Markets and independent shops in Lyon

Markets and independent shops in Lyon

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   Bahadourian

   A large Oriental shop, with all kinds of exotic foods, especially North African. In the heart of the picturesque Guillotière neighbourhood.

   Mon-Fri 08:30-12:30, 14:30-19:30, Sat 08:30-19:30

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   Confluence

   Shopping mall with fashion stores, restaurants and a cinema multiplex, in a new area.

   Mon-Sat 10:00-20:00, some stores open Sun

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   Croix-Rousse market

   Very popular and typical market mith many local producers. On Tuesdays, also sells non-food items. Very crowded on sunny Sundays, but this is the right time to enjoy the particular mood of the neighbourhood.

   Tue-Sun 07:00-13:00

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   Halles de Lyon Paul Bocuse

   The Halles moved to the Part-Dieu area in 1971. If you want the very best food, this is the place to go. It has a price however.

   Tue-Sat 07:00-12:00 and 15:00-19:00, Sun 07:00-12:00

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   La Part-Dieu

   A huge shopping mall (the largest downtown mall in Europe) on four levels, with most major fashion brands. Avoid Saturday afternoons, the place is awfully crowded.

   Mon-Sat 10:00-20:00

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   Pralus

   Chocolatier famed for inventing the Praluline, a decadent, buttery brioche generously studded with pink pralines. There's almost always a line outside, but it moves fast. Even the "petite" (€6.60) serves four. Pralus has other outlets but the Vieux-Lyon branch is the only one open every day.

   Daily 8:30-19:00

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   Rue Auguste Comte

   Parallel to rue Victor Hugo, this is where you will find most antique shops in Lyon.

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   Rue de la République

   This pedestrian street is the main downtown shopping spot. Also check out Rue du Président Edouard Herriot (more expensive in general) and Rue de Brest; these three streets run parallel to each other along Presqu'île.

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   St Antoine Market

   The other major market, in a wealthier part of town. Also some local fruit and vegetable producers. Eating oysters by the Saône is a very pleasant occupation before Sunday lunch.

   Tue-Sun 07:00-13:00

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    Antic Wine

    This tiny shop has an exceptional selection of wines from all over the world. Very interesting selection of Rhône valley wines, amazing collection of old Burgundies. Very reasonable prices. Also a must-see for port amateurs, with the largest selection in France and prices ranging from €12 to €3,000.

    Tue-Sun 11:00-20:00

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    Carré de Soie

    Shopping mall with fashion stores, restaurants and a cinema multiplex, in a developing suburban area.

    Mon-Sat 10:00-19:30, some stores open Sun

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    Rue du Président Edouard Herriot, rue Gasparin, rue Émile Zola, rue des Archers

    In the "golden square" between Place Bellecour and Place des Jacobins, you will find a number of famous luxury brands.

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    Vercoquin

    This wine store is specialised in organic and "natural" wines. It is also a wine bar, all bottles of the shop can be drunk there with a price supplement of €6.

    Tue-Sat 10:00-20:00, Sun 10:00-13:00

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    Rue Victor Hugo

    Brand names and tourist traps south of Bellecour.

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    Main Post Office

    10 place Antonin Poncet

    Mon-Fri 09:00-19:00, Thu open until 20:00, Sat 09:00-12:30

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    Terreaux Post Office

    3 rue du Président Edouard Herriot

    Mon-Fri 10:00-19:00, Sat 10:00-17:00

Listings from the Wikivoyage guide to Lyon (CC BY-SA 4.0).