The decision speed up and go directly to Trevoux turned out to be good one. We had just about 6 inches of clearance as we sailed under the low bridges.
Sailing on the Saone River toward Trevoux
This afternoon we left Trevoux to tour Vieux Lyon on a tasting tour. Vieux Lyon is the largest intact Renaissance district in the world. It has also be designated as a UNESCO site. The district has narrow streets and tall buildings as the citizens had to maximize the space between the Saone River and the hills next to the river.
Narrow street in the Vieux Lyon
Next we stopped by a Patisserie to buy a Brioche bread baked with red almond pralines. Very tasty!
Guide buying our first tasting treat
We then went through some of the passages that are unique to this district and into a courtyard to see one of the towers constructed to minimize space. The towers have a circular stairway that connects galleries to the individual units.
Stairway Tower
We then made our way to the next tasting spot. There were a selection of local sausages and cheese along with the lovely red pralines and some wonderful local red wine.
Second tasting
After having a snack, we walked by the oldest house in Vieux Lyon and then to the Gadagne House. The indoor courtyard at the Gadagne House was amazing.
Oldest house in Vieux Lyon
Courtyard at the Gadagne House
We then had a few minutes to buy a few souvenirs before getting on the bus to go back to the ship. Tomorrow we visit Cluny Abbey and do a Burgundy wine tasting.