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...
20/Jun/2024 | Did you know?
Chartreuse is an iconic French liqueur, produced by Carthusian monks since the 18th century. It takes its name from La Grande Chartreuse, a monastery in the French Alps. The recipe for Chartreuse is a well-kept secret, known only to a few monks of the Carthusian...
6/Jun/2024 | Did you know?
The ‘café des Fédérations’ in Lyon is famous for its mâchons, a typically Lyonnais tradition. Mâchons are hearty, convivial meals traditionally eaten by Lyon’s workers (the Canuts) before a day’s work on the looms. The term ‘mâchon’ comes from the verb ‘to...
16/May/2024 | Did you know?
Place des Terreaux is one of Lyon’s most emblematic squares, located in the 1st arrondissement, close to the Café des Fédérations. The Place des Terreaux has a rich and ancient history. It owes its name to the fact that it was once a place where earth was beaten...
