When I was looking for day trips from Lyon, a friend suggested Annecy. I had only a vague sense of it, somewhere near the Alps, somewhere picturesque. It didn’t take long to realise that Lake Annecy is definitely worth a trip in its own right.

Lyon is often called the gastronomic capital of France, built around its traditional bouchon lyonnais culture. We decided early on that this trip would lean fully into that. Less museums, more meals. The culture, this time, was the food.

After more than ten visits, I think I’ve finally worked out that I love Paris. The first few times I came, I didn’t feel that way at all. I was younger, travelling on a very tight budget, staying in not-great areas and had a couple of experiences that left a bad impression.