even if it shows I am not available ! Bonjour ! My name is Alex, I am a full-time licensed guide and also a teacher at Lyon University, where I give classes to future guides. I am responsible for 5 classes : adaptation to American visitors, adaptation to river cruise tourism, food tour experience, ethics and business creation, interactive and intertaining tours. Welcoming people in my 2, 000 year old city of Lyon is my second nature ! I am here to offer completely different tours because I really love my job, and that is what really makes the difference ! Sharing - Understanding - Open-mindedness - Knowledge - Warmth - Gay-Friendly and Yum-Yum are the keywords during my tours. I specialize in interactive tours and food tours : looking for details, meeting local people, making people understand things, taking time to know each other and go our own pace. And of course there is no tour with me without a tasting or a drink (I am the secret son of Julia Child and Paul Bocuse. . . ) I have a great sense of humour, but I am very strict in terms of QUALITY, I guarantee a 100% convivial and informative experience together ! Lyon is a very fascinating city where the variety of activities to do and sceneries to discover is very impressive : the city is considered as the French capital of gastronomy, but that is not the only reason why I got specialized in food tours and why I spend my days in the impressive indoor market Les Halles de Lyon-Paul Bocuse. I am a foodie and I deeply believe that food is a perfect introduction to another culture, a wonderful way to enjoy life, meet people, and face otherness. Lyon also used to be the main centre of the silk production in Europe during centuries : you can't imagine the treasures we still have in beautiful made-in-Lyon-velvet workshops, and the skills of passionate artisans we meet together during weaving demonstrations or demonstrations of handmade painting on silk. . . Top 4 by Alex : Food tour(s), Panoramic 4h tour, Silk Tour, and of course Vieux-Lyon 2h tour (you will see, I have keys and codes that will lead you to places where nobody else go !) See you very soooooon, et vive la France ! Alex Degree in languages (English - Italian) Professionnal tour guide card issued by the French State Teacher in guiding techniques, food tours and adaptation to foreign visitors at Université Lyon 2 I am not a driver. I can accompany you in your vehicle but I can arrange for a separate car/coach/taxi and driver.

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Overview of your Lyon tour

"For the lazy ones who want 2 tours in one" Since Lyon’s reputation as the capital of the French gastronomy and the European capital of silk needs no further proof, here is the ultimate two-in-one tour. In Les Halles and in Vieux-Lyon, the perfect pairing between two upmost local traditions : food and silk First stop of this food tour in the worldwide famous market Les Halles de Lyon-Paul Bocuse to taste local product. Wander in the aisles, understand the smell of fruits and brioches, admire the renowned Bresse chickens… You will then head towards the old town for a sweet stop and end on a high note during a private silk demonstration.

Your Lyon tour itinerary

• Meet your guide at the food market Les Halles de Lyon • Half of the tour takes place there (2 stops for savoury tastings in two different shops). • Puclic transportation NEEDED with you own credit card towards the old town for next tastings • We stop in Rue du Boeuf for a 45 min / 1h private demonstration of painting on silk velvet with a paintbrush in one hand, and a glass of sparkling wine in the second hand ! Included tastings : – Local red wine côtes du Rhône Crozes Hermitage – Lyonnais charcuteries : Rosette, Jésus, saucisson de Lyon, saucisson brioché – Casserole of quenelle de brochet sauce Nantua (pyke soufflé with crayfish sauce) – Local white wine viognier coteaux du Lyonnais & honey – Local cheeses : comté, rigotte de Condrieu, St Marcellin & cervelle de canut – Chocolate Coussin de Lyon, almond pralines & Lyonnais nougat – Brioche praline & local pink sparkling wine Cerdon

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Transport details
Type: Walking

This is a walking tour, not even half a mile at least one ticket for public transportatin IS NEEDED

What's included
Private Guide
Food Drinks Snacks
What's not included
Public Transportation
Meeting location

72 Rue de Bonnel, Lyon, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, 69003, France

Outside les Halles de Lyon : south entrance close to 72 Rue de Bonnel 69003 LYON (and NOT the north entrance on Cours Lafayette)

Other details
Tour categories
Food And Drink
Tour reference number
301895
Languages
Italian
French
English
Activity level
Moderate
4.8

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This private tour in Lyon is perfect for those who want to experience the city's rich traditions of food and silk in one comprehensive experience. It's ideal for travellers who appreciate gastronomy and cultural heritage, as well as those who enjoy walking tours and want to connect with a local expert like Jean Alexandre B. for deeper insights.

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Hours icon 3 hours 30 minutes
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