Book Your Mâchon Lyonnais at L'Auberge des Canuts
An authentic workers' tradition to experience between 9 AM and 11 AM
At a glance
The mâchon is the traditional Lyonnaise morning meal, served between 9 AM and 11 AM. At L'Auberge des Canuts, you experience it in a certified bouchon lyonnais in the heart of Vieux Lyon, for €35 per person.
Reservation required — limited places.
Why host your mâchon with us?
An authentic mâchon in a certified setting
Certified bouchon lyonnais
L'Auberge des Canuts is certified by the Association de Défense des Authentiques Bouchons Lyonnais, a mark of authenticity and quality recognised by the Lyon Tourist Office.
Quintessential Vieux Lyon setting
You are welcomed at 8 Place Saint-Jean, in a warm décor with checked tablecloths and shared tables, exactly as tradition dictates.
100% house-made menu
Charcuterie, a hearty dish from the chef, cervelle de canut, coffee or digestif. Everything is prepared on-site with local produce.
Groups, associations & corporate teams welcome
We organise your bespoke mâchon for any occasion: team-building, birthday, outing with friends. Corporate mâchon and private mâchon available on request.
Gift vouchers available
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Mâchon Menu — €35 per person
Signature dishes of the mâchon lyonnais
The mâchon is a celebration of the most iconic Lyonnaise specialities. Every dish is prepared with care, honouring tradition and locally sourced produce.
Mâchon Menu
All-inclusive price: €35 per person.
To Start
◆ A glass of wine
Starters
◆ Assorted salad bowls, house-made terrine and charcuterie. Varies with the season and the chef's inspiration.
Hot Dishes
◆ A hearty hot dish — and possibly more, depending on the chef's mood
Cheese
◆ Cervelle de canut (Lyon's signature herbed fresh cheese)
To Finish
◆ Coffee or the patron's digestif
How to book your mâchon?
3 simple steps to organise your mâchon
Choose your date
We host mâchons twice a month and on request for groups.
Confirm your group
Let us know the number of guests. Reservation is required — places are limited.
Mâchon rules
- → Service strictly from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM — punctuality is part of the tradition
- → Reservation required in advance
- → Cancellation: contact us on 09 86 50 36 26
Organising a group or corporate mâchon? Call us directly for a personalised quote and the option of a private room.
Discover the mâchon lyonnais tradition
A culinary institution born among the silk workers
The mâchon lyonnais is far more than a morning meal — it is a true Lyon institution born among the canuts (silk workers) and labourers of the Croix-Rousse hill. After their night shifts, these workers gathered at dawn to share a hearty, convivial breakfast of charcuterie, tripe, Beaujolais wines — before heading back to work.
Today, this tradition lives on in Lyon's authentic bouchons lyonnais. It even attracts an ever-growing number of younger generations, proof that the mâchon still embodies the Lyonnaise art of living.
The mâchon is currently a candidate for UNESCO intangible cultural heritage, supported by local associations and Lyon's institutions. A worldwide recognition in the making for a tradition that deserves to be experienced. Learn more about the UNESCO candidacy.
Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know about the mâchon at L'Auberge des Canuts
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