It's the middle of January and part of my grad school's abroad program itinerary is to visit Perouges. A medieval walled town just north of Lyon. The oblong town traces its roots back to 8th century, according to locals, and was home to artisans, bakers, weavers, farmers, and the nobility. It was a stop along the way for nobles getting to Paris, the heart of the nation.

Travel, CityYafen LiangJuly 9, 2017travel, city, medieval city, perouges, france, lyon, paris, cobblestone, lyon single post day 3Comment

Beaujolais, France

The Beaujolais is a historical province and wine-producing region in France, just north of Lyon. We drove down the windy roads and came upon a patch of land with craggily, grapeless vines. Despite the gloominess of the day, the landscape remained vibrant.

Travel, NatureYafen LiangFebruary 21, 2017beaujolais, wine, winery, travel, nature, france, history, terroir, french, countryside, lyon single post day 3Comment