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At Bouchon Chez Paul, every meal is a true celebration of conviviality and Lyon’s gastronomy.
The festive atmosphere reigns thanks to regular events where music takes center stage.
The piano, accordion, and barrel organ resonate in the air, adding a joyful and traditional touch.
These instruments add charm to the warm atmosphere of the bouchon, where laughter and conversation mingle with musical notes.
Every moment spent here is an invitation to share, laugh, and enjoy together.
With our musicians
Festival of Lights 2026 at Paul's
For the Festival of Lights, we offer a special menu at €34 on Saturday, Sunday, Monday and Tuesday, lunch and dinner!
Lunch service hours are: 11:30 a.m. and 1:45 p.m.
Evening services hours are : 6:30 p.m. and 9 p.m.
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Les Nuits Sonores: the vibrant heart of Lyon’s nightlife
When the sun disappears behind the banks of the Rhône and Lyon begins to light up, another city emerges. More electric, more daring, driven by basslines and lights: the city of Nuits Sonores.
Each year, this festival transforms Lyon into a vast space for artistic expression where electronic music, urban culture, contemporary art, and popular celebration come together. Far more than a music event, Nuits Sonores has gradually become one of the symbols of Lyon’s cultural dynamism.
Freshness at Paul’s
The heatwave is coming to Lyon… but everything tastes better in the cool! ❄️
The Nuits de Fourvière: when Lyon lights up to the rhythm of summer
The Nights of Fourvière: When Lyon Lights Up to the Rhythm of Summer
Long live spring!
In the heart of Lyon, where culinary traditions tell a living story, Le Bouchon chez Paul has been preserving the warm spirit of authentic Lyonnais bouchons since 1928. An iconic institution, it embodies that precious connection between conviviality, authenticity, and hearty cuisine.
📌 Chez Paul, more than just a restaurant—a slice of Lyon
At a time when culinary trends are changing rapidly, Chez Paul remains a constant.
✨ Why talk about Chez Paul today?
Because in 2025, Lyon is experiencing a particularly dynamic culinary period:
between major festivals, gastronomic competitions, magazines dedicated to local cuisine, and rankings of the best bouchons (traditional Lyonnais restaurants), interest in Lyonnais tradition is stronger than ever.
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🏛️ Chez Paul: Nearly a Century of Lyon History
Founded in 1928, Chez Paul has spanned the decades without ever betraying its core identity.
🧀 From Les Halles Paul Bocuse to Chez Paul: a shared gastronomic heritage
Recent news surrounding the Halles Paul Bocuse, often featured in the media, serves as a reminder of Lyon’s unique place in the world of gastronomy.
🏆 In a city where Bouchons are rewarded, Chez Paul remains a historic landmark.
In Lyon, several establishments receive labels, titles, and distinctions each year highlighting the authenticity of bouchons.
While some will be in the spotlight in 2025, Chez Paul remains one of the essential pillars, known for:
🍷 Mâchon’Week: celebrating a Lyon tradition… that Chez Paul embodies all year round
The recent Mâchon’Week, organized in Lyon to celebrate this early morning working-class tradition, reminds us how deeply rooted local cuisine is in the city’s identity.
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