Food markets, farmers markets and covered halls: where Lyon shops, snacks and lunches.

Markets to wander

Halles de Lyon-Paul Bocuse ★ 4.8

Tue-Sat 07:00 to 22:30, Sun 07:00 to 13:00, closed Monday48 vendors

Halles de Lyon-Paul Bocuse in Lyon's 3e is the city's indoor covered market on Cours Lafayette, with 48 stalls of Lyonnais charcuterie, cheese, fish and pastry.

Go for: Charcuterie, Cheese, Bakeries, Lunch counters

Tip: Saturday from 11:00 for the oyster-and-Sancerre counters; closed Monday.

102 Cours Lafayette, 69003 Lyon

Marche de la Croix-Rousse ★ 4.6

Tue-Sun 06:00 to 13:30100 vendors

Marche de la Croix-Rousse runs daily down Boulevard de la Croix-Rousse in Lyon's 4e: 100 producer stalls of seasonal vegetables, cheese, charcuterie and bread.

Go for: Produce, Cheese, Wine, Bakeries

Tip: Sunday mornings are the busiest; weekdays are the easier shopping slot.

Boulevard de la Croix-Rousse, 69004 Lyon

Marche Quai Saint-Antoine ★ 4.5

Tue-Sun 06:00 to 13:3050 vendors

Marche Quai Saint-Antoine runs daily along the Saone quay in Lyon's 2e: 50 stalls of produce, cheese and charcuterie with a Sunday morning rush from locals.

Go for: Produce, Cheese, Bread, Charcuterie

Tip: Sunday is busiest; Tuesday and Friday are the easier shopping slots.

Quai Saint-Antoine, 69002 Lyon

Marche de la Martiniere ★ 4.3

Tue-Sun 06:00 to 13:0040 vendors

Marche de la Martiniere in Lyon's 1er runs along Boulevard de la Martiniere with 40 producer stalls of seasonal vegetables, cheese, charcuterie and bakery counters.

Go for: Produce, Bread, Cheese

Tip: Weekend mornings are the busiest; weekdays are the easier shopping slot.

Boulevard de la Martiniere, 69001 Lyon

Marche Saxe-Gambetta ★ 4.3

Tue, Thu, Sun 06:00 to 13:3045 vendors

Marche Saxe-Gambetta in Lyon's 6e is the residential Brotteaux market with 45 stalls running three mornings a week along Boulevard Marechal Lyautey.

Go for: Produce, Cheese, Bakeries

Tip: Thursday is the quieter slot; the cheese counters open from 07:00.

Boulevard Marechal Lyautey, 69006 Lyon

Marche de la Tete d'Or ★ 4.2

Sun 07:00 to 13:0030 vendors

Marche de la Tete d'Or in Lyon's 6e runs Sunday mornings along Boulevard des Belges by Parc de la Tete d'Or, with 30 producer stalls of produce and cheese.

Go for: Sunday produce, Cheese, Honey

Tip: Sunday only; arrive before 11:00 for the choice; cafes lining the park for after.

Boulevard des Belges, 69006 Lyon

Markets in Lyon, FAQ

When is the best time to eat in Lyon?

Peak food season in Lyon is year-round.

What time do people eat in Lyon?

Local dining hours: lunch around 12:30, dinner from 19:30.

How does tipping work in Lyon?

service is typically included; small extra is welcome but not expected.

What is the one dish to try in Lyon?

Ask the next local you meet what they would order. Lyon rewards trust.

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