Is it still necessary to present Lyon as the world capital of gastronomy? gastronomy ? With its wealth of specialties, Lyon is teeming with unique expertise in bakeries and pastry shops. Whether your tastes are traditional or more original, whether you like sweet desserts or creamy viennoiseries, Lyon Secret has decided to list its 5 favorite bakeries and patisseries in the capital of Gaul. Delicious.
Run into one of these addresses, rest in one of the city parks and enjoy your pastry while watching passers-by.
1. Alain Rolancy
We can’t tell you how much we love this Croix-Rousse patisserie, whose creations made all our senses twirl. The Maison Alain Rolancy is certainly one of the best places to try the famous praline tart; the front of the establishment alone should make your mouth water!
📍 16 Grande Rue de la Croix-Rousse, 69004 Lyon.
Open Tuesday to Saturday, 8am to 7.30pm and Sunday, 8am to 1pm.
🚇 Croix-Rousse (metro C).
2. Boulangerie Saint-Vincent
Have you ever heard of the brioche galette de Saint-Vincent, with its dried and candied fruits? At the bakery of the same name, located in the first arrondissement of Paris, the products are all organically grown, and you can even find gluten-free bread! We love it!
📍 49 Quai Saint-Vincent, 69001 Lyon.
Open Tuesday to Saturday, 6.30am to 7.30pm and Sunday, 7am to 1pm.
🚇 Hôtel de Ville (metros A and C).
3. Boulangerie Marcel
Boulangerie Marcel’s pastries are to die for. With its convincing trompe-l’oeil, crookies and kinder bueno croissants, it’s sure to surprise you! Its viennoiseries are not to be outdone: its croissants are the ideal way to start the day on the right foot, so succulent are they and so delicious are the baguettes made on the premises! Come on, let’s run!
📍 128 rue Bugeaud, 69006 Lyon.
Open Tuesday to Sunday, 07h to 19h.
🚇 Brotteaux (metro B).
4. Zoï
One of the biggest challenges of being vegan is finding good baked goods. Eggs, butter, milk – French know-how is full of animal products. But in Lyon we’ re lucky, we’ve got Zoï! With their 100% plant-based cuisine, you can treat yourself without compromising on quality! And even if you’re not vegan or vegetarian, their little wonders are worth the detour! A little extra: their terrace on the slopes provides an idyllic setting, so why not try their Tourbillon Pécan with a cup of coffee?
📍 46 Mnt de la Grande-Côte, 69001
Open Monday to Friday 8.30am to 7pm and weekends 10am to 7pm.
🚇 Croix-Rousse (metro C).
5. The Rose of Tunis
And why not explore new flavours? Baklawas, makroudhs, gazelle horns, samsas. .. at La Rose de Tunis, located in the Guillotière district, oriental pastries are plentiful and we’re fans! Boxes are also available for gift-giving.
📍 35 Cours Gambetta, 69003 Lyon. Open daily from 8am to 10pm.
🚇 Saxe – Gambetta (metros B and D).
6. Les Éclaireurs Pâtissiers
An eclair bar? We love the concept! Head to the Presqu’île, where sweet (or savory!) éclairs await you for an unforgettable tasting experience. Light, airy and sophisticated, the éclairs from passionate chefs Romain and Guillaume Luyaut are simply unmissable. Whether they’re classic revisits or surprising creations (salmon dill, raspberry matcha or chorizo eclairs!), these eclairs are the new stars of Lyon’s patisserie scene. Go for it!
📍 18 Rue Romarin, 69001 Lyon.
Open Tuesdays from 2pm to 7:45pm, Wednesdays to Saturdays from 11am to 7:45pm and Sundays from 10am to 4pm.
🚇 Hôtel de Ville (metros A and C).
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