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...
To the question (the million-dollar question in the capital of Gaul): “What’s your top spot for a typical Lyon-style meal?”, once again, many of you shared your thoughts on our Facebook page. We received...
Food has this unique ability to transport us back to our memories. Proust had his madeleine, but we all have within us that flavor that takes us back to our grandmothers’ kitchens. If Lyon were to do the...
The ski season is gradually coming to an end in the Alps, but in the capital of Gaul, putting away the skis is out of the question—especially when they lead us down the path of appetite. So, let’s grab ou...
When we say that the best jams are made in old pots... Brasserie Georges, La Meunière, Café des Fédérations, Café Comptoir Abel…all these establishments have passed the three-digit mark, and, as if to thu...
Calling all Harry Potter™ fans and lovers of extraordinary places—in Lyon, there’s a spot where magic feels almost real. With its spectacular architecture and timeless atmosphere, this restaurant nestled...