Marché couvert de Villefranche-sur-Saône ★ 4.2
The covered market of Villefranche-sur-Saône, a listed 1930s building reopened in December 2025 after a year of renovation. Rhône Tourisme lists cheesemongers among its traders.
NeighbourhoodLyon 3e (Part-Dieu)
KindMarket
WhenOpen every day; most merchants Monday to Saturday 7h30 to 19h30 and Sunday 7h30 to 13h
Beaujolais wine and cheese
Fromage fort de la Croix-Rousse with Beaujolais, red
Local traditionFrench Wikipedia quotes the Inventaire du patrimoine culinaire de la France: in Lyon's bouchons the pot sat at the corner of the bar and was spread on toasted bread, accompanied by a beaujolais. A plain Gamay red suits its sharpness.
Cervelle de canut with Beaujolais, red
Our pickThe Observatoire des produits du terroir lists Beaujolais AOC and Coteaux-du-Lyonnais among the reds for it. The cool, herby fromage blanc wants a fresh, fruity Gamay with modest tannin that does not fight the vinegar.
Saint-Marcellin with Fleurie
Our pickThe consortium describes the soft Saint-Marcellin as creamy, with dried fruit, honey and cream notes. Fleurie, a Gamay cru with bright acidity and modest tannin, refreshes the palate between bites and leaves the cream alone.
Location
Address: 102 cours Lafayette, 69003 Lyon, Beaujolais
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