Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Think Paris is the only French city worth visiting? Try again! Welcome to Lyon, France—the undisputed gastronomic capital of the country, one of its oldest historic gems, and a dream destination for travelers who hate heavy crowds.
In this episode of Photowalks, travel journalist Jefferson Graham takes you on a stunning virtual tour through the 2,000-year-old cobblestone streets of Old Lyon. The best part? You don’t need an expensive, heavy DSLR camera to capture breathtaking memories—this entire episode was shot using a smartphone and an Insta360 camera!
From tracking down hidden, secret Renaissance passages (Traboules) used by wartime resistance fighters to exploring vibrant open-air riverfront food markets with yellow tomatoes and green cheese, Lyon is bound to blow you away. We also pull up a chair at a traditional local "Bouchon" restaurant to find out if the legendary food scene really lives up to the hype (spoiler: pork sausage with pistachio is involved!).
Stick around until the end for pro mobile photography tips, including how to master night photography, get stunning candid portraits of locals, and utilize your phone’s telephoto lens to make your vacation portfolio pop.
Where we stayed:
The Best Western Hotel St. Antoine, directly across the river from Old Lyon.
bestwestern.com/en_US/book/hotels-in-lyon/best-western-saint-antoine/propertyCode.93657.html
📸 GET THE FULL LYON TRAVEL GUIDE:
Don’t worry about taking notes! Head over to photowalkstv.com for our complete companion blog post featuring everywhere we visited, map locations, and exclusive travel tips.
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#LyonFrance #TravelPhotography #iPhonePhotography #FranceTravel #Photowalks #FoodCapital
Chapter Markers
00:00 Introduction to Lyon
01:38 Where to Stay: Hotel Saint Antoine
02:00 Exploring Vieux Lyon (Old Town)
03:45 The Riverfront Food Market
04:22 The Traboules: Hidden Passages
05:07 Funicular Ride & Panoramas
05:54 Why Lyon is the Culinary Capital
06:33 Food Tour & Traditional Bouchons
08:24 Photo Tips: Getting the Best Shot
10:31 Mobile Gear Breakdown & Wrap-Up
Check out our Gear Page at B&H Photo!
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© PhotowalksTV with Jefferson Graham
Think Paris is the only French city worth visiting? Try again! Welcome to Lyon, France—the undisputed gastronomic capital of the country, one of its oldest historic gems, and a dream destination for travelers who hate heavy crowds.
In this episode of Photowalks, travel journalist Jefferson Graham takes you on a stunning virtual tour through the 2,000-year-old cobblestone streets of Old Lyon. The best part? You don’t need an expensive, heavy DSLR camera to capture breathtaking memories—this entire episode was shot using a smartphone and an Insta360 camera!
From tracking down hidden, secret Renaissance passages (Traboules) used by wartime resistance fighters to exploring vibrant open-air riverfront food markets with yellow tomatoes and green cheese, Lyon is bound to blow you away. We also pull up a chair at a traditional local "Bouchon" restaurant to find out if the legendary food scene really lives up to the hype (spoiler: pork sausage with pistachio is involved!).
Stick around until the end for pro mobile photography tips, including how to master night photography, get stunning candid portraits of locals, and utilize your phone’s telephoto lens to make your vacation portfolio pop.
Where we stayed:
The Best Western Hotel St. Antoine, directly across the river from Old Lyon.
bestwestern.com/en_US/book/hotels-in-lyon/best-western-saint-antoine/propertyCode.93657.html
📸 GET THE FULL LYON TRAVEL GUIDE:
Don’t worry about taking notes! Head over to photowalkstv.com for our complete companion blog post featuring everywhere we visited, map locations, and exclusive travel tips.
📩 JOIN THE COMMUNITY:
Subscribe to our FREE Photowalks TV newsletter for weekly photo tips, behind-the-scenes travel stories, and podcast updates!
If you enjoyed roaming the streets of France with us, make sure to LIKE, SHARE, and SUBSCRIBE for more photowalks around the world! youtube.com/@PhotowalksTV/?sub_confirmation=1
#LyonFrance #TravelPhotography #iPhonePhotography #FranceTravel #Photowalks #FoodCapital
Chapter Markers
00:00 Introduction to Lyon
01:38 Where to Stay: Hotel Saint Antoine
02:00 Exploring Vieux Lyon (Old Town)
03:45 The Riverfront Food Market
04:22 The Traboules: Hidden Passages
05:07 Funicular Ride & Panoramas
05:54 Why Lyon is the Culinary Capital
06:33 Food Tour & Traditional Bouchons
08:24 Photo Tips: Getting the Best Shot
10:31 Mobile Gear Breakdown & Wrap-Up
Check out our Gear Page at B&H Photo!
bhpho.to/4tMm6rC
🔗 Stay Connected With PhotowalksTV.
👉PhotowalksTV newsletter: photowalksTV.com
👉Website: jeffersongraham.com
👉Facebook: facebook.com/PhotowalksTV
👉Instagram: instagram.com/photowalkstv
✅ For Business Inquiries: photowalkstv@gmail.com
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© PhotowalksTV with Jefferson Graham
