Things to Do in Vieux Lyon, Lyon
Lyon's Renaissance old town, a narrow strip between the Saône and Fourvière hill. Saint-Jean Cathedral and the courtyards of merchant mansions anchor lanes threaded by traboules—hidden passageways once used by silk workers—while bouchons and funiculars connect the medieval riverfront to the basilica above.
Lyon's Renaissance old town, a narrow strip between the Saône and Fourvière hill. Saint-Jean Cathedral and the courtyards of merchant mansions anchor lanes threaded by traboules—hidden passageways once used by silk workers—while bouchons and funiculars connect the medieval riverfront to the basilica above.
La Mère BrazierFrench
L'Atelier des AugustinsFrench
L Bar food & drinkLounge
By TripSapien · Updated September 3, 2026
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La Mère Brazier
Michelin ★★French· €100+Eugénie Brazier (1895-1977), an exceptional chef who inspired an entire branch of French cuisine, obtained three stars in two different establishments. It is in her Lyon restaurant, on rue Royale, that Mathieu Viannay gives his take on…
- Mon–Fri
- 12 PM – 1:15 PM, 7:45 PM – 9:15 PM
- Sat
- Closed
- Sun
- Closed
L'Atelier des Augustins
Michelin ★French· €100+After stints in the kitchens of top establishments and the French embassies of London and Bamako, Nicolas Guilloton has turned his ‘workshop’ into a stylish, contemporary venue.
- Mon
- Closed
- Tue
- 12:15 PM – 1:30 PM, 7:45 PM – 9:15 PM
- Wed
- 7:45 PM – 9:15 PM
- Thu–Fri
- 12:15 PM – 1:30 PM, 7:45 PM – 9:15 PM
- Sat
- 7:45 PM – 9:15 PM
- Sun
- Closed
L'Alsacien Lyon
★ 4.7 · 1.8kWine Bar· €10–20An Alsatian restaurant known for its crispy flammekueche with various toppings, including vegetarian and vegan options, served in a warm ambiance with outdoor tables.
- Mon–Thu
- 12 PM – 2:30 PM, 7 PM – 10 PM
- Fri
- 12 PM – 2:30 PM, 6 PM – 10:30 PM
- Sat
- 12 PM – 11 PM
- Sun
- 12 PM – 3 PM, 6 PM – 10 PM
Kafé Stockholm
★ 4.8 · 567Coffee Shop· €1–10- Mon
- 10 AM – 6 PM
- Tue–Fri
- 8 AM – 6 PM
- Sat
- 9 AM – 6 PM
- Sun
- Closed
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- 1La Mère Brazier
- 2L'Atelier des Augustins
- 3L Bar food & drink
- 4La Clef de Voûte
- 5Ojji Vintage shop
- 6Bartholomé : votre brunch
- 7Cafe Kachka
- 8Tiki Vinyl Store
- 9Le Desjeuneur
- 10Aux Thés des Merveilles
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