Lyon is France’s capital of gastronomy. Not only can you enjoy dishes from all over the world but the city itself has a distinctive cuisine that attracts foodies from within and outside the country. Dishes like cervelle de canut, rosette de Lyon, saucisson de Lyon, quenelles and poulet au vinaigre are served in bouchons, a type of restaurant found only in the city that serves traditional Lyonnaise cuisine. Due to its location in the wine-producing region of Rhône, the city also has some of the best French wines you can taste on your visit here.
Food and Drink
A Guide To Eating In Lyon, France's Gastronomy Capital
Lyon has a distinctive cuisine that attracts foodies from within and outside the country

Interior of a bouchon, a traditional local restaurant in Lyon
Photo: Elena Pominova/Shutterstock
Interior of a bouchon, a traditional local restaurant in Lyon
Photo: Elena Pominova/Shutterstock

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