I’m in Lyon – the foodie capital of France – heading out to dinner. Oh boy! I’m going to stay close to the hotel tonight and go over to the “restaurant row” area that we had seen earlier. I’ll have dinner at whatever place catches my eye – perhaps at one of “les bouchons de Lyon.” Continue reading “Les Bouchons de Lyon”
Jean Moulin
Continuing from last time, the date was June 21st, 1943. Dark clouds were gathering over Lyon. The head of the French Resistance, Jean Moulin, code-named “Max”, was on his way to a secret meeting with other key people in the Resistance movement.
Klaus Barbie, the Gestapo, and the Milice had been hunting for him with all they had. The longer Moulin operated, the higher the level of risk became. In fact, the reason for the meeting was to name his replacement, in case the Nazi’s did get to him. Continue reading “Jean Moulin”
Center for the History of the Resistance and Deportation – Heroes Like Nancy Wake
It’s a rainy afternoon in Lyon, France. I’m in the Center for the History of the Resistance and Deportation, learning first-hand about French Resistance Activity during World War II. The Resistance started out as a bunch of scattered, independent groups of fighters. But they got organized and became a real pain in the neck for the Nazi’s. They were undermined constantly by fighters for the Resistance such as Nancy Wake. Continue reading “Center for the History of the Resistance and Deportation – Heroes Like Nancy Wake”
Center for the History of the Resistance and Deportation – The Resistance Gets Organized
I’m in the Center for the History of the Resistance and Deportation in Lyon, learning about what life was like in an occupied city, and about the efforts of the French Resistance forces. Inside the museum, one photograph in particular really got my attention. It was a photo of Lyon’s famous Théâtre des Célestins. Continue reading “Center for the History of the Resistance and Deportation – The Resistance Gets Organized”
Centre de l’Histoire de la Résistance et de la Déportation – The French Underground
I’m in the Center for the History of the Resistance and Deportation in Lyon to learn about life here during WWII and the French Underground. It’s a rainy, gloomy day outside, and it’s pretty gloomy in here, too, but it’s also very interesting. Continue reading “Centre de l’Histoire de la Résistance et de la Déportation – The French Underground”
A Visit to the Centre de l’Histoire de la Résistance et de la Déportation — Vichy France
This afternoon I’m visiting Lyon’s Center for the History of the Resistance and Deportation. Lyon, then inside Vichy France, was at the center of activity of the French Underground activity during World War II, so this should be interesting. Continue reading “A Visit to the Centre de l’Histoire de la Résistance et de la Déportation — Vichy France”
A Visit to Lyon’s Resistance and Deportation History Center
During World War II, Lyon was a center of activity for the French Resistance. There’s a museum here dedicated to the “Underground” called the Resistance and Deportation History Center. Should be interesting. But first, it’s time for lunch! Continue reading “A Visit to Lyon’s Resistance and Deportation History Center”
From the Jacquard Loom to the Computer and IBM
We’re in Lyon, near the Croix Rousse district – the silk-weaving center of old Lyon. You remember from last time who lived here – the Canuts. At the turn of the 19th century, things in this area were changing fast. Joseph Marie Jacquard had just invented his loom, which would revolutionize the textile industry. On one hand, it was just a loom, but on the other hand, it was one of those inventions like the printing press that really changed things. Continue reading “From the Jacquard Loom to the Computer and IBM”
The Croix Rousse and the Canuts de Lyon
This morning we explored Presque-Ile, heading north from our hotel. We walked all the way to the edge of the “Croix Rousse” district. We’ve come to a square called Place des Terreaux. Time for a break! We ordered a couple of coffees at a little cafe and hung out until our legs told us they’re ready to get started again. Continue reading “The Croix Rousse and the Canuts de Lyon”
Exploring Presque-Ile
Today is our first day waking up in Lyon. Our plan this morning is to take a walk and explore Presque-Ile. Presque-Ile is the piece of land that lies between the Rhône and Saône rivers as they run in parallel through Lyon. But first – déjeuner! (Breakfast). Continue reading “Exploring Presque-Ile”
