September, 2012 – Graham Miln

First Guests

For the first time, there are more than just the two of us in our small apartment. We are also in the middle of electrical problems and suffering from an almost fixed water leak.

It has been a while since we visited Les Halles de Lyon. This notable food hall is a wonderful example of why Lyon has its reputation for food. We took our guests for a visit to the halls on Saturday morning. Our visit coincided with numerous other small tour groups. I appreciated not being the only person holding a camera.

A new office tower is being built next to Les Halles de Lyon. It detracts from the initial impression of the site but does nothing to take away from the vendors inside.

Les Halles de Lyon, looking from Cours Lafayette
Les Halles de Lyon, looking from Cours Lafayette

Infamous French snails with garlic butter filling
Infamous French snails with garlic butter filling

A vendor has beautiful tables with spices enclosed behind a glass surface
A vendor has beautiful tables with spices enclosed behind a glass surface

Cured meat hanging waiting for its buyer to come along
Cured meat hanging waiting for its buyer to come along

Bresse chicken complete with heads
Bresse chicken complete with heads

A still growing block of cheese
A still growing block of cheese

Selections of savoury items tempt visitors
Selections of savoury items tempt visitors

Selections of sweets and treats delight visitors