Crevelle de canut (“silk worker’s brains”)

14/Oct/2025 | Did you know?

Cervelle de canut is not actually made from brains! It is actually a seasoned fresh cheese made from fromage blanc, herbs, shallots, vinegar, and sometimes oil. It has a creamy texture and is often enjoyed on toast, as an appetizer, or at the famous Café des...

Little counter rituals at Café des Fédérations

30/Sep/2025 | Did you know?

In Lyon, the counter of a bouchon is not just a place to have a drink: it is a real hub of life, a theater of Lyon-style conviviality. From early in the morning, regulars can be found there drinking coffee and reading the newspaper, leaning on the zinc bar, while...

Groups at the Café des Fédérations

16/Sep/2025 | Did you know?

A true Lyon institution, the Café des Fédérations is more than just a bouchon: it is a welcoming home where people love to gather around a large table, in the purest Lyon tradition. Here, the generosity of gastronomy meets the warmth of hospitality, creating...

“Les Fédés wasn’t just for drinking…”

24/Jun/2025 | Did you know?

[Characters] – Léon, silk moustache, former canut, connoisseur of Lyonnais history. – Gaston, his lifelong pal, more into wine than archives, but an amazing memory. LÉON : Look at that, Gaston. Another herd of Parigots who think that this is just a place...