The Freemasons: Secrets of the Lyon Morning Mass
What is a mâchon? Discover the history of the Francs-Mâchons, the rules of this atypical Lyonnais breakfast.
The painted walls of the Tony Garnier Urban Museum
Tony Garnier Urban Museum: 25 Monumental Open-Air Murals. A unique journey in France, blending architecture, working-class history, and monumental street art. Street art · Architecture · Lyon 8. A neighborhood reinvented through mural art. In the États-Unis district, the Tony Garnier Urban Museum is a museum… without walls. Or rather, a […]
La Papoterie: A ceramic café in Lyon
A welcoming workshop to paint, create, chat… and leave with your own ceramic piece. Ceramics · Workshop · Creative Café A story that began in Montreal, grew in Paris, and arrived in Lyon. La Papoterie is the perfect activity to disconnect, create, share, and leave with a unique object. After conquering Paris, this modern and welcoming ceramics café […]
Eclipso Lyon: the virtual reality experience that takes you on a journey
A 1,000 m² VR center, spectacular historical expeditions, and total immersion for 45 minutes. Virtual Reality · Culture · Confluence A unique VR center in France, Eclipso Lyon, located in Confluence, is one of the most ambitious virtual reality centers in Europe. Spanning 1,000 m², it offers cultural expeditions […]
Café Gadagne: a haven suspended in the heart of Old Lyon
A café-restaurant perched above the rooftops, a Renaissance garden, and a timeless escape. Old Lyon · Hanging Garden · Café Gadagne The Gadagne Hanging Garden: a hidden gem Café Gadagne is one of those places you think you know… until you actually step inside. Nestled on the top floor of the […]
Le Flanboyant: simply the best flans in Lyon
Over 50 flavors, a love story, and a recipe that has become a cult classic. Flan · Pastry · Lyon A love story that became a flan story Le Flanboyant is not your average pastry shop. It's a Lyon institution dedicated to a single dessert: flan. Creamy, generous, fragrant, sometimes vegan or gluten-free, it […]
Floods and inundation: when Lyon reconnects with its history with water
Submerged quays, closed access points, and heightened vigilance serve as a reminder that the Saône is not just a scenic feature, but a powerful river. Saône · Rhône · Floods · History For several weeks, continuous rainfall has swollen the Saône, transforming the quays into a veritable aquatic stage set. Access points are closed, the banks impassable, and even […]
My Little Babka: the braided brioche that's melting hearts in Lyon
A traditional bakery, a family history, and babkas rated 4.9/5 that delight food lovers. Pastry · Brioche · Artisanal I discovered My Little Babka while tasting an absolutely incredible brioche: soft, fragrant, hand-braided, with that buttery, traditional taste that captivates you from the first bite. And when […]
Accented: the Lyon restaurant that elevates the art of spices
A story that began on the other side of the world, a passionate couple, and cuisine that takes you on a journey. World Cuisine · Spices · Lyon. Born from a meeting in New Zealand, Accentué is the project of two passionate individuals: Ashwin, a globetrotting chef steeped in Asian influences, and Jennifer, a hospitality expert. Together, they chose Lyon to open a restaurant […]
Maison Gloria in Lyon: a new brasserie on the Presqu'île
In place of L'Institution, a spectacular address blending a tropical ambiance, creative cocktails, and sharing plates. Presqu'île · Brasserie · Maison Gloria At the corner of Rue de la République and Rue Grenette, where L'Institution once stood, Maison Gloria reinvents the address as a chic tropical brasserie: an immersive decor, signature cocktails, […]
