Lyon, the Capital of Gastronomy

First, Let’s Talk About Lyon’s "Gastronomic Cosmic Hub"😊 【Les Halles de Lyon Paul Bocuse (Paul Bocuse Lyon Market)】🍅🍅 This iconic market named after the "God of Cuisine" is a must-visit for every food lover in Lyon ! With over 60 stalls offering everything from top-tier ingredients to ready-to-eat dishes, plus many small restaurants nearby, you can eat your way through the entire area.🌙 Address: 102 Cours Lafayette 📅 Opening Hours: Monday-Saturday 07:30-19:30, Sunday 07:30-13:00 ⚠️ Never go before 9 AM! The stall owners are quite casual about opening times, and sleeping in is the norm—we’ve already learned this the hard way 💡 The absolute must-try is Lyon’s exclusive: ⭐【Pâté croûte (Crispy Pastry with Meat Filling). Don’t be fooled by its plain look—just try it, and you’ll find it incredibly delicious! We regretted buying too little 🌈 Next, let’s recommend some restaurants that best represent Lyon’s cuisine:💞 【Restaurant Paul Bocuse】 Address: Paul Bocuse, Auberge du Pont de Collonges 🌸🌸First up is the legendary restaurant of Paul Bocuse, the "God of French Cuisine" himself. This year marks its 101st anniversary—from service to food quality, it’s a textbook example of "authentic French cuisine" 👑. Food lovers from all over the world fly here specially for a meal every day, so book well in advance, guys! 🍰 Must-try Dishes: - Bresse Chicken (order for 2+ people to witness the spectacular presentation of the chicken in a pig’s bladder) - Truffle Soup VGE ("President’s Soup") - Crispy Potato-Crusted Fish 【Brasserie Le Nord - Bocuse】🥐🥐 Address: 18 rue Neuve If Restaurant Paul Bocuse is too pricey or hard to book, try this affordable 💰 bistro run by the Bocuse family 🍴. 🌳 It has a cozy French countryside vibe—complimentary lard cracklings are served before the meal, and it also offers specialty beef kidneys, perfectly capturing the essence of "Lyon’s rustic home-style dishes" (it even feels a bit similar to Northeast Chinese cuisine 😋). Must-try Dishes: - Braised Beef Cheeks in Red Wine (Joue de Bœuf) - Lyon-Style Sausages with Mashed Potatoes🌷 【Epona Restaurant】 Address: 20 quai Jules Courmont A Michelin-recommended ⭐ restaurant located on the ground floor of InterContinental Lyon Hotel. Originally a Catholic hospital, this building has a history of nearly 1,000 years since the Middle Ages and is now a classic landmark featured on Lyon’s postcards💛💛 The courtyard in front of the restaurant was once the hospital’s medicinal herb garden 🌸—you can wander around the historic building and enjoy views of the Rhône River before or after your meal. The restaurant is named after Epona 💫, a beloved goddess in Gallic religion and the patron saint of travelers—what a nice coincidence! Must-try Dishes: - Roasted Venison - Lobster Soup 🧸 Get ready, everyone! Let’s go! 🤩 #CityExpertProgram #France #Lyon #FrenchCuisine #WesternFood #FoodRecommendation #LocalSpecialtyFood #Europe #Travel #RestaurantRecommendation