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title: Croix Rousse Market & Rooftop Cooking Class in Lyon
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type: tour
city: Lyon
country: France
price: 186
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price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 5
reviews: 45
duration_minutes: 210
languages: [en, fr]
free_cancellation: "true"
schedule_checked: 2026-10-03
data_updated: 2026-10-12
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# Croix Rousse Market & Rooftop Cooking Class in Lyon

**Guidekin's take:** A morning that starts among the stalls of the Croix-Rousse market, moves to a home kitchen to cook what you bought, and ends with a four course lunch and wine on a rooftop above the city. It runs as a small group, is marked wheelchair accessible, and the address comes with your confirmation. 5 from 45 reviews at €186 per person.

## Overview

This unique experience combines a market tour, hands-on cooking class, and a delectable 4-course French lunch on a picturesque rooftop overlooking the city.

Explore the lively Croix Rousse Market, handpick fresh ingredients, and head to Joëlle's apartment for a hands-on cooking experience. Prepare delightful French recipes like melon soup and roast beef with eggplant tatin. Finally, dine on a beautiful rooftop with a mesmerizing view of Lyon, indulging in a 4-course French meal, complete with exquisite cheeses and wine. An immersive, flavorful journey into authentic Lyon cuisine awaits.

## Before you book

- Meeting point: ⚠️THIS IS NOT THE COMPLETE ADDRESS.
- Starts 10:00: one departure a day
- Food included: see what is included
- Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked
- Strollers OK: infants accepted
- Age 3+: minimum age to join

**Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point

## Key facts

- Price: from €186 per person
- Duration: 3h 30m
- Rating: 5.0/5 from 45 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Likely to sell out
- Operator: eatwith
- Group: Shared tour
- Guide languages: English, French
- Start times: 10:00
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-03

## Reviews

5.0 from 45 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 45 of 45.

- 5 stars: 45 (100%)
- 4 stars: 0 (0%)
- 3 stars: 0 (0%)
- 2 stars: 0 (0%)
- 1 star: 0 (0%)

### What reviewers say

Reviewers praise the market visit, patient teaching and terrace meals; no specific caveat appears in the supplied reviews.

**Praised:**
- Warm hospitality and relaxed conversation in the hosts' home
- Market shopping with guidance on local produce, cheeses and neighbourhood shops
- Patient cooking instruction and recipes that are easy to recreate at home
- Enjoyable meals shared on a terrace overlooking Lyon
- Useful recommendations for restaurants, food shops and places to visit

**Complaints:**
- No recurring complaints appear in the supplied reviews

Written by Guidekin from the 44 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2024-01-01 to 2026-09-14); last checked 2026-10-07.

## What's included

- Market tour, cooking class, and 4-course meal served with wine
- Small group
- Lunch
- Beautiful view over Lyon from Joëlle's rooftop
- Wine - Consumption of alcohol is prohibited for those under 18 years of age

## Not included

- Hotel pick-up & drop-off

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 10:00
- Schedule last checked: 2026-10-03
- These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout.

## Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

## Meeting point

⚠️THIS IS NOT THE COMPLETE ADDRESS. THE FULL ADDRESS WILL BE ON YOUR CONFIRMATION VOUCHER UNDER THE "BEFORE YOU GO" SECTION.
Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:EilCZCBkZSBsYSBDcm9peC1Sb3Vzc2UsIDY5MDAxIEx5b24sIEZyYW5jZSIuKiwKFAoSCR94AFoD6_RHEeAfMFGbVDnCEhQKEgnjix_oA-v0RxEQfORBLqsIHA

Ends: back at the meeting point

## Good to know

- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- ⚠️THE FULL ADDRESS WILL BE ON YOUR CONFIRMATION VOUCHER UNDER THE "BEFORE YOU GO" SECTION.
- Guests need to communicate if they have any food restrictions (allergy, special diet, etc.)

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