Guignol

Guignol is an iconic character in Lyon’s puppet theatre. Created in the early 19th century by the canut (silk weaver) Laurent Mourguet, Guignol is a popular character, often depicted as a small, outspoken man who denounces the social and political injustices of...

The rosette and the saucisson de Lyon

The rosette de Lyon and the saucisson de Lyon are two charcuterie specialities that are emblematic of Lyon’s cuisine and its famous Bouchons, such as the Café des Fédérations. Rosette de Lyon is a dry sausage made from pork, usually lean meat and pork fat,...
The Fédés in Le Progrès’ 2024 selection!

The Fédés in Le Progrès’ 2024 selection!

Les Fédés has been selected in Le Progrès’ 2024 guide to Lyon’s Finest Tables. Lire l’article : Tête de veau, gâteau de foies de volailles or “caviar de la Croix-Rousse… the great classics of Lyonnais cuisine are here! A faithful fixture...

Cochonaille

Cochonaille generally refers to a variety of pork-based products. This can include a range of charcuterie such as raw sausages, dry sausage, ham, bacon, rillettes, pâté, terrines and many others. In short, it’s an assortment of processed pork products....