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Le Layon

In another street full of tourist traps, this restaurant offers very good, classical local and French cuisine. Try the grenouilles (frogs). Very nice terrace. Good wine list at interesting prices.

Address: 52 rue Mercière
Getting there: M: Cordeliers
Hours: Daily lunch and dinner. Serves all day (12:00-00:00) on Sat and Sun
Website: lelayon-lyon.fr (opens in a new tab)

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