5Lyon Christmas Market – A Festival for the Gastronomically Curious
Lyon is known as the gastronomic capital of France, so it’s no surprise that its Christmas market caters directly to food-lovers. Held at Place Carnot, the market is overflowing with gourmet pleasures inspired by the city’s celebrated culinary heritage.
You’ll find saucissons (cured sausages), artisan cheeses, and decadent pralines roses, the bright pink candied almonds that famously flavor many Lyonnais pastries. Cozy up with a cup of vin chaud blanc, Lyon’s twist on the classic mulled wine made with regional white wines.
The city also hosts a variety of pop-up food stalls serving specialties like quenelles, chestnut soups, roasted chestnuts, and buttery pastries. When timed with Lyon’s spectacular Fête des Lumières, the experience becomes a dazzling feast for both appetite and imagination.
