Greg and I went for a walk this evening and stumbled across a neighborhood we'd never seen before. Lyon is like that -- you can walk just a few blocks, and each little district has a different personality. Tonight we discovered the
quartier known as "Brotteaux," just a couple of km east of our apartment. We were searching for a certain
épicerie (a tiny, specialty grocery store) called
Little Britain. This store sells foods from England and America, and when ex-pats get a craving for a taste of home, they can find it here -- for a price. A box of Fruit Loops goes for 14 euros; Aunt Jemima pancake syrup or a can of Pam cooking spray will cost you ten.
After browsing through the store, Greg and I continued to wander around a bit. We admired the clean, open square surrounded by little cafes and several spacious apartment buildings. We also found an old train station that looked like it was right out of a movie set. The station is no longer in operation, but the grand facade remains, and it now houses one of the famous Paul Bocuse restaurants.
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| Gare des Brotteaux (train station) |
Tonight I give thanks for unhurried time to wander through the streets of Lyon, discovering new places right in my own backyard.
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