​​🇫🇷 Lyon | A Century-Old Bouchon’s Authentic French Feast​​

​​Second trip to Lyon? Still all about EATING!​​ 🍽️ When I lived in Turin, weekends were often spent in Southern France—but its flavors (perhaps due to proximity to Sanremo) leaned Italian. Lyon, though? A realFrench home-cooking paradise! Today’s spotlight: ​​Café du Soleil​​, a bouchondating back to the ​​18th century​​.✨ ​​📍 Café du Soleil​​ ​​First encounter​​: Rainy afternoon in Vieux Lyon, yet a ​​queue snaked outside​​ 🌧️👫. ​​No reservation luck​​: Dropped by on Sunday—snagged the last table!🍀 ​​Vintage vibes​​: Wooden interiors, ​​spiral staircase​​ lined with historic photos 📸, and a chalkboard listing daily specials. ​​Homemade everything​​: From ​​smoked salmon​​ to ​​foie gras​​, and nutty desserts. ​​🍽️ Must-Order Dishes​​ 1️⃣ ​​Quenelles de Brochet​​ Pike dumplings with ​​veal butter, flour, eggs​​—cloud-like texture! 2️⃣ ​​Salade Lyonnaise​​ ​​Crunchy toast + smoky lardons​​ transform it into a main course. 3️⃣ ​​Steak/Purée + Panna Cotta​​ ​​€29 set menu​​—cozy ambiance + flawless flavors💖. ​​💡 Why Foodies Love Lyon​​ ​​Bouchons​​ like this preserve ​​century-old recipes​​ with hearty, unfussy charm . ​​Affordable luxury​​: Set menus often under €30, unlike Paris. ​​Local pride​​: Dishes like quenelles and andouillette are ​​Lyonnais signatures​​ . ​​Pro Tip​​: Arrive early—no reservations mean tables vanish fast! #LyonEats #FrenchBistro #FoodieHeaven