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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.

Address: 27 Rue Saint-Jean
Getting there: M: Vieux-Lyon
Hours: Daily 8:30-19:00
Website: lyon-saint-jean.chocolats-pralus.com (opens in a new tab)

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