Chez les Gones

Chez les Gones is a bistro inside Les Halles de Lyon Paul Bocuse, the covered food market at 102 Cours Lafayette in Lyon's 3rd arrondissement, in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of France. The market, beside the Part-Dieu district, is named after the celebrated chef Paul Bocuse and gathers the city's charcuterie, cheese, seafood and pastry stalls under one roof, so the restaurant sits at the centre of the food culture it serves. The word gones is Lyonnais for children, and the name gives the place a local, family-style tone. The kitchen serves traditional Lyonnais plates at accessible prices, with a typical meal costing about €19 to €26.50 per person before drinks. Specific signature dishes are not itemised in the available data, but the menu follows the classic bouchon repertoire of the city. An upstairs terrace offers an alternative to the busy market floor and is a pleasant option in fine weather. The atmosphere is that of a market bistro: bustling, informal, noisy at midday and attended by market traders, shoppers and visitors, and no dress code applies. Wine is usually available by the glass, and the market stalls offer further tasting opportunities. No reservation line was found, and the bistro is treated as a walk-in; arriving before the lunch rush or after it avoids queues for a table. Hours follow the market's opening hours, and exact times were not confirmed, so visitors should check the market website, halles-de-lyon-paulbocuse.com, before going. Combining lunch here with a walk among the stalls and nearby Part-Dieu makes an easy, inexpensive way to sample local food culture.