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Come on a gourmet tour with Audrey, a young native of Lyon who is passionate about her city and its specialities. You can expect plenty of gourmet discoveries (deli meats, cheese, Lyon praline, etc.) along the way, as well as cultural anecdotes. Other food tours: Choco'Lyon, Halles de Lyon and many more.

Do you love food and want to explore Lyon? Whether you’re a local resident or a visitor, Praline & Rosette’s tours are for you! On the menu: a walk through Lyon’s Presqu’île district, sprinkled with anecdotes about local culture, chances to learn about Lyon’s culinary traditions, stops at local shops to taste food and plenty of fun. Our golden rule? We select our exceptional partners with care to offer you the best of Lyon. How did Rue Mercière become so famous for its many restaurants? What is the origin of the iconic pink praline? Where does ‘cervelle de canut’ come from? Find the answers to all these questions and more! Choose from several routes: - Very Gone Trip, 'famished' tour of Lyon’s specialities for €39 per person, including 4 food tastings (deli meats accompanied by wine, cheese, confectionery and pastries). Duration: 3 hours. Wednesday, Friday and Saturday morning. - Choco'Lyon: 100% chocolate-themed tour for €54 per person, including 5 tastings to discover chocolates in all shapes and sizes. Each tasting includes an activity: learn about praline inside a chocolatier's workshop, an introduction to fine chocolates, blind tasting of chocolate spread, taste chocolate cocktails and delicious chocolate waffles! Duration: 3 hours. One Saturday morning per month. - Tour of Les Halles, to discover the indoor food market, Les Halles de Lyon – Paul Bocuse, Lyon’s temple of gastronomy. €52 per person, including 7 tastings (bite-sized quenelle dumplings, foie gras + smoked salmon, little delights of Lyon, Lyon deli meats + wine, local cheese, Italian specialities, Lebanese mezze and the unmissable praline brioche and tart). Duration: 2 hours. Tuesday and Thursday from 11:30am to 1:30pm. - Aperitif in the heart of the Grand Hôtel-Dieu, an exclusive gourmet visit to the heart of the majestic Grand Hôtel-Dieu at €49.90/ pers. including a very gourmet aperitif tasting at the merchants of the Halles du Grand Hôtel-Dieu, between the best workers in France and renowned Lyon houses and a cocktail in the Grand Refectory. Duration 2 hours, the second Tuesday of the month at 5.30 p.m. For special requests, choose My Event Tour, for a fully personalised experience.

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Lyon étant l’indétrônable capitale de la gastronomie, il semble indispensable de découvrir la ville à travers les multiples gourmandises qu’elle propose. Depuis décembre 2017, Praline et Rosette propose aux Lyonnais curieux et aux touristes du monde entier des food tour gourmands pour découvrir la ville à travers plusieurs haut-lieux de la bonne bouffe lyonnaise. En bons estomacs sur pattes que nous sommes, on ne pouvait pas passer à côté de l’occasion de tester ce concept de tourisme gourmand.

Nous voici à la veille du food tour. Notre portable vibre et un long message s’affiche sur notre écran fissuré (oui, il faut absolument qu’on passe à Guillotière pour réparer ça). C’est Audrey, la jeune ambitieuse à l’origine de Praline et Rosette , qui nous donne rendez-vous sur le parvis de l’Opéra pour débuter notre voyage culinaire. Elle nous invite aussi à manger léger lors du déjeuner afin de garder suffisamment de place pour le food tour qui nous attend. On ne l’a pas écoutée et on a regretté…

Après avoir rallié le parvis de l’Opéra, nous retrouvons Audrey et deux autres clientes. Souriante et ultra-enjouée, Audrey nous embarque avec elle pour une balade de 2h30 à travers les saveurs lyonnaises. Premier stop dans la rue du Garet, terre d’accueil de nombreux bouchons réputés de la ville . Après une parenthèse historique sur les origines de la renommée de la gastronomie lyonnaise (que l’on doit aux foires d’antan dont la célèbre famille Gadagne profitait mais aussi à la littérature et à l’influence de l’Italie sur la ville), nous faisons notre premier stop gourmand.

Premier stop : les spécialités lyonnaises de Chez Georges

C’est dans le bouchon Chez Georges que nous posons nos séants. A peine le temps d’être accueilli et installé que Marc, le maître des lieux, surcharge notre tablée de rosette, pâté maison, fromage de tête et d’une quille de Beaujolais. On tape dedans bien comme il faut mais on cale assez vite. Pas de chance, la confrérie des Francs-Mâchons est installée à la table voisine et nous met un coup de pression énorme pour nous motiver à finir les victuailles. Alors on s’exécute.

D’autant que l’orgie se poursuit : cervelle de canuts et saint-marcellin de la maison Beillevaire aux Halles de Lyon succèdent à la charcuterie. L’appétit venant en mangeant, on dévore littéralement la deuxième partie de ce repas entrecoupé par les anecdotes insolites et intéressantes qu’Audrey nous sert sur un plateau d’argent et à la langue bien pendue de l’adorable Marc.

Deuxième stop : les quenelles de Giraudet

Le pas lourd mais l’esprit léger, nous poursuivons notre route en empruntant la rue de la République. En passant devant la brasserie « Le Nord » de Bocuse, Audrey retrace rapidement la vie du chef regretté avant de faire un break devant l’étonnant carré de béton rouge au bord d’un trottoir près de Cordeliers. Un symbole représentant l’endroit exact où le Président Sadi Carnot fut assassiné par un anarchiste italien en 1894 (l’anecdote est expliquée sur une plaque accrochée au mur mais peu de personnes n’y prêtent vraiment attention).

Tout près de la place Bellecour, nous entrons dans notre deuxième adresse : Giraudet, l’inégalable expert de la traditionnelle quenelle lyonnaise (formée de façon artisanale à la cuillère). La serveuse nous apporte d’abord deux soupes froides à l’avocat/petits pois et un gaspacho. Après cette mise en bouche, nous dégustons des quenelles apéro à la tomate séchée et au piment d’Espelette, un must-have pour l’été. Nous achevons cette escale sur une note sucrée avec une soupe de mangues et/ou de fruits rouges. Tout est bon, tout est frais, tout est fait maison et tout est parfaitement rafraichissant avec les chaleurs actuelles.

Dernier stop : les bonbons d'antan de Violette et Berlingot

Notre petite équipe reprend la route en direction de la place Bellecour où Audrey reprend du service en nous donnant quelques infos bienvenues sur la statue de Louis XIV trônant au coeur la place. Elle balaie notamment la rumeur selon laquelle l’auteur de cette statue se serait suicidé après avoir oublié la selle. Bullshit les amis. Elle enchaîne ensuite en évoquant les mères lyonnaises, ces femmes à l’origine de la renommée locale puis mondiale de notre gastronomie.

Notre parcours gourmand se termine par un retour en enfance dans le passage de l’Argue, plus précisément du côté de la boutique de bonbons d’antan Violette & Berlingot. Dans ce temple de la sucrerie, nous dégustons de vieux bonbons artisanaux fabriqués à l’ancienne, c’est-à-dire sans colorants, additifs et autres « poisons » que l’on retrouve fréquemment dans les friandises actuelles. Et ça se ressent carrément au niveau du goût : les parfums sont évidents et prononcés, on dirait presque qu’on croque dans du fruit. Une note sucrée qui clôture une escapade dont notre palais ne sortira pas indemne.

Plutôt Very Gone Trip ou ChocoLyon ?

Subtilement intitulé Very Gone Trip, ce food tour 100% lyonnais se décline en deux formules : la petite faim avec 3 escales gourmandes, 8 spécialités dégustées et 2h30 pour 29€ ou la grande faim avec 4 escales gourmandes, 11 spécialités dégustées, 2 verres de vin et 3h de balade pour 39€.

Et pour ravir les chocolat addict, Praline et Rosette propose également un food tour entièrement dédié au chocolat avec 5 pauses gourmandes chez des artisans de la Presqu’île et 3h de balade pour 54€. A Lyon, la gastronomie se décline sous toutes les formes. Et c’est bien pour ça qu’on l’aime.

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Taste culinary delights on a food tour through beautiful Lyon!

Lyon, the culinary capital of France, down and dirty: you’ve got Presqu’Île, Vieux Lyon, and La Croix-Rousse. You’re gonna smell quenelles , grattons , and cervelle de canut . You will see Renaissance buildings, barges-cum-bars, and greasy spoons for the proletarian sous-chefs slaving away in the tourist kitchens.

But let’s get to the heart of the matter. Sure, you may have been dreaming of Paris. But Lyon is going to be waiting for you by candlelight while dinner stays warm in the oven. Ah yes, my dear, Paris is but a dalliance! Come home to Lyon and really taste la France . Savour the romance. Life is too short for long-lost love. We’re talking about cuisine , amour , la vie . What more do you need to know? Pack your bags then book the flight. Because that’s what food tours are for.

Lyon Food Tours

French food feeds your soul, and the knowledgeable tour guides that lead the superb tours have insight about the city and its’ food scene that will feed your mind.

1. Lyon Food Tour

Lyon Food Tour welcomes everybody into town for accessible tours in small groups going short distances. They provide vibrant, passionate guided tours through Les Halles, Presqu’île and Old Town. The leisurely pace gives you the chance to receive uniquely crafted experiences full of anecdotes, serious food, and an excellent first excursion. We recommend their 4-hour Old Town Food Tour which features local artisanal delicacies and a visit at a traditional Lyonnais bouchon restaurant. The emphasis at these hyperlocal eateries is on having a good time and getting your fill.

2. Praline et Rosette Food Tour

Praline et Rosette offer a series of relaxed gourmet food tours exclusively in French . If you’re a Francophile foodie visiting Lyon for the first time, this is the company for you. With several tours and friendly guides, experience Lyonnais cuisine the way it’s meant to be! Learn about traditional specialties and tour local restaurants to practice your language skills and develop a taste for the region. Our favourite tour of theirs is the Choco’Lyon , with 5 stops to artisanal chocolatiers on the Presqu’île peninsula. If you’re thinking of extending your stay in Lyon, chocolate is a good way to resist the call of the road.

3. Tasty Lyon

Tasty Lyon offers a half-dozen guided tours in English with a chill vibe and a variety of additional services. Get in touch with the gourmet side of Lyon, or take a tour through the Croix Rousse neighbourhood, or book a private tour for a more intimate experience . Our best rec is for the Best Of Lyon Private Tour , a picturesque walking food tour that takes a half day. Educational, affordable and unique, Tasty Lyon is the best choice for parties of English-speaking first-time visitors.

4. Free Tour Lyon

Free Tour Lyon is definitely your best bet for Western Europe backpacking and impromptu family excursions. Although free to book, they are food tours making stops in local restaurants, so make sure to bring some pocket change at least. We recommend the Morning Food Tour Lyon which gives you the opportunity to get a proper French breakfast in a famous pastry shop . Just remember, if you show up out-of-season, then you can still take the self-guided tour!

5. Only Lyon

Only Lyon Tourisme offers a series of incredible food tours showcasing traditional French cuisine. The Old Lyon Food Tour begins with a mâchon breakfast, including pork tripe and Mâconnais wine. The 2-kilometre trek down along La Saône river heads into lunchtime, stopping at 6 culinary destinations, so it is advised not to make lunch plans following the tour. Along the way you’ll get acquainted with local artisans and discover secret passageways, or traboules as they’re known locally.

Lyon Wine Tours

Discover Lyon and the surrounding countryside by sipping on premium French wine that’s some of the best in the world.

7. Wine Dine Caroline

Wine Dine Caroline is the premier wine tasting tour company in Lyon. With expert sommelier Caroline Conner at the helm, tours typically include 6-7 local wines, of which Lyon has many. Each tour includes a cheese and charcuterie platter in a maximum group of 8, guaranteeing an intimate experience. For the bon vivant and connoisseur alike, we recommend the Wines of Lyon tasting . The tour includes tastings of Burgundy, Rhône and Beaujolais wines and lasts about 2 hours. So, we say santé in advance and lift our glasses to you!

7. Lyon Oenotourisme

Lyon Oenotourisme likewise offers wine tasting tours for everybody. If you wish, you can take a day trip tour or book one taking place over a period of days . Accompany the experienced local guide and winemaker Vincent Pontet on a tasteful journey through the best of the region’s varietals and bottlings. We suggest the Prestige Tannin Tour , a day trip outside of Lyon, giving you access to the best of Northern Rhône wines.

Kanpai Tourisme aims to celebrate your visit to Lyon. Take a trip through the countryside with an English-speaking driver, to see the sights and taste regional wines. With fun tour names like The Syrah/Shiraz Morning and The Beaujolais Wine Afternoon Discovery, you can’t go wrong. We’re highlighting the Beaujolais Crus Wines and Castles tour , for the authenticity of the bottlings and spectacle of the views. If you want an authentic Lyonnais experience , this is the tour for you.

9. Zingermans Food Tours

Zingermans Food Tours offer stunning and exclusive luxury tours. The 2020 Jura trip is already fully booked. However, if you have an undying love for authentic cuisine and exploring on your own, this is the company for you. Offering experienced knowledgeable guides and a group capacity of 12, these tours make for unforgettable, once-in-a-lifetime experiences. Each journey includes 7 nights accommodation and transportation, with behind-the-scenes tours of local artisanal food makers. Click here to join the waiting list .

Bonus Lyon Tours

Beyond food and wine, there’s more unique ways to find find your way around Lyon!

10. Lyon Bike Tour

Lyon Bike Tour offers accessible guided biking tours spanning the entire city on electric bikes . Most of their tours include pit stops for tastings and take about 2 hours each. The most unique tour they offer is the Confluence Tour , centred on a visit to the modern district that stands between the town’s two rivers. Available in English and French, they offer you everything you need, including a bottle of water and safety helmet.

11. Cybèle Unusual Guided Tours of Lyon

Cybèle describes its tours in French as unusual, but also as providing storytelling and dramatizations . These all-ages tours are indeed out of the ordinary. Five tours in English (and more in French) offer everything from role-playing as Flemish traders at the Grand Royal Fair of 1548, to a crime scene investigation, to an Amazing Race-type team tour. We highly recommend Extraordinary Tour of Lyon’s Old Town , which takes you on an intimate journey to get a closer look at the unique passageways of the Old Town, bringing tales of the Renaissance to life!

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Great tour and food very yummy

Love it all! Our tour guide Tatiana was wonderful. Great selection of different foods an wines. Highly recommended!!!

Hi Barbara, Thanks for this very kind review about me and the aperitif tour ☺️ I am very happy that you enjoyed the tour. I hope to see you a next time in Lyon. Best regards, Tatiana.

The tour was simply great! Seeing Lyon's old town and enjoying three different restaurants was a lot of fun. Our guide did a great job! We loved ALL 😍

Hello Justine, Thank you for your review ☺️ I Had a very good time with you and your friends. Thank you for your trust. See you a next time for another tour around Lyon. Best regards, Tatiana.

Taking a tour with "Praline et Rosette" is a very original way to visit the city of Lyon. We loved hearing all kinds of anecdotes about the city, while tasting delicious specialties. I highly recommend !

Dear Anne, Thank you for your very kind review ☺️ I am happy to learn that you enjoyed the visit and the tastings during the visit. I hope to see you again next time in Lyon to discover our other tours best regards, Tatiana.

We had a great time with Tatiana. She made us taste many things, very varied and above all very tasty. We loved her little anecdotes about Lyon throughout the ride and the small group was friendly. Many thanks to Praline and Rosette for combining Lyonnaise culture and gastronomy !! See you soon

Hello ☺️ Thank you for your review! I had a great time with you :) I'm happy to hear that you enjoyed our aperitif tour! Best regards, Tatiana.

My husband offered me this visit as a gift last Christmas and it turned out to be very special. We went on a beautiful walk in the old town of Lyon and tried delicious drinks and things to eat. The guide, Tatiana, was very nice and passionate about gastronomy and her city. I definitely recommend this visit, especially for couples as it is a very romantic thing to do!

Hello Diane, I am happy to hear that you enjoyed the visit. You are right, the old town is a very beautiful and romantic place to come as a couple. ☺️ Thank you for your very kind review! Best regards, Tatiana.

Our friends from London came to visit us for the weekend, and we naturally thought of Praline and Rosette to share a convivial moment combining a cultural visit and delicacies in their native language. We had a great time with our friends, who loved discovering Lyon's anecdotes, and for our part, we also re-discovered our city, not forgetting the traditional tastings. It was a great experience, and they didn't leave empty-handed.

Hello Priscilla, Very nice comment, thank you very much! ☺️ it was a great pleasure for us to introduce your friends to Lyon and its gastronomy and I am proud to know that I taught you some anecdotes from your own city. Thank you very much for your trust. See you soon for a new tour! Tatiana.

15+ French Dishes You Need To Try On Your Lyon Food Tour

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It had been our dream to visit Lyon, France for the longest time, and we finally made it happen this year!! Dubbed the “food capital of the world,” Lyon is every foodie’s dream come true. Home to many top chefs like Mère Fillioux, Paul Bocuse, and Mathieu Viannay, Lyon is no doubt the ideal place for you to fall in love with French cuisine!

Before you embark on your Lyon food tour, make sure to familiarize with the Lyonnaise cuisine. That way you can feel like a local as you experience the best Lyon has to offer. This introductory food guide highlights the typical French dishes you will find in Lyon as well as a list of the best bouchons in Lyon and top Michelin restaurants in France to add to your itinerary.

Salade Lyonnaise

Let’s start with appetizers!

You’ll find Salade Lyonnaise (Lyonnaise salad) at almost every restaurant in Lyon. What’s so special about Lyonnaise salad?

Typically, the bowl comprises of fresh lettuce with small pieces of bacon, poached eggs, croutons, and vinaigrette dressing, but every restaurant does it a bit differently.

Some bouchons (old-fashioned bistros) have their own magic recipe to tempt diners’ taste buds. For example, at Daniel & Denise, the salad also comes with snout slices, lentils, smoked herring, and potato amandine. It is the most unforgettable Salade Lyonnaise we have ever tried!

Cervelle de Canut

Don’t gross out by its literal translation “silk worker’s brains, ” there is no component of brains in Cervelle de Canut whatsoever. Instead, this specialty is more like a cheese spread, made of fromage blanc, chopped herbs, shallots, salt, pepper, olive oil, and vinegar. It is enjoyed with sliced baguette as an hors-d’œuvre.

So, where did the name “silk worker’s brains” come from?

Back in the day, silk production was the pillar of Lyon’s economy. The city was known as the silk-weaving capital of France . When the silk industry reached its peak in the 19th century, there were over 100,000 looms in business!!

Silk workers, known as ‘ canuts ’, would start working before dawn. To recharge, they would visit bouchons for a hearty morning meal ( mâchon ), and the seasoned cheese spread was typically served on the table.

Rosette de Lyon

Along with baguette and Cervelle de Canut, it is common to find   dry-cured pork sausage ( Rosette de Lyon ) served as an appetizer. This signature specialty is made with a casing from a pig’s lower intestine, stuffed with coarse ground pork. It makes a tasty addition to sandwiches and charcuterie boards.

Andouillette

Speaking of sausages, you will come across andouillette in markets or on restaurant menus. The famous Andouilette is made entirely of pork (sometimes veal) intestines and stomachs, seasoned with pepper, wine, and onions.

It is known to have a very strong, distinctive smell so be prepared. Most of the time, it is served hot, either boiled, panfried or barbecued, but it can be eaten cold as well.

Fonds d’Artichauts aux Foie Gras

Another classic starter is Fonds d’Artichauts aux Foie Gras.  First created by la mère Filloux, later modified by Eugénie Brazier, this dish combines delicate melting foie gras and crisp artichoke hearts, providing a remarkable depth of flavour!

Pâté en Croûte

Literally “pâté in a pastry crust,” Pâté en Croûte is a popular cold dish. Typically, the pâté is made of pork, but sometimes it can be veal, poultry or rabbit. Between the meat pie and pastry crust, chilled transparent jelly is added to fill the top cavity.

The end product is rich, dense and divinely good.

Saucisson de Lyon Brioche

One of our favourite French dish in Lyon is Saucisson de Lyon Brioche (sausage in a brioche).  Salty and sweet, it is amazing how something simple like this can be so satisfying. Cooked sausage stuffed in a wonderfully soft and buttery brioche, it is a taste you can never forget!

You will see Quenelles everywhere in Lyon bistros. This football-shaped specialty is typically made with pike (a freshwater fish), mixed with butter, flour, milk, and eggs. It is cooked with tomato sauce, béchamel, or the famous Nantua sauce (prepared with crayfish, carrots, celery and cognac).

Coq au Vin (Rooster in wine sauce) , another legendary dish in Lyonnaise cuisine. Essentially, it comprises of chicken seasoned with herbs and vegetables. The meat is then slowly braised in a Burgundy wine sauce until it is tender on the inside. The stew dish promises textured, juicy meat!

Soupe aux Truffes Noires V.G.E.

When speaking of French dishes, we can’t leave out Chef Paul Bocuse, the pope of French cooking and the founding father of modern French cuisine.

His most famous dish was Soupe aux Truffes Noires V.G.E. (black-truffle soup named after former French President Valéry Giscard d’Estaing). This famed soup contains foie gras, mushrooms, truffles, and chicken broth;all held captive under a dome of puff pastry.

You can try this classic dish at his three Michelin-starred restaurant in Collonges-au-Mont-d’Or located just 4km north of Lyon.

Poulet En Vessie

Another one of Bocuse’s iconic dishes is Poulet en Vessie (truffle-stuffed bresse chicken cooked in a pig’s bladder).

We know what you’re thinking: Cooking in pig’s bladder? How? This is a technique pioneered by Brazier (remember we mentioned her earlier?). It begins by stuffing slices of black truffles and foie gras under the chicken skin. The chicken is then enclosed in the bladder and packed in an aromatic broth. The method makes the meat extremely flavorful and moist!

At Paul Bocuse Restaurant, the staff will deflate the bladder and debone the entire chicken in front of your eyes. In case you are curious about how it is done, check out the clip below:

Bugnes Lyonnaises

Now, let’s move onto desserts!

Bugnes Lyonnaises is a classic Lyonnaise dessert, similar to beignet but not quite the same. This lemon-scented pastry is thinner and crunchier, sprinkled with powdered sugar.

You will see pink pralines (almonds with pink sugar coating) everywhere on the streets of Lyon. This traditional French confection is unique to Lyon, can be eaten alone as it is or added to desserts.

Tarte aux Pralines

The most common pralines dessert is Tarte aux Pralines (Pralines Tart).  The combination of crushed pralines and all-butter shortcrust pastry delivers an irresistible taste!

Coussin de Lyon

Shaped in a pillow, this sweet specialty of Lyon is made with chocolate, marzipan, flavoured with curacao liqueur. It can be distinguished with its aqua green colour.

Best Restaurants in Lyon for Classic Lyonnaise Meals

All those sound delicious, but where can you have a classic Lyonnaise meal? below are a few bouchons and Michelin star restaurants in Lyon we recommend you stop by!

Daniel Et Denise

To try traditional Lyonnaise food, we highly suggest putting Daniel et Denise on your agenda. As one of the best bouchons in Lyon, the bistro is dedicated to serving local specialties. Their delicious Lyonnaise dishes like quenelle and salade Lyonnaise are sure to dazzle taste buds!

The restaurant has four locations across the city. Reservation is recommended as they can get quite busy (even on weekdays)!

La Mère Brazier

We mentioned Eugénie Brazier a few times earlier. She is the mother of modern French cooking and the first woman to be awarded six Michelin stars! Many renowned chefs including Paul Bocuse were her student.

To get a taste of her recipes, visit La Mère Brazier – her first restaurant, which was established in 1921 when she was only 26 years old. Today, the establishment holds two Michelin stars and is run by executive chef Mathieu Viannay.

Auberge Du Pont De Collonges

The Paul Bocuse Restaurant in Lyon is a destination itself, attracting foodies around the world year-round. This luxury establishment has held three Michelin stars continually since 1965. It is also the only one in Lyon to receive three stars.

You will quickly understand why it is worth a special journey as soon as you arrive. The dining rooms in Paul Bocuse Restaurant is pure elegance. Service is impeccable. Each dish is carefully planned to balance tastes and textures. The entire dining experience is unmatched by any other Lyon Michelin restaurants.

Today, Chef Bocuse is no longer there, but a trio of chefs, Christophe Muller, Gilles Reinhardt, and Olivier Couvin, carry on his legacy so that you can enjoy his classic dishes like black truffle soup and sea bass stuffed in puff pastry shell.

Les Halles De Lyon Paul Bocuse

For casual eateries, we recommend Les Halles De Lyon Paul Bocuse, a well-known indoor food market in Lyon, named after the famous chef Paul Bocuse.

The market houses 48 food stalls impressing you with gourmet delights, like cured meat, pastries, cheeses, and chocolates (perfect place to go food shopping in Lyon, France!). There is also a good selection of casual bars and restaurants to enjoy a sit-down meal.

Cooking Classes in Lyon, France

Want to learn to make classic Lyonnaise dishes? We recommend book a cooking class on eatwith with chef Thierry.

We did a 3-hour cooking class with him. Aside from learning the traditional cooking technique, Thierry gave us an informative introduction into the history of Lyon and its influence on the Lyonnaise food culture. He is very passionate and knowledgeable!

You can choose between 3 different options – market tour, cooking class, and pastry class. This is a great way to familiarize yourself with Lyonnaise cuisine and we recommend doing this at the beginning of your Lyon vacation!

We hope this article incentivizes you to visit Lyon, the gastronomy capital of France! Lyon is truly unique and has surprised us in so many ways!

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Such a great read, thanks for sharing. OMG those desserts – how can you choose between the tarte or the Coussin de Lyon? I would definitely enjoy the cooking class and visiting the restaurants in your article. So much to do I would be in ‘foodie heaven’.

That’s interesting. I live in Belgium currently, neighbour to France and we’re planning to explore the country soon and ofcourse Lyon is in the list! Cervelle de Canut sounds horrible with ‘brain’ in it, but super happy to know that its vegetarian! Oh! I didn’t know Coq au Vin is from Lyon. I know it from SATC movie when Carrie Bradshaw says, ‘I’m more Coco Chanel than Coq au Vin’!!!

Food in Lyon and your cooking class look amazing – I love Coq au Vin personally, it is such a classic. I would love to return to France sometime. I’ve spent months living in France but that was working in the Northern France refugee camps. When I wasn’t working, I was in a very suburban area that felt very much like the UK. I ate a lot of oatmeal and sandwiches and random Ethiopian curries, LOL! So I don’t think I really have gotten a “feel” for France or its more cultural sides – like the amazing food! You’ve definitely inspired me to investigate this for my October travel plans, Cat….

I loved the article! Also made me so hungry!haha, cant wait to go to Lyon to try that soup with foie gras!!!! 

So typically French, where as much care is taken with the food as with its presentation. Though I have not ventured to Lyon , I have a friend from there and he is a top-notch chef and no wonder judging from your article. The Foie Gras serving is gorgeous but what I would really like to taste is the Coq Au Vin. And of course the French Desserts (your photos make my mouth water) – who can resist them ?

My mouth’s watering after reading this post!! The Saucisson brioche looks wonderful, and is something I’d devour in 10 seconds! As I’ve a sweet tooth, the Bugnes Lyonnaise also looks interesting. They’d also make some nice gifts to take home.

I just love the “silk worker’s brains” story. And I could imagine enjoying the cheese spread with a fresh baguette, a bottle of wine, and a nice dried pork sausage, sitting on a bench and watching Lyon pass me by…until I headed off to buy some Bugnes Lyonnaises and chase a few down with a cup of coffee. Mmmmmmmmmm.

Brains of silk workers. Only the French… I just read how Buckingham Palace was built on a mulberry field. The mulberry trees were to feed British silkworms to oust French silk. The praline pie looks amazing.

I think about the only thing I’ve heard of in this post is Coq au Vin. Which is great. Nice to be introduced to some innovative new cooking. I guess Lyon is the place to go. I still haven’t been, so I must add it to the list.

A lot of people don’t know that Lyon is the food capital of France – they always assume it is Paris. I used to live 2 hours from Lyon so I had plenty of opportunities to visit, eat and explore! I So miss the praline tarts – I have not seen them in the US anywhere and they are SO delicious!

This looks absolutely delicious! I’ve never been too keen on French dishes but then again these pictures make me reconsider. La Mere Brazier and the Coussin de Lyon are my top choices but the Tarte aux Pralines looks really delicious as well. I’m positively surprised to be honest, I guess I need to give french cuisine another chance!

I never knew that Lyon is foodies paradise. It would be great to taste all those things here in Lyon. I would love to taste the Lyon dessert – bugnes lyonnaises and Pink pralines. Even the ambiance of Daniel Et Denise is beautiful. Thanks for sharing wonderful list.

wow loved the article thanks

Your food photography is always on point! I’d love to try the Bugnes Lyonnaises – they sound delicious! And, I love that beautiful mural!

I have not visited Lyon before ad only done Paris but this post surely puts it on my list to visit places in France. Being a food buff and enjoying French cuisine it makes it the perfect destination I must say. Truly an understated destination and one which needs more promotion like the capital and Nice.  I would surely want to get involved in the Cooking Class with Chef Thierry.  Thanks for sharing this great culinary journey. 

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Embark on a captivating journey through the enchanting Vieux Lyon, where we'll indulge in the timeless French tradition of savoring a delectable aperitif, all under the guidance of an expert guide. Meander through the enchanting labyrinth of ancient alleyways that compose Vieux Lyon, while treating your taste buds to an exquisite array of charcuterie, savoring the finest cheese platters crafted by local artisans, or relishing a diverse selection of Lyonnais delicacies, all thoughtfully paired with the perfect glass of wine. Prepare to have the secrets of this Renaissance neighborhood unveiled before your eyes, as we delve into its UNESCO World Heritage Site status. Discover the allure of the most Michelin-starred street in all of France and traverse the renowned traboules. Along the way, we'll uncover the origins of Lyon's culinary heritage, from the revered Mères Lyonnaises to the iconic chef extraordinaire, Paul Bocuse. With a duration of 2 hours and 30 minutes, this delightful excursion promises three exceptional gastronomic interludes, leaving you in no doubt that Lyon's claim as the gastronomic capital of France is more than well-deserved. Important: Foods may contain allergens

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