The first four nights in Lyon weren't that exciting, we just tried to find our way around the city, got ourselves practical things like a few groceries, garbage bags, etc. Our landlord Brigitte is really nice and helped us find what we needed. The first evening in Lyon we went out for dinner -- we stumbled upon this amazing street along the water, closed to cars, and completely lined with bistros and restaurants. It's food heaven. Notre premier dîner Lyonnais a été moules et des frites. 
The second day, we ventured to another part of the city, and took the winding staircases and uphill climb to the top of Vieux Lyon, the medieval quarter of the city to check out the castle that stands on the edge of it. The trek was long but worth it - we couldn't go in because it's not open to public, but there was a church in the basement which was open and we went in and lit a candle each. It's actually a Basillica and not a castle - but either way it's stunning at night. Very impressive looking over the city...
Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière 
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