Lyon - Cafes
A café is first and foremost something that is just there, waiting for the tired passer-by who happens to walk that way. And then whether it happens to be a grand square such as Place des Terreaux, Place Louis Pradel or just an alley in the Old City, is not so important. However, for those who don’t just want to see – but also to be seen – there are, of course, a great number of addresses to go to.
Grand Café des Négociants
This is the place if you want to be sure that you are never in the wrong place. This is always right. Heavy curtains, exquisite plasterwork and mirrors everywhere for Lyons’ silk merchants who wanted to be able to keep an eye on each other. A monument in Lyon. What the Café Flore is for Parisians.
Modern Art Café
Does justice to its name: exhibitions and video shows, and a chaotic collection of club armchairs, sun loungers and designer sofas.
Café Pignol
This is one of Lyon’s most famous cafés/tea houses. Enjoy a cup of coffee and a nice pastry.
Café 203
This bustling café is open all day and is popular for coffee among especially the young crowd. It´s easy to spot since there is a beautiful Peugeot 203 parked right in front of the terrace. This trendy and relaxed cafe also holds weekly art exhibitions.
Le Broc Café
Le Broc Café welcomes you in a lovely, warm atmosphere, located just in the central of Lyon. The café offers different specialties from the region, well worth a visit.
