May 27, 2017
Vienne’s Saturday market takes over the city and sprawls across all the mid-town streets. I love French outdoor markets because you can buy almost anything you need to live a good French life.
We left the Saturday market and went home briefly to refrigerate our purchases. It was another hot 92 degree day. (33 Celsius) Then we drove to Lyon to have lunch with Claudine’s and Astrig’s friends.
The restaurant, Au Bord du l’Eau, was located on the shore of a picturesque lake. We had a scrumptious feast on le terrasse. I had fresh smoked salmon appetizer and fish with potatoes and seasonal veggies. Below is a photo of la grenouille – frog’s legs fresh from the Lyonnaise region.
And, of course, dessert:
