Guidebook for Lyon
Food Scene
Excellent traditional food here ! Even though you're in the historical area, this is rare since there are many tourist traps...
* Warning * you will need to book in advance !
You will taste rich and hearty meals. They take the time to cook it so that the meat and sauces are perfect.
I love the terrines too !
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Notre Maison
2 Rue de Gadagne Excellent traditional food here ! Even though you're in the historical area, this is rare since there are many tourist traps...
* Warning * you will need to book in advance !
You will taste rich and hearty meals. They take the time to cook it so that the meat and sauces are perfect.
I love the terrines too !
Eric Kayser Bäckerei
1 Av. Adolphe MaxA big open air market with bio vegetables and all sorts of cooked food.
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Marché alimentaire Saint-Antoine Célestins
32 Quai Saint-AntoineA big open air market with bio vegetables and all sorts of cooked food.
Bredz Boulang Nuit
4 Rue Saint-JeanA so-so boulangerie, but it's open 24/7 so it might come in handy !
Savanah
4 Pl. du ChangeTaco Taco
12 Pl. Saint-PaulSome good and nourishing street food !
You can have it delivered when it's pouring too.
You can go here * for the pizzas *, which are among the best in Lyon.
* Warning * avoid the restaurants as it is not worth the price (another tourist trap).
Dolce Follia
5 Pl. du ChangeYou can go here * for the pizzas *, which are among the best in Lyon.
* Warning * avoid the restaurants as it is not worth the price (another tourist trap).
The street food for the vegis ! Great meals for the price !
You can have it delivered too.
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YAAFA
17 Rue d'AlgérieThe street food for the vegis ! Great meals for the price !
You can have it delivered too.
Exceptional street food here ! With local ingredients and the vegis are not forgotten, far from it.
Can be delivered, which is always a plus !
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The Roster Lyon Platière
22 Rue de la PlatièreExceptional street food here ! With local ingredients and the vegis are not forgotten, far from it.
Can be delivered, which is always a plus !
PANI JO
35 Rue de l'UniversitéThe best pizzas of Lyon !
Insanely tasty, it was quite the surprise !
They can adapt their meals for the vegis.
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Aromatic Restaurant
15 Rue du Chariot d'OrInsanely tasty, it was quite the surprise !
They can adapt their meals for the vegis.
Not the best, but the closest of the good boulangerie.
I'm especially putting this one so that you don't make the mistake to go to BredZ (unless it's 4am and you have no choice).
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Boulangerie Chez Jules St Paul
7 Rue Octavio MeyNot the best, but the closest of the good boulangerie.
I'm especially putting this one so that you don't make the mistake to go to BredZ (unless it's 4am and you have no choice).
It's far but it's also the best restaurant of japanese food in Lyon. There's plenty of choice for the vegetarians too.
You may have to book in advance.
Bentomania Honten
17 Rue Dr BouchutIt's far but it's also the best restaurant of japanese food in Lyon. There's plenty of choice for the vegetarians too.
You may have to book in advance.
Le Royal Indien
Very good indian food here, and a great option for the vegis out there !
The best value to quality restaurant, in the "bouchon" (traditional food) range.
Wholesome and tasty !
* Warning * book in advance !
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Le Bouchon des Filles
20 Rue Sergent BlandanThe best value to quality restaurant, in the "bouchon" (traditional food) range.
Wholesome and tasty !
* Warning * book in advance !
Sightseeing
Place des Terreaux
Place des TerreauxHere you will go through the buildings via the "traboules", typical of Lyon.
Also the area is very lively, full of creators' shops, local theaters , music clubs, bars, street art....
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Pentes de la Croix Rousse
Here you will go through the buildings via the "traboules", typical of Lyon.
Also the area is very lively, full of creators' shops, local theaters , music clubs, bars, street art....
Parks & Nature
Here you rest and breath some fresh air, while having a picnic.
You might also be interested in the huge "jardin botanique", gathering whole habitats from all over the world.
There's a small zoo too.
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Iparke ye-Tete d'Or
Boulevard des BelgesHere you rest and breath some fresh air, while having a picnic.
You might also be interested in the huge "jardin botanique", gathering whole habitats from all over the world.
There's a small zoo too.
Very lively at night, especially in the summer, since the water is carrying a fresh breath.
Perfect for a run too.
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Quai Saint-Vincent
Quai Saint-VincentVery lively at night, especially in the summer, since the water is carrying a fresh breath.
Perfect for a run too.
Arts & Culture
Every sunday the local creators display their work on the quais.
You can follow up with the open air market on the other side of the Saône.
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Creation Marketplace
3-4 Quai Romain RollandEvery sunday the local creators display their work on the quais.
You can follow up with the open air market on the other side of the Saône.
Very interesting musée, on the local arts and crafts of Lyon.
You will see masterpieces of architecture, clothes, instruments and many more.
There's a rooftop bar too ;)
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Imikhumbi yeGadagne
1 Pl. du Petit CollègeVery interesting musée, on the local arts and crafts of Lyon.
You will see masterpieces of architecture, clothes, instruments and many more.
There's a rooftop bar too ;)
Drinks & Nightlife
Les Berthom Lyon Opera
24 Rue PizayA huge set of incredibly tasty beers !
A cosy place, where local artist jam and perform their new creations in turn.
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Kraspek Myzik
20 Mnt Saint-SébastienA cosy place, where local artist jam and perform their new creations in turn.
La Clef de Voute
1 Pl. ChardonnetA great jazz bar, with a nice atmosphere.
A very appealing terrace, and punk/rock concerts downstairs.
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Trokson
110 Mnt de la Grande-CôteA very appealing terrace, and punk/rock concerts downstairs.
L'Absinthe
22 Rue de FlessellesThe always lively Absinthe disco/bar !
La Grooverie
9 Rue du Jardin des PlantesNice jazz & rock concerts in a cosy bar.
Le Sucre
50 Quai RambaudIf you're into electro, this is were the action is !