Merle

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Merle

If you like seafood and oysters, then this is the restaurant to visit. However, it is a popular restaurant so it might be packed. While you are waiting for a table you can have a glass of wine by the bar area. The charming service, great menu and nice decor are some of the reasons why people are drawn to restaurant Merle.

Information

address102 cours Lafayette, Lyon
openingHours1st September - 31st May: 8.00am - 10.00pm, except Sunday: 8.00am - 2.00pm. May: Sunday - Wednesday: 10.00am - 02.00pm. Thursday - Saturday: 10.00am - 02.00pm, then 06.00pm - 10.00pm.
phone+33 4 78 62 30 29
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