Halles de Lyon-Paul Bocuse is a covered market established in 1971 in Lyon, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes. It contains about sixty merchants and restaurants and is regarded as one of the emblematic places of Lyonnaise cuisine. The market is dedicated to the Lyonnaise mothers and to the chef Paul Bocuse.
The present hall replaced the earlier Halle centrale de Lyon, which had been installed at Place des Cordeliers between Rue Buisson and Rue Claudia. In the late 1960s, Mayor Louis Pradel commissioned a new modern hall in the La Part-Dieu district. The new building was located between 102 Cours Lafayette, Rue Garibaldi, and Rue Bonnel, near La Part-Dieu shopping center and Lyon-Part-Dieu train station. It was later renovated between 2005 and 2006, when a large glass facade was added on Cours Lafayette. The site functions as a major tourist place and is associated with the sale of basic products of Lyon gastronomy.
Nearby Objects
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Rue Duguesclin 150 m away -
Auditorium Maurice-Ravel 250 m away -
Rue de Créqui 250 m away -
Chapelle Sainte-Croix de Lyon 300 m away -
Tour Part-Dieu 350 m away
Les Halles de Lyon-Paul Bocuse
Les Halles de Lyon-Paul Bocuse is a market hall established in 1971 in Lyon, in the Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes region. It is a covered market with about sixty merchants and restaurants. The hall is regarded as one of the emblematic places of Lyonnaise cuisine. It is dedicated to the Lyonnaise mothers and to the famous Lyonnaise three-star Michelin chef Paul Bocuse.
From Cordeliers to Part-Dieu
The history of the Halles de Lyon-Paul Bocuse begins with the old Halle centrale de Lyon, which was installed at Place des Cordeliers, between Rue Buisson and Rue Claudia. Claude-Marius Vaïsse entrusted the Compagnie de la rue Impériale with building a large covered market, and the metallic structure was designed by architect Tony Desjardins and constructed by engineer Martin. Construction began in spring 1858, and the market was later inaugurated on an unspecified date. It became a hall when merchants were authorized to leave benches and scales permanently.
Over time, the Cordeliers hall became too small and dilapidated. Its storage conditions no longer met hygiene standards, and the site also lacked parking possibilities. In response, Mayor Louis Pradel built a new modern hall in the La Part-Dieu district in the late 1960s. The new hall was located between 102 Cours Lafayette, Rue Garibaldi, and Rue Bonnel, near La Part-Dieu shopping center and Lyon-Part-Dieu train station. It was inaugurated on an unspecified month of an unspecified year and replaced the Cordeliers hall, which was demolished in an unspecified month of an unspecified year.
The building was renovated between 2005 and 2006, when a large glass facade was added on Cours Lafayette.
Operation and Public Role
Les Halles de Lyon are operated as a market selling all basic products of Lyon gastronomy. Their association with the name Paul Bocuse has made them a major tourist site. The site receives up to visitors per day, which reflects its strong public presence. In 2024, its operation is framed by a total budget, and the city assigns 6 full-time equivalent jobs to support it. The management also follows a report from the regional audit chamber. New concessions are planned to start in early 2026 for a duration of and a half.
The Paul Bocuse Renaming
In 2007, Halles de Lyon was renamed Halles de Lyon-Paul Bocuse in homage to Paul Bocuse, described as the most famous Lyonnais chef. The market is closely associated with his daily food culture, as he frequented Halles de Lyon-Paul Bocuse and sourced supplies there from several vendors. These included Mere Richard, fromagerie Marechal, poissonnier Pupier, charcutiere Colette Sibilia, and maison Gast. The renaming linked the market more directly with a figure strongly identified with Lyon's culinary reputation, while also highlighting the role of the hall as a place of regular supply for respected local food businesses and producers.
Public Transport Access
Halles de Lyon-Paul Bocuse can be reached by public transport via tram line TB11 and bus lines C23 and 38. The site is served by the Halles Paul Bocuse stop, providing direct access for visitors using local transit.