Hi Chris, In the past five years I have lived and travelled all over France so I have a few favourite destinations, one in particular being Lyon. The city is a real hidden gem, it has something for everyone and during June it is lovely and hot. During the summers people leave the city to go on their annual holiday so it is not too busy or crowded. Plus with the two rivers running through it there is plenty of riverside cafes, restaurants and bars and the atmosphere is great. Also Eurostar is running a spring/summer direct service from London to Lyon this year. That's a big plus! I think instead of three hours it now takes two but I need to check that. If you all like food and wine there is a three day break in Lyon with Flavours of France where you can visit the nearby Beaujolais vineyards for wine tastings and enjoy some local food. There is so much free time you won't feel like it's a "hectic" holiday. http://www.flavoursfrance.com/lyon/itinerary/ A final thing I would say about Lyon is that it has a wonderful history, it's worth going on a tour of the Old City and learning about their famous silk weaving industry and the Gallo-Roman museum is by far the best museum in Lyon. Whatever you decide I hope you have a great holiday. L
