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.
- La Mère BrazierFrench
- L'Atelier des AugustinsFrench
- L Bar food & drinkLounge
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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
Kafé Stockholm
★ 4.8 · 562Coffee Shop· €1–10- Mon
- 10 AM – 6 PM
- Tue–Fri
- 8 AM – 6 PM
- Sat
- 9 AM – 6 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
VELICA Coffee Shop
★ 4.9 · 309Coffee Shop· €1–10- Mon–Tue
- Closed
- Wed–Fri
- 10 AM – 7 PM
- Sat
- 10 AM – 7 PM
- Sun
- 10 AM – 6 PM
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Ranked using weather, setting, ratings, and review volume.
- 1La Mère Brazier
- 2L'Atelier des Augustins
- 3L Bar food & drink
- 4Ojji Vintage shop
- 5Bartholomé : votre brunch
- 6Cafe Kachka
- 7Tiki Vinyl Store
- 8Le Desjeuneur
- 9Nuage café
- 10Kafé Stockholm
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