Alex is a real history geek, ex italian teacher and now teacher at Lyon 2 University in the training for guides, he has been a tour guide since 2010. His job allows him to share his three passions in life: eating, drinking, and laughing ! In particular, he underwent training on cheese production
Specialized in gastronomy, he has also founded the company New Generation Guide that offers interactive tours in Lyon
Favorite spot in Lyon: Les Halles Paul Bocuse (THE temple of gastronomie française !)
Favorite meal: Magret de canard sauce poivre vert (duck breast fillet with green pepper sauce), paired with a Fleurie (red wine from Beaujolais)
Olivier
is a Lyon native, a true wine geek, and a certified wine expert. He has been organizing and conducting wine tours and tastings around Lyon since 2013
He spent a few years studying and working in Canada and a year travelling in South America
Favorite spot in Lyon: Croix-Rousse with his kids during “La vogue des marrons” (Lyon’s funfair)
Favorite meal: Pan-seared scallops paired with a Puligny Montrachet (white wine from Burgundy)… OMG!
Favorite quote: “Etre sobre, c’est boire bon” – To be sober, is to drink well