Gourmet Morning Tour: Exploring Les Halles Paul Bocuse Food Market
Gourmet Morning Tour: Exploring Les Halles Paul Bocuse Food Market
Dive into Lyon's ultimate shopping and gastronomy experience with our tour of the renowned 'Les Halles Paul Bocuse'. Since 1859, this market has been the heart of Lyon's food scene, offering everything from local specialties, cheese, to wine tasting. Discover why it's dubbed the French capital of gastronomy and learn about the legendary 'Les mères lyonnaises', the women who shaped Lyon's culinary identity. Our intimate tour ensures personalized attention, taking you through vibrant stalls of fresh fish, oysters, colorful fruits and vegetables, allowing you to interact directly with merchants. Enjoy a good time in a place that encapsulates the true spirit of Lyon, with opportunities to indulge in wine, cheese, Lyon's specialties, chocolate, pastries, and some delightful surprises. Remember, it's a walking tour - comfortable shoes are a must. Join us Tuesday to Sunday, from 10 AM for an unforgettable 2 to 2.5-hour journey through the temple of French gastronomy. Your English-speaking local guide will reveal the best French food and wine secrets as you explore the best food shops in the market.
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Dive into the heart of Lyon's culinary scene with an exclusive shopping tour that takes you through the city's gourmet highlights, from traditional Lyonnaise specialties to exquisite cheese and wine tastings. Experience the flavors that embody the quintessential French meal. Our tour introduces you to the bustling Les Halles Paul Bocuse market, a gastronomic haven since its relocation to the Part Dieu area in the early 70s. Renowned as a gourmet destination, this market attracts food enthusiasts from across the globe eager to taste the offerings of the French capital of gastronomy and soak up its vibrant atmosphere.
Embark on a journey through culinary history and learn about the legendary "Les mères lyonnaises," the pioneering women behind Lyon's celebrated food identity, including La Mère Richard and La Mère Brazier. This tour is not just about sightseeing but engaging directly with local merchants amidst stalls overflowing with fresh fish, colorful fruits and vegetables, and fine oysters.
Les Halles Paul Bocuse is more than a market; it's a place where locals gather to enjoy good food, wine, and company, making it a perfect backdrop for creating unforgettable memories. Experience this unique ambience and let yourself be inspired by the market's lively spirit.
The tour offers a limited eight spots, ensuring a personalized experience where your guide addresses all your questions while introducing you to French culinary delights. With 5 to 7 stops, food tastings, and bottled water included, you'll indulge in wine, cheese, iconic Lyon specialties, chocolates, pastries, and a few delightful surprises.
Remember, this is a walking tour, so comfortable footwear is recommended. Led by an English-speaking local guide, you'll discover some of the market's best food shops and unlock the secrets of French cuisine.
Tours operate from Tuesday to Sunday, 10 AM to 12.00 or 12.30 PM, lasting 2 to 2.5 hours. Join us and be part of the select few who experience the true taste of Lyon.
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Itinerary
Discover Lyon's Culinary Heritage: A Guided Tour
Get immersed into the best place to shop in Lyon: from Lyonnaises Specialties to Cheese and Wine tasting, you will have the opportunity to try some of the dishes that compose the typical french meal!
Historic Market of Lyon
Originally localized in the Cordeliers area, since 1859, but finally moved close to the Part Dieu area in the beginning of the 70, this market is today considered as the place to be for gourmets. Here people from all over the world come to discover some of the institutions, to try the food of the french capital of gastronomy, and to feel a very typical atmosphere.
The Legacy of Les mères lyonnaises
With this tour, we offer you to learn more about the History: have you ever heard about the story of Les mères lyonnaises? The women who created the food identity that the City of Lyon is so proud nowadays: La Mère Richard, La Mère Brazier, or La Mère Vitté.
By joining our adventure you will only find fresh fish stalls, oysters, fruits and vegetables plenty of colors, and you will have the opportunity to share directly with the merchants.
Les Halles Paul Bocuse: A Hub for Gourmets
Les Halles Paul Bocuse is a place for shopping, but first of all a place to have a good time. For the Lyonnais it’s something common to come there on the week end, and to have a glass of wine with oysters with friends.
So come with us and get inspired by this ATHMOSPHERE.
Places of Interest
Paul Bocuse fresco
Temple of the french gastronomie: Halles Paul Bocuse
About the Tour
On this tour, we only have 8 spaces. Thanks to this little number, your guide will be able to answer all your questions. Belong to the happy few, discovering French tasty specialties!
5 to 7 Stops
Food tastings and bottled water included
You Will Be Trying:
Wine
Cheese
Lyon's specialties
Chocolate
Pastries
& few amazing surprises
Little Things to Remember
- This is a walking tour, so wear comfortable footwear.
About Your Tour Leader & Guide
- Your English speaking local tour leader and guide will take you to some of the great foodshops of the market and you will learn about the wine and food best French secrets as you sample.
Tuesday to Sunday
10 AM to 12.00 / 12.30
2 to 2.5 Hours
Inclusions & Exclusions
Inclusions
- Bottled water
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Food tasting
- Local guide
- Small group tour
Exclusions
- Gratuities
Important Notes
Immerse yourself in Lyon's best shopping experience, featuring Lyonnaises Specialties, Cheese, and Wine tastings, allowing you the opportunity to sample dishes from the typical French meal. Originally situated in the Cordeliers area since 1859, the market relocated near the Part Dieu area in the early 70s. It is now regarded as a gourmet hotspot, attracting global visitors to explore the French capital of gastronomy and its traditional atmosphere. The tour highlights the story of Les mères lyonnaises, the women responsible for Lyon's culinary identity, including La Mère Richard, La Mère Brazier, and La Mère Vitté. Expect to find fresh fish stalls, colorful fruits and vegetables, and direct interactions with merchants. Les Halles Paul Bocuse offers not just shopping but a chance to enjoy good times, especially common among locals over the weekend for wine and oysters. Places of interest include: the Paul Bocuse fresco and Les Halles Paul Bocuse, the temple of French gastronomy. About the tour: Limited to 8 spaces for a personalized experience, including 5 to 7 stops with food tastings and bottled water. You'll try Wine, Cheese, Lyon's specialties, Chocolate, Pastries, and more. Remember: This is a walking tour, so wear comfortable shoes. Your English-speaking local tour leader and guide will introduce you to the market's finest food shops and share France's best wine and food secrets. Schedule: Tuesday to Sunday, 10 AM to 12.00/12.30, lasting 2 to 2.5 hours. Notes for participants: Confirmation within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability. The tour is wheelchair and stroller accessible, near public transportation, and most travelers can participate. A maximum of 8 travelers are allowed, and you may present a paper or electronic voucher for this activity.
Themes
Food
Cultural Immersion