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 Design and flowers |
7 Avenue Adolphe Max Lyon 69005 France +33 (0)4 7277 5804 http://www.arabesque-krea.com/ |
Arabesque is an uncommon florist. Besides the various kinds of flowers and plants, get one of their unique bouquets to decorate your home. They mix colors, flowers, leaves, branches and plants to make original and eye-catching arrangements. For special occasions like weddings, use their expertise to decorate the church, the ballroom, the tables or your car. They also design and provide with flowers stores and small boutiques' interiors. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Leather artisans |
21 Rue des Trois Maries Lyon 69005 France +33 4 7837 6489 http://www.art-peaux.com/ |
At Arts Peaux, you can find a selection of leather goods hand-made by passionate artisans. Arts Peaux is an established resource for men's and women's custom shoes. Choose the color and material for a unique pair that is just right for you. You can buy men's shoes for EUR 190 and sandals for EUR 70. Women can find shoes for about EUR 150 and sandals for EUR 60. Bags run up from EUR 120 to 200 depending on the size and belt can be purchased at EUR 23. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Oriental Antiques |
66 Rue Saint-Jean Lyon 69005 France +33 (0)4 7837 0181 |
Aryana specializes in antiques from Asia and the Middle East. They are experts at finding and selecting the most precious objects imported from India, Nepal, Pakistan, Iran or Afghanistan. From rare old pieces of furniture to hand-painted textiles, hand-made tapestries and carpets, they carry everything to redecorate your house with an oriental accent. If you are just searching for a small gift, they also have trinkets and gadgets. The associates will kindly help you with any kind of request you may have. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Buy and sell music or comics |
8 Rue du Palais-de-Justice Lyon 69005 France +33 (0)4 7838 0397 http://www.bouldingue.com/ |
At Boul'Dingue, buy, sell or trade your old Cd's, magazines, comics or DVD's and find at a very low price what you have always searched for. They have all kinds of music from classical to jazz, hip hop, rock, funk, blues or world music. As to movies, they have in DVD's and VHS old classical or recently released blockbusters. A special section of comics will enchant fans of French and US comics. You will also find old issues of magazines or advertising posters and figurines. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Oriental culture and spirituality |
62 Rue Saint-Jean Lyon 69005 France +33 4 7842 4821 http://www.eklectic-librairie.... |
Cadence offers a diverse selection of books, magazines and objects from Eastern religions. If you want to get familiar with the Zen, Tantrism, Buddhism, Hinduism or Taoism, dig into the bookshelves to find the rare book that will inspire you. They have the classic texts like the Gíta, the Mahabharata, the Qur'an, the Bardo Thödol, the Tao-tö-King, the Yi-King or the Nihongi. Ask for the owner's advice if you're lost. Besides religious books, you'll find essays about holistic medicine, martial arts or Oriental customs and traditions. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 A cosy, original and welcoming shop |
2 Bis Rue Saint-Georges Lyon 69005 France +33 4 7277 6260 |
In the heart of the old district, amongst paved streets and medieval houses, is where you will find Chantelouve. A small shop at first sight, you'll have to go downstairs, in the vaulted stone rooms to realise how special the place is. Chantelouve sells role-playing games, boardgames and card games. The contact is warm, it soon feels like a family, with mostly like-minded game enthousiasts. People meet there to enjoy the game room, put at the disposition of any players who feel like meeting, playing a while and discovering new games. This is a place to come back to, if only just to chat awhile and enjoy the friendly mood. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Your sweet fix! |
11 Rue Saint Jean Lyon 69005 France +33 (0)4 7240 9517 |
Chazot Rosette is not only for sugar addicts or kids but also for people who want to enchant their mouth and eyes with numerous varieties of candies. Candies come here in various colors and shapes to please all tastes. From old-style toffees and caramels to sour straws, marshmallows or lollipops, you will have your fix of sugar. They also have American candies like butter popcorn flavored jelly beans. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Lyon Charcutier since 1913 |
12 Rue du Plat Lyon 69002 France +33 (0)4 3785 5885 http://www.chorliet.com/ |
Chorliet, specialized at first in Lyon's fresh and smoked meat has extended its services as a caterer for your parties, wedding or for business events and cocktails. For wedding, they'll help you find the specific place up to your desire and budget (a castle, a mansion or a garden tent). They also have a great selection of healthy takeout meals that can be delivered at home or at the office. An entire meal (appetizer, main course, cheese and desert) is about EUR 15, VAT not included. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Christian Bookstore |
10 Quai Tilsitt Lyon 69002 France +33 (0)4 7837 0320 |
Whether you are a Christian wanting to refresh your faith or want to discover the basics of the Bible, go to Croisade du Livre Chrétien bookstore. They have the Bible in several languages like English, German or Spanish. Academicians and PHD's in theology come here to find the Christian essays written by the founding fathers and theologians. For your every-day life, you will find books on the art of living and family life. A selection of children's book and CD's are also available. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Books and More |
29 Rue Saint Jean Lyon 69005 France +33 4 7842 2941 http://www.livre-rare-book.com... |
Diogène specializes in old, very old and second-hand books. Wander in this labyrinth to find the precious book you have been trying to find. From old to sold out editions, from paperback to art books, you'll find what you're looking for. With about 80,000 volumes, there are large selections of human sciences, spirituality and art books. Dig into the bookshelves or the stacks erected on the floor to find the rare specimen. Besides books, you can buy, trade or get an edition on engravings, drawings, posters and maps from the 16th to the 20th century. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Puppets and Souvenirs |
6 Rue Saint Jean Lyon 69005 France +33 (0)4 7837 0167 |
If you are searching for an original gift or souvenir from Lyon, go to Disagn. You'll find trinkets, gadgetry and puppets, but also further unexpected objects like music boxes or small statues of miniaturized buildings from Lyon. Some of them are unique exemplars. If you have your kids with you, take them at Disagn to visit the mini-museum of Guignol. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Music scores and books |
25 Quai de Bondy Lyon 69005 France +33 4 7207 9242 http://www.librairie-coueffe.com/ |
Music lovers and books collectors are regulars at Dominique Couëffé bookstore. They'll find new and second-hand music scores and books. The collection includes a found of books dating from the 18th to the 21st century. The music scores can be very old and rare since not anymore published. They are classified by themes, authors and types of instruments. If you're not a musician, it's worth coming here to satisfy your curiosity and extend your music knowledge. You may find a biography of composers or interpreters, a history of classical music or the history of such and such instrument. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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video games (new and oldies) |
6 Rue Octavio-Mey Lyon 69005 France +33 4 7829 0071 |
In the very heart of the Old Town and its historical center, come and discover an universe of video games and imaginary journeys, unreal or fantastic where you will be the only heroes. To satisfy your game station or PC, you'll just have to enter Fan Games and the choice offered can only satisfy you, that you like new games or that you hunt for old rarities. And let's not forget the accessories and gadgets... Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Flowers Haute Couture |
5 Quai Romain Rolland Lyon 69005 France +33 (0)4 7838 2200 http://ducourthial.com/ |
Jean-Jacques Ducourthial is not only a florist but also an interior designer. He has received many awards like Best Florist Designer in France (1986), Europe and worldwide (in Tokyo in 1989) and is considered among the elite. His arrangements are personalized and designed after the latest trends. The various types of rare flowers are combined with fruits or pieces of exotic wood like santal wood or teak. Sober colors, original and refined bouquets will enchant your eyes. For your home, you can also find modern design flowerpots or very chic vases. Order and pay from a distance and get it delivered to the address of your choice. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Exquisite sweets and pastries |
37 Rue Saint-Jean Lyon 69005 France +33 (0)4 7837 8985 http://www.la-marquise.fr/ |
La marquise offers exquisite mouth-watering sweets. Besides Puits de la Marquise chocolates that are a house specialty, you will find typical Lyon pastries. Try the donut-like Bugnes, the Coussins or La Marquise's other specialties like the praline or chocolate flavored mousses or the chocolate pie. Take some of your time to have a hot drink in the charming tearoom or on the terrace to further enjoy those delicacies. For your parties, they also offer salted or sweet Petits Fours and macaroons. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Cinema Lovers Paradise! |
54 Rue Saint-Jean Lyon 69005 France +33 (0)4 7842 8628 http://www.loulou-cinema.com/ |
Enter the world of the seventh art. Loulou is all about movies. From posters to postcards, photographs to figurines, you will find your favorite movie stars here. You can dig up old black and white photos and portraits featuring Marilyn Monroe, Audrey Hepburn, or Bourvil, Gabin and Fernandel. Big fans of old French movies will also be enchanted since they can chance upon an old poster of their favorite film like Jour de fête directed by Jacques Tati or Casablanca featuring Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman. Old advertising posters and derivate products from cartoons are also part of the house's catalog. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Turn Your Comic Heroes into Wooden Sculptures |
2 Rue Soufflot Lyon 69005 France +33 (0)4 7837 5789 |
They were huge fans of comic heroes. Their job consists of processing and carving pieces of wood. They thought, why not combine work with pleasure? The combination of their two passions resulted in designing and selling in-store their original creations. They reincarnated their favorite heroes by turning them into wooden sculptures. Gaston Lagaffe, Tintin, Lucky Luke, Marsupilami are among the many characters that you can find at Macadam. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Contemporary Artists |
Quai Romain Rolland Lyon 69005 France http://www.lyon.fr/vdl/section... |
The Marché de la Création is an Art Market launched in 1979 by the initiative of writer Jean-Yves Loude to promote the most talented artists in the Lyon Region. Each Sunday, 150 artists and 2500 people gather to buy and sell art or just debate their work and other general contemporary artistic issues. You will find paintings, sculptures, potteries and pieces of jewelry but also photographs as well as poets and musicians. You might get the next painting for your living room. Besides, you get the chance to get a romantic walk alongside the Saône River. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Best Ice Cream in Lyon |
3 Place Ennemond Fousseret Lyon 69005 France + 33 (0)4 7828 2909 |
Nardone established in 1883 is famous for serving the best homemade ice cream in the region. The many flavors are so extensive that it will take you a while to decide on which you want. The various compositions are all mouth-watering. Try the famous white peach, the pistachio or the peanut ice creams. The surroundings are awesome since the venue is located alongside the Saône River. On hot summer nights, you can enjoy your ice cream on the terrace. You can expect the crowd but it's worth the wait. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Wind and cord intruments |
68 Rue Saint-Jean Lyon 69005 France +33 (0)4 7892 9252 http://www.saintjeanmusique.com/ |
Saint-Jean Musique specializes in wind and cord instruments. The staff is particularly friendly and will help you find the best instrument for you. They have saxophones, clarinets, flutes but also a large selection of guitars (100 models for classical music, jazz, blues, rock, flamenco) and basses. You can get your old instruments repaired here or rent a new one to start your new learning class. If you are searching for music scores you will find sheets of jazz and of popular songs. See them also if you are searching for a music teacher. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Hall for Rent |
18 quai de Bondy Lyon 69005 France +33 4 72 10 38 23 http://www.culture.lyon.fr/cul... |
With 138 seats, the Salle Witkowski can host recitals, performances, or conferences. Accessible by bus or car. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Exotic arts and crafts |
85 Quai Pierre Scize Lyon 69005 France +33 (0)4 7828 0744 |
If you are fond of Asian and South American art, head towards Tropic'Art. They import a large selection of bags, accessories, trinkets and small pieces of furniture from across the globe. They have bags from Paraguay, Colombia or Syria. If you want to sustain local arts and crafts, it's the right place to go to. Review © 2007, Wcities |
