Lyon claims more Michelin stars per capita than Paris and is the birthplace of French bistronomy.
The 'bouchon' is the iconic Lyon restaurant — rustic, hearty, family-run. Quenelles, saucisson chaud, gratin dauphinois, cervelle de canut are the classics.
Michelin-starred names to know: Paul Bocuse (the legendary triple-star), Mère Brazier, La Mère Bourgeois.