Bordeaux or Lyon?

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We want to go to either Bordeaux or Lyon for long weekend (four nights) in September - which would anyone recommend. We cannot decide which to go to. Which of the two is better for a short break.

Thanks in advance
 
Both would be brilliant. I would just check flight times and prices and make the decision based on the convenience and cost.
 
That's a nice dilemma, as both are good destinations.

Lyon is something of a foodie destination, regarded by many as the culinary capital of France. Good mix of stuff to entertain the visitor: Roman remains, cathedral, old town full of character, good art gallery, reasonable shopping.

Bordeaux is smaller. Also a good food destination, plenty of fine buildings (another cathedral, of course), superb museum, very good shopping. Visit to Sarlat by train a good idea (nice rail trip, very appealing town).

Both are, unsurprisingly, good for wine, and both have good public transport that is easy to figure out. Both cities have appealing riversides.

Right now, I'd possibly favour Lyon. But ask me tomorrow, and I might vote for Bordeaux.
 
i've never been to Lyon, but I was in Bordeaux for a few days last year.

We loved it. Very easy to get around, good food and the shopping was great.

I think we paid around €30 for a taxi from the airport but there's a bus service too.
 
If a wine tour was high on your list I'd go to Bordeaux, if not then Lyon for me - the old town is fab.
 
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