They say that Lyon is a gastronomist's delight..

[lori450]

So, we have one night there on our trip. Can anyone make any suggestions for a restaurant that will help us make the most of this dinner in Lyon?

[numbersix]

With only a little effort, it is hard to have a bad meal anywhere in France, but, yes, Lyon is considered to be the "Temple of Gastronomy".

 

The absolute end-all would be a dinner at Paul Bocuse....bring money...lots of it (I have not eaten there:D):

 

http://www.bocuse.fr/flash-uk.aspx?idwsglangue=2

 

Click in a page or two for menus ('cartes').

 

Bon apetit!

[lori450]

Yikes :eek:

[CathyCruises]

I know!! A bit spendy, n'est-ce pas????

[lori450]

Oui ! C'est plus cher!

[Nonna and Papa]

We ate at Bocuse in 1999 while we were in Europe for two months during my husband's culinary sabbatical. Now,we're used to going to gourmet dinners, but this dining experience was unparalleled - as was the cost. Plan to spend several hours for this ultimate meal.

 

We made reservations months in advance for lunch, and the available seating times are in a short window. The service will be something you've never experienced before - unobtrusive but exceptionally personal, from the time you get out of your car, or cab, as we did. You will be greeted at the door by the Maitre 'D, shown to your table in the lovely dining room, which when we were there, had approximately 10 tables. Service consists of several wait staff, all very quietly moving marble topped side tables to your table with each course, and there are many. Everything is understated, but very elegant.

 

At the end of the meal, Bocuse came into the dining room and approached each table to speak with his guests, and take a picture, if desired. The Maitre'D was with him and offered a gift bag to each table. I can't comment on what was in the bags given to the other guests. When Bocuse found out that my husband was a culinary educator, he escorted him into the kitchen where he met the staff and was shown around the kitchen. My husband thought he died and went to heaven. (I've seen enough kitchens and opted to stay at the table). Our gift bag contained numerous gifts for us and for the school where my husband taught, including personally signed menus and posters. The menu to my husband hangs framed in our kitchen.

 

I've been gritting my teeth and bearing culinary experiences for over 40 years. I like to joke that when on vacation, other people go to clubs, we go to markets!!! But I have to tell you, that this was one venue that is deserving of the superlatives that I have given it. If you have the opportunity to go to Bocuse, don't miss it.

 

Mary

[cruisemom42]

We ate at Bocuse in 1999 while we were in Europe for two months during my husband's culinary sabbatical. Now,we're used to going to gourmet dinners, but this dining experience was unparalleled - as was the cost. Plan to spend several hours for this ultimate meal.

 

We made reservations months in advance for lunch, and the available seating times are in a short window. The service will be something you've never experienced before - unobtrusive but exceptionally personal, from the time you get out of your car, or cab, as we did. You will be greeted at the door by the Maitre 'D, shown to your table in the lovely dining room, which when we were there, had approximately 10 tables. Service consists of several wait staff, all very quietly moving marble topped side tables to your table with each course, and there are many. Everything is understated, but very elegant.

 

At the end of the meal, Bocuse came into the dining room and approached each table to speak with his guests, and take a picture, if desired. The Maitre'D was with him and offered a gift bag to each table. I can't comment on what was in the bags given to the other guests. When Bocuse found out that my husband was a culinary educator, he escorted him into the kitchen where he met the staff and was shown around the kitchen. My husband thought he died and went to heaven. (I've seen enough kitchens and opted to stay at the table). Our gift bag contained numerous gifts for us and for the school where my husband taught, including personally signed menus and posters. The menu to my husband hangs framed in our kitchen.

 

I've been gritting my teeth and bearing culinary experiences for over 40 years. I like to joke that when on vacation, other people go to clubs, we go to markets!!! But I have to tell you, that this was one venue that is deserving of the superlatives that I have given it. If you have the opportunity to go to Bocuse, don't miss it.

 

Mary

 

Thanks for sharing your experience; it sounds wonderful. Considering what some pay for shore excursions, I could certainly see this as worth the cost. :)

[Nonna and Papa]

Thanks for sharing your experience; it sounds wonderful. Considering what some pay for shore excursions, I could certainly see this as worth the cost. :)

 

It really is quite a fond memory, and at this point in our lives, I don't expect to have another experience such as that one again....but never say never, right?:)

 

Mary