Local specialties of the Lyon region
It's impossible to visit Lyon without tasting its specialties! The world capital of gastronomy, the city delights both discerning palates and curious gourmands. Between sweet treats, melting cheeses, and typical Lyonnais dishes, every meal becomes a delicious discovery.
During your stay at a hotel in Lyon, indulge in a culinary escapade filled with regional flavors.
It's hard to resist its vibrant pink color and caramelized sugar aroma. The praline tart, emblematic of Lyon, perfectly combines crispness and softness.
It is as beautiful as it is delicious, perfect for ending a meal on a colorful and gourmet note.
These small, golden, slightly crispy doughnuts are a true institution.
Lyonnaise bugnes, often prepared for Mardi Gras, are best enjoyed warm, sprinkled with powdered sugar. A simple and regressive pleasure that everyone agrees on!
Don't be fooled by its name! This Lyon classic is actually a light preparation made with fromage blanc, fresh herbs, garlic, and shallots, served chilled with toast.
Enjoy it in a bouchon lyonnais, accompanied by a glass of chilled white wine.
The star of regional cheese platters, Saint-Marcellin is a melt-in-the-mouth delight with a subtle flavor.
Originating from the village of the same name, a few kilometers from Lyon, it can be enjoyed plain or on a slice of fresh bread.
A true emblem of the city, saucisson lyonnais comes in all its forms: rosette, Jésus de Lyon, or even the famous brioche version.
This pistachio sausage, wrapped in a soft, golden brioche, is best enjoyed warm.
This is the quintessential Lyonnais dish. Soft and light, quenelles—often made with pike—are served topped with a creamy Nantua sauce.
A classic that's a must-try to understand why Lyonnaise cuisine is so renowned.
Fans of hearty dishes will appreciate tabillon de sapeur, a marinated, breaded, and crispy piece of double fat.
And to accompany it, discover cardoons, an ancient vegetable with a flavor similar to artichokes, often baked au gratin or served in a white sauce.
This refined confection combines chocolate and marzipan with unique elegance.
The Coussin de Lyon, recognizable by its green hue and unique shape,is one of the city's most beautiful gourmet symbols.
Its secret recipe requires several days of preparation—and only a few seconds to enjoy!
Book your room at the Créqui**** hotel located in the heart of Lyon, ideal for easily reaching the city's gourmet destinations.
During your stay at a hotel in Lyon, indulge in a culinary escapade filled with regional flavors.
Praline tart, a sweet gem made in Lyon
It's hard to resist its vibrant pink color and caramelized sugar aroma. The praline tart, emblematic of Lyon, perfectly combines crispness and softness.
It is as beautiful as it is delicious, perfect for ending a meal on a colorful and gourmet note.
Bugnes, a Carnival tradition
These small, golden, slightly crispy doughnuts are a true institution.
Lyonnaise bugnes, often prepared for Mardi Gras, are best enjoyed warm, sprinkled with powdered sugar. A simple and regressive pleasure that everyone agrees on!
Cervelle de canut, guaranteed freshness
Don't be fooled by its name! This Lyon classic is actually a light preparation made with fromage blanc, fresh herbs, garlic, and shallots, served chilled with toast.
Enjoy it in a bouchon lyonnais, accompanied by a glass of chilled white wine.
Saint-Marcellin, a mild cheese
The star of regional cheese platters, Saint-Marcellin is a melt-in-the-mouth delight with a subtle flavor.
Originating from the village of the same name, a few kilometers from Lyon, it can be enjoyed plain or on a slice of fresh bread.
Saucisson lyonnais and its brioche version
A true emblem of the city, saucisson lyonnais comes in all its forms: rosette, Jésus de Lyon, or even the famous brioche version.
This pistachio sausage, wrapped in a soft, golden brioche, is best enjoyed warm.
Quenelles, the iconic dish of Lyon
This is the quintessential Lyonnais dish. Soft and light, quenelles—often made with pike—are served topped with a creamy Nantua sauce.
A classic that's a must-try to understand why Lyonnaise cuisine is so renowned.
Tabillon de sapeur and cardoons, for the curious
Fans of hearty dishes will appreciate tabillon de sapeur, a marinated, breaded, and crispy piece of double fat.
And to accompany it, discover cardoons, an ancient vegetable with a flavor similar to artichokes, often baked au gratin or served in a white sauce.
Le Coussin de Lyon, the finishing touch
This refined confection combines chocolate and marzipan with unique elegance.
The Coussin de Lyon, recognizable by its green hue and unique shape,is one of the city's most beautiful gourmet symbols.
Its secret recipe requires several days of preparation—and only a few seconds to enjoy!
Book your room at the Créqui**** hotel located in the heart of Lyon, ideal for easily reaching the city's gourmet destinations.
