In its article from December 4th titled “The world’s best food markets”, the prestigious economic newspaper Financial Times highlights the Halles de Lyon Paul Bocuse, this temple of Lyonnaise gastronomy, alongside the legendary markets of San Miguel in Madrid, Tsukiji in Tokyo, and the Grand Central Market in Los Angeles.
A paradise for the taste buds
The Halles, opened in 1859, were renamed in 2006 in honor of the world’s greatest chef, Paul Bocuse, after a complete renovation. Today, it is a true temple of gastronomy: 54 stalls and restaurants, 13,500 m² over three floors, and expertise that makes the world salivate.
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The Financial Times can't stop raving about the must-visit spots in a place often called "the belly of Lyon": "Don't miss Mons fromager, one of the best cheesemongers in France, Patisserie Seve for a sticky pink praline tart, and Bobosse for Lyonnais charcuterie, like the plump fresh sausages stuffed with pistachios. Baba La Grenouille for frog legs in parsley sauce and Chez Les Gones for pike quenelles."
5 French markets in the ranking
In total, there are five French markets mentioned by the Financial Times: the Halles de Lyon Paul Bocuse, as well as the Halles de Dijon, the Marché Président-Wilson in Paris, the Marché des Lices in Rennes, and the Halles de Nîmes.
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For Lyon, this distinction confirms its status as the capital of gastronomy. And for food lovers, it's an invitation to rediscover a place where every stall tells a story, where each product is a promise of delight. One could say we're itching to get lost in the paths of this temple of taste...
