3 juin 2025 - Blog de Dean Fletcher

Today we began our day at Lycée Saint Marc and then took the metro to the Bernachon chocolate factory, where we observed all the stations that are crucial to constructing their world class delicacies.


Following the tour, we were invited to try an array of the chocolates that they offer, accompanied by a mug of rich hot chocolate.

After browsing Bernachon’s selection of chocolates for sale, we made our way to the Parc Tête d’Or where we stopped briefly to take in the impressive landscape and statues.


We then took the metro back to Lycée Saint Marc and coordinated our lunch plans. After having a quick bite at the cafeteria, a group of students and I headed over to Faiparla, a small deli style restaurant, and grabbed some awesome sandwiches.


Upon arrival back at Saint Marc, we walked over to the boat tour on the Saône river. This tour featured a guide who presented information and history on the city’s landscape but also its historical buildings. Notably, they mentioned that though Lyon is often credited as the Gastronomical capital, it is also the mural capital of Europe, which we saw on many buildings.


Then, we walked over to Vieux Lyon to grab an ice cream (courtesy of Mme. McGrath). We then took the tram to the top of Vieux Lyon in hopes of seeing the ruins but sadly they were closed in preparation for a concert that night.

Lastly, we returned to Saint Marc to either be dismissed with our correspondants or partake in a recreational soccer game with a bunch of the students.

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