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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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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.
Special closure for Christmas and New Year’s Day!
The Festival of Lights at Paul’s!
In December 2025, Lyon is once again preparing to sparkle with a thousand lights. The Festival of Lights transforms the city into a truly poetic setting where every street, every square, and every facade becomes a living work of art. Artists from around the world, curious locals, and amazed visitors come together in a vibrant atmosphere, suspended between tradition and creativity.
The Beaujolais Nouveau at Paul’s
Every year, when the third Thursday of November arrives, a special excitement takes hold of Lyon.
Shall we meet at Paul's?
