Want to escape less than two hours from the capital of Gaul by plane? Lyon Capitale offers you its selection. Change of scenery guaranteed!
Lisbon: between modernity and authenticity
Capital of Portugal, Lisboa is full of treasures. It is a pleasant mix of modernity and traditional heritage that you will find while strolling through its streets. Here, no tourist bus but a wooden tram from the last century. Legendary, line 28 offers its passengers the best route, but also the most picturesque. It is by skirting the walls of the narrowest alleys and climbing the steepest ones that you will visit the typical districts of the city.
Nations Park, cable car, museum of contemporary art… Although urban, Lisbon has natural spaces that will please the most demanding. True tropical sphere, go cool off in the middle of the exotic plants and the waterfalls of theCold Greenhouse. Located in small seaside resorts or stretching as far as the eye can see, Lisbon also offers many easily accessible beaches. With its lively nightlife, its countless museums and its authentic architecture, one of the most popular capitals in Europe will not fail to seduce you.
Palermo: a capital full of stories
And no, Palermo is not only the name of your favorite robber in the famous series “La Casa de Papel”. Capital of Sicily, Palermo is an Italian city full of stories. Different peoples and cultures have succeeded there, which has enabled it to acquire a heritage that is breathtaking to say the least.
As you walk between the architectures mixing Arab, Byzantine and Italian style, you will have the pleasant impression of being in a permanent change of scenery. It is a veritable open-air museum open to visitors, who can enjoy the cultural richness of the city in the very heart of its alleys. Between visits to authentic monuments, trip to Mondello beach, tasting of old Sicilian wines as well as typical dishes in the old town and excursion to Mount Pellegrino, the trip promises to be rich in emotion.
London: an unbeatable wealth of tourism
Proclaimed the best destination in the world by Tripadvisor, London is the perfect place to spend a complete, diverse and vibrant stay. Multicultural megalopolis, no less than fifty nationalities rub shoulders on its territory. It is therefore not surprising to acquire Chinese porcelain after an excellent Indian dinner while thinking of the most refined tea that you will taste at traditional Tea Time.
The embarrassment of choice is only a weak word when we talk about all the activities and pleasures offered by the British capital: shopping in the legendary store Harrodsrelaxation in one of the eight royal parks, visit of the famous museum of contemporary art The Tate Moderndiscovery of the city seen from the sky thanks to the breathtaking London Eye. Its historical heritage, its festive side, its cinematographic influences and its multiple activities make all the charm of this royal city.
Corsica: an island of character
Why go abroad when you have a corner of paradise in the very heart of metropolitan France? It is not for nothing that Corsica is nicknamed the Island of Beauty. Between its fine sandy beaches, its turquoise blue water and its mountainous landscapes, a change of scenery is guaranteed in less than an hour by plane.
The Corsicans, warm but with a strong character, will pass on their love of the island to you through authentic stories. And because the soul of a country is also revealed through its gastronomy, you will have to taste coppa, aziminu, or brocciu, a small goat’s cheese that will delight your taste buds. Enough to make you want to stay much longer than a weekend!
The Balearic Islands: the destination with a thousand surprises
Whether in broad daylight or in the middle of the night, there are no hours to party accompanied by the biggest DJs in the world in Ibiza. A party paradise, it is the reference island of the Balearic Islands. But, at his side, also impose Majorca and Menorca.
Sharing the same turquoise water and a rich local gastronomy, each destination has its own particularity. Considered the most authentic island in the Balearic Islands, the island of Menorca will take you on a journey with its landscapes and wild beaches. Majorca, when with it, will guarantee you a broth of culture, activities and evenings.
To know more : Ibiza Majorca Minorca
Malta: the island with a burning heart
A small island in constant effervescence, Malta is full of landscapes and activities to discover. It is in the middle of the Mediterranean that you will be immersed in a whirlwind of parties, prehistoric temples and sparkling coves.
A dream destination for partygoers, it is also for nature lovers. To discover on board a catamaran, on the handlebars of a quad or on board an electric cart, the authentic landscapes of the island will bewitch you. The sunny archipelago is just waiting for you and your swimsuit!
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