I needed to find some specialty items we can't seem to get in the US easily anymore (looking at you…read moreChartreuse) so I did some research into liquor stores in Lyon. I'm very glad I came across this particular store because not only was it easy to find but we easily found everything we needed. Walking in, the displays are a feast for the eyes. Everything is organized so well and decorated so nicely. The sections are easy to navigate. There is more in this store than just wine and liquor as well. There's a nice assortment of candies, teas, and other specialty food items. The people who work in the store are also very friendly and helpful.

From the owner: Première cave historique de Lyon, la Maison Malleval a su traverser 150 ans d'histoire. C'est avec…read morele passage de plusieurs propriétaires qu'elle a su s'imposer comme une des caves à vin les plus importantes de la région. Aujourd'hui, nous pouvons trouver plus de 3 500 références de vin, 1 500 références de spiritueux ainsi qu'une épicerie fine prête à vous faire découvrir de délicieux produits. L'étroite collaboration de plusieurs sommeliers permet de vous dénicher des flacons qui pourraient vous surprendre, vous apportez de la nouveauté ainsi qu'une pointe de curiosité en plus des grands noms de vignerons que nous souhaitons vous présenter.

Oh hey first English review! We were pointed to Giraudet by our Airbnb host, the classifieds and…read morecustomary google searches. Quenelles were a Lyon specialty along with pralines brioche and we were eager to try it since we loved dumplings. They did not disappoint one bit. A saucy creamy delight with 2 large dumplings, the french might do little portions but the Lyonnais don't skimp on the quenelles. While on the one hand I wish they'd branch out and quenelles become a dish served here in the US, on the other it preserves its novelty and appeal by staying within Lyon borders.

From the owner: GIRAUDET est une Maison centenaire, au savoir-faire ancestral qui lui a permis d'être récompensée…read moredu Label Entreprise du Patrimoine vivant en 2012. Éprise de tradition, elle sait cependant vivre avec son époque et épouser les envies plurielles d'aujourd'hui. L'inventivité et le savoir-faire de GIRAUDET s'exprime autour d'un large éventail de quenelles, de sauces et de soupes fraîches, avec l'esprit du fait maison et l'attachement à trois valeurs fondamentales : fraîcheur, naturalité et créativité. GIRAUDET, c'est ainsi plus de 60 quenelles, 40 sauces et 120 soupes à offrir à ses papilles.

Lovely farmers market next to the Saône river…read more Lots of fresh fruits and vegetables, but also cured meats, cheeses and some prepared food, mostly at very fair prices. A really nice stroll in the morning. We went back twice.

Never mind Les Halles de Paul Bocuse…read more This is THE great gourmet market in Lyon. It is a massive massive street market on the banks of the Saone. Being on the river, it is as scenic as can possibly be imagined. The market goes on and on and on and on and on. Every kind of meat, every kind of fish, every kind of shellfish, every kind of vegetable, every kind of fruit, every kind of cheese, every kind of bread, every kind of pastry, every kind of spice, every kind of charcuterie, every kind of artisanal prepared food, Any thing you can think of in French cuisine: It's all here at the Marche Saint-Antoine. And they have it at multiple stalls - so you can pick and choose which vendor you like. Want to make pigeon stuffed with quince? They have the pigeon. They have the quince. Do you want fromage blanc made on the Savoyard model rather than following the Lyonnaise model? You have that option and six other choices as well. Have a French cookbook you read but can't use, since you can't find about a third of the ingredients? All those ingredients are at the Marche Saint-Antoine. The prices are very very reasonable. (The contrast with Les Halles de Paul Bocuse is particularly striking on the price issue.) If I lived in Lyon, I would set my cooking days to be the market days at the Marche Saint-Antoine ... Even if there was a perfectly good smaller market in my neighborhood.

Quality/Quantity - YES!! Finally Lyonnaise food! Walked the hall several times and ended up…read moreshopping and supporting at least 6 businesses. See pictures. All of which offered local Lyonnaise food. Thank you. Lyon is known for their food, but I have been unlucky with my meals. Some my fault, some theirs I am happy now to finally experience their local cuisine. Ambiance - Good size food hall. 3 butchers. 4-5 charcuterie shops. 7 bakeries. 11 cafes, bars, restaurants. 2 wine merchants. 5 seafood, oyster bars. 2 fish shops. 4 delis. 4 cheese shops. 3 produce shops. etc. Service - Overall good. Caters to both locals and tourists. Saw many tour groups. Price - Depends on what you buy, eat, or drink. I felt reasonably priced. Do keep in mind that this is also a tourist place, so prices may reflect that. Owner Comment - Congrats on all your success.

Les Halles are one of those markets in Lyon that is an obligatory stop. If you've ever been to any…read moregourmet food market in Europe this one is no exception. The flavor profile is of course lyonnaise and to no surprise Paul Bocuse photos are on every all. Others of the same stature include La Mère Brazier who also has a restaurant in her honor. The selection of every which way savor and sweet are there for the picking and let's not forget the bakeries and cheese mongers as well as charcuterie purveyors . If you leave here hungry you didn't do it right