Café des Fédérations and rue Tupin, although not directly linked, share a common history linked to Lyon’s craft and culinary traditions and its famous Bouchons Lyonnais.
Rue Tupin, named after the tupiniers (potters) who worked there in the Middle Ages, recalls an artisanal past when craftsmen made clay utensils used in Lyon’s cuisine, such as ceramic pots and dishes.
Le Café des Fédérations, a Lyon landmark, perpetuates the local culinary tradition based on ancient practices. Although located just a few blocks from rue Tupin, it embodies a symbolic continuity between the Presqu’île’s ancient crafts and Lyon’s gastronomy. Together, they represent the city’s living heritage, where craftsmanship and cuisine come together in the same Lyonnais tradition.
