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A cheese display in a market with various types of cheese on display. 1
A storefront with a glass facade and a sign that reads "Les Halles de Lyon". 2
A table with sliced meats, two glasses of white wine, and a basket of bread. 3
People eating at an outdoor food market. 4
People browsing a market with various items on display. 5
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Overview

    • Let a professional guide-actor lead you on this journey
    • Taste 12 different typical Lyon products
    • Hear the history of gastronomy brought to life through drama and emotion!
    • Small group and friendly atmosphere

Activity location

    • Lyon
    • Lyon, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • 102 Cr Lafayette F, 69003 Lyon, France | Your guide will be waiting for you at the entrance to Les Halles Paul Bocuse (inside) on the Cours Lafayette side. You'll recognize her by the "Cybèle" badge. The nearest metro station is "Place Guichard" or "Part-Dieu" (line B) Bus lines: C3, C9, C13
    • Lyon, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France

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What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Professional actor-guide to tell you about the history of gastronomy and the specialities you will taste
  • Inclusions
    Tour through the heart of Les Halles Paul Bocuse, “the belly of Lyon”
  • Inclusions
    Small group (12 people max)
  • Inclusions
    Savoury tastings: 3 typical Lyon cold cuts with a glass of wine, pike quenelle with sauce nantua, and 3 local cheeses with a glass of wine
  • Inclusions
    Sweet tastings: macaron, praline tart, and Coussin Lyonnais (Lyonnais-style almond cake)
  • Exclusions
    Transport to the meeting point (Les Halles Paul Bocuse)

What you can expect

  • Discover the famous Paul Bocuse Market and Lyon's great culinary tradition.
    During this unique exploration of the “heart of Lyon,” your guide-comedian (not in costume) will take you on a true journey through the city's culinary history.

    You'll meet Mère Brazier and the Italians of the Renaissance, who will tell you about their contribution to Lyonnaise gastronomy. The “mâchons” (Lyonnaise-style brunch) from the time of the Canuts (silk weavers), tripe, and macarons will no longer hold any secrets for you!

    This tour of Les Halles alternates between short, dramatised segments exploring the history of gastronomy and tastings of sweet and savoury delicacies: Lyonnais cold cuts accompanied by a glass of wine, local cheeses, quenelles, the iconic praline pie, as well as macarons and the famous Lyonnais “coussins.”

    You will discover—or rediscover—the Capital of Gastronomy in a fun, dynamic, and, above all, humorous way!

Location

Activity location

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    • Lyon
    • Lyon, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • 102 Cr Lafayette F, 69003 Lyon, France | Your guide will be waiting for you at the entrance to Les Halles Paul Bocuse (inside) on the Cours Lafayette side. You'll recognize her by the "Cybèle" badge. The nearest metro station is "Place Guichard" or "Part-Dieu" (line B) Bus lines: C3, C9, C13
    • Lyon, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France