17/Oct/2024 | Did you know?
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...
18/Sep/2024 | Did you know?
Poire pochée au vin rouge (poached pear in red wine) is an emblematic specialty of Lyonnais cuisine, often served in Lyonnais bouchons such as Café des Fédérations. Here are a few details on this delicious dessert: Origin and background Lyon, capital of gastronomy:...
27/Aug/2024 | Did you know?
Les fresques de Lyon are emblematic murals that adorn several buildings in Lyon, France. Created by the Cité Création collective, they are an important part of the city’s cultural and artistic identity. Frescoes in Lyon Frescoes are mainly found in Lyon’s...
23/Jul/2024 | Did you know?
Calf’s head is a traditional French gastronomic specialty, particularly popular in the Lyon region, where the Café des Fédérations is located. This rustic dish is a testament to Lyonnais cuisine, renowned for its simplicity and respect for local produce....
16/Jul/2024 | Did you know?
Andouillette is a French culinary speciality, and Braillon andouillettes are a famous variant. Here’s a look at their history and their connection with the Café des Fédérations: Andouillette is a French charcuterie made from chaudins (pork intestines) and veal...
4/Jul/2024 | Did you know?
The barrel organ is a mechanical wind and keyboard musical instrument. It takes its name from medieval and baroque organs, although it is not directly related to them. The barrel organ consists mainly of a bellows, a system of perforated cylinders and a keyboard. The...
