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Lyon’s little secrets…
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 his time through comic sketches.
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.
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.
Tablier de sapeur
Tablier de sapeur is a culinary speciality from the city of Lyon. It consists of a piece of veal meat, usually from the gras-double (the part of the animal’s stomach), which is breaded and fried.
The Lyonnaise salad
The Lyonnaise salad is a culinary specialty originating from our beautiful city of Lyon, and of course from the Café des Fédérations.
It’s a salad made with frisée lettuce hearts, bacon, croutons, and poached eggs. It is often seasoned with a vinaigrette made from wine vinegar, mustard and oil. read more…
The Bouchon Lyonnais
Bouchons Lyonnais are gastronomic gems rooted in the rich culinary tradition of the city of Lyon, France. These warm and friendly establishments are much more than just restaurants; these are institutions that embody the Lyon art of living.
The 12 Crus du Beaujolais
Beaujolais, blessed land of vineyards, celebrates its viticultural wealth through a unique and emblematic phenomenon: the 12 Crus du Beaujolais. These wines are the fruit of the diversity of soils, the microclimate and the ancestral know-how of the winegrowers who shape this exceptional wine-growing region.
Les Mères Lyonnaises (Mothers from Lyon)
The Mères Lyonnaises, emblematic of the city’s gastronomy, are the guardians of a rich and exquisite culinary tradition.
Little Lyonnais Glossary
A gone
A boy from Lyon
A fenotte
A girl from Lyon
A machon
Hearty traditional morning meal
LYON since 1872
