It’s official: the best bouchon of the year is, unsurprisingly, in Lyon. Even though Café Lobut, last year’s big winner, is actually located in Villeurbanne, the winners of the Florent-Dessus Prize are never very far from the “kilometer zero” mark at Place Bellecour. This one, even before we get to what’s on the plate, boasts one of the most beautiful manes in Lyon. Located between the Saint-Nizier Church and the Palais de la Bourse, on a street adjacent to President Édouard-Herriot Street and accessible via a traboule… it really doesn’t get any more Lyon-esque than this!
Le Musée, voted best bouchon of 2026
We recently told you about La Mère Jean, which, on Rue des Marronniers, has been delighting Lyonnais and passersby for 103 years. Here’s another Lyon institution that set up its kitchen right where horses used to eat! Housed in the former stables of City Hall, dating back to the 17th century, this building—now a listed historic site—harbors a thousand and one swashbuckling tales beneath its stone vaults… It’s enough to make you feel like you’re in a Dumas novel; your imagination runs wild.
D’Artagnan or not, one thing is certain: Le Musée just won the famous Florent-Dessus Award this week for Best Bouchon of 2026. A restaurant recognized as much for its culinary excellence as for its keen sense of hospitality. Here, you come to experience what makes up the soul of the people of Lyon: the famous hubbub of the bouchon, blending the calls of orders from the kitchen with the sound of the coffee pot and that almost mythical—and above all, inimitable—bustle of the dining room.
And on Saturday mornings, everyone heads to the Musée at 8 a.m.! But here, forget about boring exhibits meant to please your mother-in-law—make way for the famous Lyonnais mâchon. It’s one of the best spots to celebrate this centuries-old tradition… even your mother-in-law will be speechless!
A homemade menu for less than 30 euros
A starter. A main course. A dessert. All three for €29. Even the famous Bibendum couldn’t resist it, since Le Musée has recently been included in the recommendations of the world’s most famous culinary guide. Brioche-wrapped sausage, Lyon-style pork cheeks, “tablier de sapeur,” praline tart, or even chocolate mousse… the Pavlovian reflex works like a charm—we can just see you salivating as you read these few lines.
📍 2 rue des Forces, Lyon 2nd
arrondissement 🍴 €19 per dish and €29 for the starter, main course, and dessert menu (lunch)
❤️ Brioché sausage, “tablier de sapeur,” and chocolate
mousse ⏰ Open Tuesday through Saturday from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. and from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.—on Saturdays, open for lunch only. “Mâchon” is served at 8 a.m. every day the restaurant is open.
