25 September 2024 | Tourism, Gastronomy
Gourmet getaway in Lyon
Lyon is often called the capital of French gastronomy, it is an essential destination for lovers of good food. Nestled between the Rhône and the Saône, this city is full of culinary delights that will delight your taste buds. If you are passionate about cooking, a gastronomic getaway in Lyon promises you an unforgettable experience.
The Lyon corks
Les bouchons lyonnais are small restaurants typical of Lyon that are much more than just a place where you come to eat. They embody the soul of the city, a true celebration of local cuisine and traditions. These small restaurants are known for their friendly atmosphere where we sit around good traditional dishes of Lyon cuisine. We discover a simple and comforting cuisine. Inherited from the women chefs called "Lyon mothers" who make the culinary reputation of Lyon at the beginning of the 20th century. You will find the essentials: pike quenelle, poultry liver cake. Each cork has its personality with recipes passed down from generation to generation, adapted according to the mood of the chef and products of the market. Enjoy a bottle of wine honoring the local wines of Beaujolais, Côtes du Rhône... To accompany the dishes and the Lyon cuisine.
Les Halles Paul Bocuse: temple of greed
Les Halles Paul Bocuse allows a total immersion in the culinary richness of Lyon, this covered market brings together a multitude of local artisans: cheesemakers, butchers, bakers and master chocolatiers-pastry chefs. It is the perfect place to taste local traditions, exchange with producers, discover the secrets of making the dishes that make Lyon famous.
Starred Chefs
Restaurant de Paul de Bocuse, 3 stars
You will find renowned establishments in Lyon such as that of Paul de Bocuse, a 3-star gourmet restaurant according to the Michelin ranking published in January 2019. His specialties include:
Wolf in puff pastry crust, cotton sauce
Lobster salad
Bresse voultry in bladder "mother fillioux"
VGE truffle soup
The Epona restaurant, 5 stars
This restaurant offers reinterpreted Lyon classics. Its chef, Mathieu Charrois and his team offer you unique flavours to taste. More information about the restaurant Epona.
Clovis house restaurant, 1 star
Directed by chef Clovis Khoury, this establishment offers a variety of dishes focused mostly on creativity and flavors beyond the borders of the Rhône. Signature dishes and specialties to be found:
Breton lobster picked just in time
Herbed crab ravioli
Calf sweetbreads in a herb crust
Calf's head and beef from Aubrac
Market vegetables and marrow juice
More information on the Maison Clovis website.
The Vatel restaurant
The Vatel restaurant located in the heart of Lyon is one of the most remarkable gourmet restaurants. Chef François Vatel offers a menu combining tradition and modernity.
The Croix-Rousse Market
Live an authentic experience in the heart of local life, enjoy the quality products of the Croix-Rousse market. It is one of the most emblematic markets in Lyon, it is a place of life, rich in meetings, exchanges and sharing in the heart of this historic district.