Eating at a bouchon remains a pleasure for all Lyonnais. The red-and-white checkered tablecloth, the owner in an apron behind the counter, the wooden chairs, the closely spaced tables, the pots hanging o...
While the World Cup is in full swing with a highly anticipated Paraguay vs. France match this weekend, Lyon is gearing up for a very different competition. More local, certainly, but no less exciting, and...
In Lyon, history is as much to be savored as it is to be experienced. As befits a gastronomic capital, our city is dotted with places that let you travel back in time with every bite. From historic boucho...
Places with a history are always fascinating. It sounds simple to say, but it’s so true. In Lyon, our establishments—and restaurants in particular—are wonderful catalysts for memories and legends. From Br...
Are you starting to get tired of pizza or sushi? Have you had your fill of Lyon specialties and know everybouchon in the city like the back of your hand? Don’t despair—we’ve got just what you need. Head t...
We’ll admit it, we’ve written easier articles… Lyon is brimming with excellent restaurants, and narrowing them down was no small feat. First, we conducted an in-depth survey among the Lyon Secret editori...
Its name could add to the list of common pleonasms in the French language. You know, those repetitions within a single sentence of words with the same meaning: going downstairs, as of today, freezing from...
From May 28 to June 14, 2026, the Aushopping Portes des Halles complex in Saint-Priest will host the very first French leg of Champion Burger, a massive event where several burger chains will compete befo...
This is the kind of restaurant that doesn’t go unnoticed and yet, paradoxically, blends right into the scenery… Here we are on a historic street in Lyon, and right in the middle of it, the façade of this...
To live on love and fresh water… and quenelles. Here’s what could be a very Lyon-style version of the saying. Yes, but to enjoy both the cool water and the flavor of the quenelles, head north toward Nantu...
