In Lyon, there are places and companies that don’t just stand the test of time: they shape it. The Café des Fédés and CERTEC are two prime examples.
Both are deeply rooted in the region, both promote Lyon’s expertise, and both contribute to showcasing the work of Lyon’s residents, each in their own field.
Le Café des Fédés: a Lyon gastronomic institution
For over 150 years, Le Café des Fédés has been much more than just a restaurant: it is a veritable institution. Its typical Lyon bouchon atmosphere, warm decor, traditional dishes, and friendly service make it a unique place where people come as much for the cuisine as for the experience.
The Café des Fédés embodies the richness of Lyon’s culture: generous cuisine, authentic hospitality, and a tradition passed down from generation to generation.
It is a place where history can be savored, and where every meal reminds us that Lyon is a world capital of gastronomy.
CERTEC: over 40 years of innovation and industrial expertise
In Sourcieux-les-Mines, CERTEC has been offering rare technical and industrial expertise for over 40 years. Specializing in the design and manufacture of waterproof and inflatable products, the company works with demanding professionals in the fields of first aid, boating, industry, safety, and many other sectors.
What sets CERTEC apart is its commitment to quality, sustainability, and French excellence. Local production, recognized industrial expertise, and an ability to innovate and respond to customized needs.
CERTEC contributes to the reputation of Lyon’s industry and demonstrates that in the Lyon region, innovation goes hand in hand with tradition and robustness.
Two stories, one ambition: promoting Lyon
Le Café des Fédés and CERTEC are not in the same business, but they share the same mission: to promote the work of the people of Lyon, to ensure it is respected, and to spread its influence beyond the region.
One does this through gastronomy, conviviality, and culture, the other through industry, innovation, and technical excellence.
These two institutions show that in Lyon, tradition and modernity are not opposed: they reinforce each other. They demonstrate that Lyon’s heritage is nourished as much by the warmth of a bouchon restaurant as by the rigor of an industrial workshop.
