Lyon City Guide

Lyon | France

Read about the culinary city of Lyon. An epicentre for culture and cuisine in France. There's a lot to love about Lyon, from its wine legacy and commanding culinary scene, to the Roman baths and Renaissance architecture. It is said that Lyon, France's third-largest city, sits at the the confluence of three rivers not two – the Rhone, the Saone and a river of wine, because it is surrounded by wine regions such as Beaujolais, Burgundy and the Cote du Rhone and Cote Rotie. For adventurous foodies, France's gastronomic capital has long been home to rich culinary traditions and famous chefs including the late Paul Bocuse. Heritage markets, museums and the annual light festival compete for your attention if you can drag yourself away from the local bouchons (Lyonnaise bistros).

L'Abbaye de Collonges

Dine at L’Abbaye de Collonges, founded by acclaimed chef the late Paul Bocuse. The celebrity chef popularised nouvelle cuisine and the use of fresh, quality ingredients. His prestigious restaurant was formerly the Hotel du Pont, and has been in the Bocuse family for decades.

Beaujolais Wine Region

Visit the beautiful Beaujolais wine region, close to Lyon, where world-famous wineries and cellar doors are surrounded by regional history and lovely landscapes. Sample the wine from this region, a light red wine produced with Gamay Noir grapes, and raise a glass to these lush leafy vineyards.

Market Finds

See what makes Lyon France's 'gastronomic capital' on a discovery of the city’s fresh food markets at Les Halles de Lyon Paul Bocuse. There are more restaurants per capita than anywhere else in France, and even shops in this esteemed covered market are star-rated by the Michelin guide.