19 Best Places to Shop in Lyon and the Alps, France

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We've compiled the best of the best in Lyon and the Alps - browse our top choices for the top things to see or do during your stay.

La Belle en Cuisse

Fodor's choice

Hams cured right on the premises hang from the ceiling at this small gourmet shop, where you can sample just about any kind of regional meat or cheese. Looking for a pot of foie gras, or perhaps a bottle of the locally made liquor called génépi? This is the place.

Antic Wine

Vieux Lyon

For great wines, tasting sessions, and up-to-the-minute information on local restaurants, don't miss the prize-winning "flying sommelier," Georges Dos Santos, at Antic Wine.

Atelier 3 Ceramics

Three local ceramists display their colorful handmade wares: plates, bowls, platters, teapots, and irresistible items for the home and kitchen in a bright showroom attached to the pottery workshop.

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Bernachon

Brotteaux

Some say Bernachon is the best chocolaterie in France. It's a family business that proudly passes the torch from father to son.

Bouillet

La Croix Rousse

With a stunning selection of artisanal chocolate, Bouillet is paradise for chocoholics. It also has stores at 14 rue des Archers and 3 rue d'Austerlitz.

Cha Yuan

Presqu'île

The best tea shop in Lyon, Cha Yuan stocks more than 300 varieties from all over the world. You can also buy candies, gourmet goodies, and everything you need to brew the perfect cup of tea.

Diogène

Vieux Lyon

Smelling of old leather and ancient paper, this shop sells rare and antique books.

Farto

To sample a sensational tartiflette, the Savoie casserole made with potatoes, diced bits of salt pork, and locally produced Reblochon cheese, head to this tiny gourmet shop in Méribel Mottaret. It's made by hand in the spotless open kitchen, along with piles of diots (sausages) and other delicacies.

Centre Commercial Mottaret, Méribel, 73550, France
04–79–04–27–93

Grand Hotel-Dieu

Presqu'île

Lyon's stately 17th-century hospital is now a dazzling center for dining, shopping, and leisure. The six spacious courtyards are lined with an assortment of stylish high-end fashion, decor, and cosmetics chains and one-off boutiques, interspersed with upscale specialty food shops, wine and cocktail bars, and chic indoor-outdoor dining, along with two museums, the Cité Internationale de Gastronomie and the elegant Intercontinental Lyon Hôtel-Dieu, the city's massive luxury hotel.

L'Atelier de Soierie

Presqu'île

Plan a trip here to see how silk prints are made, and perhaps take home a piece of Lyon.

La Maison des Canuts

La Croix Rousse

In Lyon's old silk quartier, this boutique is replete with fine examples of locally made fabrics that you can wear or take home with you.

Les Halles de Lyon Paul Bocuse

Part-Dieu

Take a cue from superstar chef Paul Bocuse and shop at the market stalls of Lyon's most extensive and vibrant food market, named after its legendary chef.

Nicolas Fafiotte Couture

Presqu'île

This shop specializes in Fafiotte's high-end evening wear, and you need an appointment to visit.

Part-Dieu

Part-Dieu

One of the biggest shopping centers in Europe is Part-Dieu, where you'll find more than 250 shops and boutiques. Galeries Lafayette, a major department store, brings Parisian flair to Lyon.

Pignol

Presqu'île

A good, if somewhat pricey, place to stock up on pastries, preserved meats, and wines. It has expanded to become a mini-chain, with locations selling gourmet prepared foods at 8 place Bellecour, 48 rue Vendôme, and 42 rue de la République. The tearoom is at this address.

Poterie Hostein

A husband and wife ceramist team create charming pottery objects for the home from a pretty, light-filled gallery.
26 Place de la Roubine, Viviers, 07220, France
04–75–52–79–06

Printemps

Presqu'île

This is the Lyon outpost of the famous Parisian department store specializing in fashions for men and women.

Reynon

Presqu'île

This is the place for charcuterie. Look for the wonderful array of sausages hanging in the front window.

Voisin

Presqu'île

For the famous chocolate coussins (pillows), check out Voisin. The confections have become so popular that there are now eight shops in Lyon, including one at 11 place Bellecour, right next to the main tourist office.

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