Cité Internationale de la Gastronomie de Lyon
The Cité Internationale de la Gastronomie de Lyon is a cultural venue entirely devoted to gastronomy, set within the Grand Hôtel-Dieu along the banks of the Rhône in the 2nd arrondissement. It offers a museum-like, thematic approach to food, cooking and eating well, in a major heritage setting of the Presqu'île. Its location, in the heart of the historic centre, makes it a natural stop for anyone wishing to understand the strong bond between Lyon and the table. It is easy to combine with the other attractions of the Grand Hôtel-Dieu.
Gastronomy as the subject of a visit
The Cité Internationale de la Gastronomie is entirely devoted to gastronomy, treated as a cultural subject in its own right. It invites you to explore food and cooking from a museum-like, thematic angle, in a city renowned for its table. It is an original way to approach Lyon, not only through its restaurants but through a reflection on what it means to eat well. The visit naturally complements a gourmet discovery of the city.
In the setting of the Grand Hôtel-Dieu
The Cité is housed in the Grand Hôtel-Dieu, a former hospital restored into one of the Presqu'île's major heritage complexes. Visiting the Cité therefore also means discovering this iconic landmark on the banks of the Rhône. The setting, blending historic architecture with contemporary fittings, adds to the appeal of the visit. You thus enjoy a double pleasure: the theme of gastronomy and the beauty of the place that hosts it.
A stop in the heart of the Presqu'île
Located in the 2nd arrondissement, in the very heart of the Presqu'île, the Cité is ideally placed for a cultural break between two discoveries in the centre. You can pair it with the neighbouring Musée des Soieries Brochier in the same complex, a walk along the Rhône quays or shopping in the surrounding streets. It is a human-scale themed visit, pleasant to slot into an urban itinerary. Remember to check the opening hours before you go.
Practical information
Frequently asked questions
What is the Cité Internationale de la Gastronomie de Lyon?
It is a cultural venue entirely devoted to gastronomy, approaching food and cooking from a museum-like, thematic angle.
Where is it located?
In the Grand Hôtel-Dieu, along the banks of the Rhône, in the 2nd arrondissement, at the heart of Lyon's Presqu'île.
What can I combine the visit with?
With the Musée des Soieries Brochier, in the same Grand Hôtel-Dieu, a walk along the Rhône quays and shopping in the Presqu'île.
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