Lyon travel guide - where to stay, what to do, and where to eat in Lyon, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France.
Lyonnaise cooking is built on pork, offal, river fish, poultry from Bresse, Saint-Marcellin and Saint-Félicien cheeses, and Beaujolais and Côtes du Rhône wines. Bouchons serve set menus at roughly €20-45 (about $22-50 USD), while the city also holds 4 two-star tables and about 10 one-star tables inside the city (Michelin 2026).
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Food tours & tastings in Lyon
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Street food
Local flavours at affordable prices.
Saucisson brioché
Hot sausage baked in brioche, sold at market stalls and bakeries.
Price: Price varies by stall
Praluline and praline tart
Brioche and tart filled with pink praline, a local sweet signature.
Price: Price varies by shop
Oysters at the market
Oyster vendors in the Halles stay open even on Mondays, when most other stalls are shut.
Price: Price varies by vendor
Food markets
Where locals shop and graze.
Les Halles de Lyon Paul Bocuse
Indoor hall of nearly 50 vendors, many run by Meilleurs Ouvriers de France, with Charcuterie Sibilia, cheesemongers and sit-down restaurants.
Hours: Stalls open about 7:00-19:00 Tuesday to Saturday and until 13:00 on Sunday; restaurants open later; Monday only oyster vendors per one source. Sources differ, so check halles-de-lyon-paulbocuse.com.
Marché Saint-Antoine
Riverside produce and food market along the Saône quay.
Hours: Morning market; typically closed Monday. Confirm locally.
Marché de la Croix-Rousse
Large neighbourhood market on the Croix-Rousse plateau.
Hours: Morning market; typically closed Monday. Confirm locally.
Dining etiquette & tips
Navigate the local food scene confidently.
Reserve bouchons and starred tables days or weeks ahead; Daniel et Denise Saint-Jean and Bouchon des Filles book out earliest.
Most bouchons close Saturday evening, Sunday and Monday; check each listing's hours.
Lunch set menus cost far less than dinner at the same bouchon.
Lyon kitchens often stop serving by 14:00 and 21:30; arrive on time.
Order a 'pot' (46 cl bottle) of Beaujolais or Côtes du Rhône as a house wine.
Menus generally list offal (andouillette, tripe); ask for alternatives if unsure.
- Vegetarian
- Bouchon menus are meat-heavy; vegetarians do better at Les Mauvaises Herbes, Zoï Kitchen and the international tables such as Layali Beyrouth. Culina Hortus, the city's gastronomic vegetarian restaurant, announced its closure for 19 August.
- Vegan
- Zoï Kitchen is 100 percent vegan; Les Mauvaises Herbes offers vegan options; Toké at Les Halles is cited for vegan empanadas.
- Gluten free
- Les Mauvaises Herbes lists gluten-free dishes; traditional quenelles and breaded tablier de sapeur contain gluten.
Food budget guide
What to expect at different price points.
| Level | Price | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Budget | Street food Plates at La Commune food hall from about €8 (about $9 USD); Guillotière district meals about €8-12 (about $9-13 USD), Note Chez Mounier (€20-30, about $22-34 USD) is among the cheapest traditional bouchons | Street food, local eateries, and simple restaurants. |
| Mid-range | $15-40/meal | Sit-down restaurants with good service and varied menus. |
| Upscale | $40+/meal | Fine dining, international cuisine, and premium experiences. |