FOOD
Boasting 16 star-rated restaurants in 2026, Lyon offers a mouth-watering variety of gourmet experiences suited to all tastes.
It's worth the trip just to enjoy the unique experience of dining at Paul Bocuse's legendary 2 Michelin star restaurant, the Auberge du Pont de Collonges.
Nestling on the corner of Place Bellecour, Yannick Alléno's restaurant-school Le Pavyllon passes French-style excellence on to the next generation, as the students at the Lyfe Institute, the international school founded by Paul Bocuse, imbibe the secrets of fine catering.
But Lyon is also a bubbling incubator for young innovative culinary talent!
220 BPM offers you a unique, timeless and immersive experience on the outskirts of Lyon.
Meanwhile, the Trèfle will surprise you with its selection of original 100% plant-based dishes.
In Lyon, food is more than just something to eat...it's a veritable way of life!
Are you looking to offer your customers a tailor-made gourmet experience?
Then sign them up for a workshop with Lyonnais bouchon chef Joseph Viola, world champion of pâté-croûte, that iconic Lyon specialty of pâté enveloped in a pastry crust. Your grateful customers will prepare and take away their own homemade version.
Alternatively, enrol them in one of the exceptional workshops offered by Maison Bernachon chocolate maker in Lyon's 6th arrondissement. Not only will they taste delicious chocolates, they'll also learn how to make them and then savour their own handiwork!
In the Presqu’île district, the École de Cuisine Gourmets by Institut Lyfe lays on cookery classes given by experienced chefs, where you can learn the secrets of classic French and Lyonnaise cuisine. L'Atelier Gourmand de Lyon also offers cooking and baking classes suitable for young and old, novices and enthusiasts alike.
Specialised tour operators offer tailor-made gourmet tours of the city and the Halles Paul Bocuse food market. From private tours for two people to company seminars, offer your customers a nourishing experience for both mind and body.
Gourmet Getaways offers a range of private gourmet experiences in and around Lyon meticulously curated for food lovers.
Meanwhile, Oncity organises exclusive premium gourmet picnics in Lyon's most prized beauty spots.
Cheese, Gromit? Les Toqués du Fromage offers customers an unusual and entertaining dining experience: discover the magic of cheese pairings at the hands of a passionate cheesemonger!
WINE
Le Dôme, the spectacular bar of Lyon's Grand Hôtel-Dieu, offers private wine-tastings and mixology workshops. The towering 32-metre-high dome provides a truly inspirational setting!
The Chai Saint Olive, Lyon's only urban winery, matures its wines in the very heart of the city, offering tasting and blending workshops. Will you find the ideal combination of grape varieties to concoct your own dream blend, Château Me?!
Located on the banks of the Saône opposite Lyon's Vaise district, Wine You Want boasts a restaurant and a set of rooms available for private booking. Everything is geared to wine, including the 600-bottle cellar and a devoted team of master sommeliers ready to help you organise your bespoke wine-tasting event.
Insiders Experience offers an insider's view of the Beaujolais region, including wine tastings and privileged encounters with winemakers. They also offer fully exclusive cookery classes in Lyon.
CULTURE
In a city marked for centuries by the silk industry, you can still visit the old workshops and even try making your own silk artefacts!
Just a stone's throw from the Place des Terreaux, the Soieries Brochier offer workshops for hand-painting on silk. Under the benevolent gaze of a flesh-and-bone artist, you will create your own silk scarf from scratch: take back a beautiful souvenir of Lyon made by your very own hands!
Nestling in the heart of Vieux-Lyon (Old Lyon), Ames Sœurs is a shop offering a range of exclusive collections manufactured by its team of partner artists. The shop also runs creative workshops and classes where you can learn how to tie and wear your silk scarf.
A range of guided tours offer a privileged view behind the scenes of Lyon's iconic buildings. The Salons of the Hôtel de Ville with their 17th-century decor, Jean Nouvel's contemporary interior relooking of the opera house and the astounding panoramic views from Fourvière basilica's rooftops are just some of the delights in store for culture vultures from all over the world!
For those interested in exclusive tours of Lyon's art galleries or religious monuments, Lyon & Grace will unlock the doors of the city's hidden places.
Looking to offer an alternative experience of Lyon? Cap Confluent offers private river cruises, with or without a skipper, for your customers to enjoy privileged views of Lyon at their own pace.
