La Commune, an intergenerational, locally-sourced canteen, will open on March 20 in the 7th arrondissement of Lyon.
La Commune will open in Lyon’s 7th district in March, bringing with it a host of new, creative chefs.
La Commune is a collective of 15 food stalls run by up-and-coming Lyon cooks, focusing on French specialties as well as international cuisine.
Options range from Trattino’s organic gourmet Italian and Avec Plaisir’s artisanal burgers to Le Bon Jean’s charcuterie and Bar à Brioche’s sweet and salty brioche pastries.
Locally-sourced Food from Experimental Chefs
Created by architect Déborah Hirigoyen, Urban Project founder Damien Beaufils, and investment advisor Damien Doublet, La Commune presents an opportunity for new chefs to launch their ideas without the risk of a traditional restaurant.
The founders of La Commune Damien Beaufils, Déborah Hirigoyen, and Damien Doublet.
The chefs are chosen for their artisanal food and commitment to locally-sourced ingredients. These newcomers can choose to be mentored by an experienced chef who can teach them how to market their business for success.
Each chef is taken on for a year-long contract, and the theme of the stalls change depending on the individual’s specialty.
It’s a start-up without the heavy investment or strong repercussions in case of failure. The founders hope La Commune will allow talented cooks to experiment with their ideas and get a jumpstart on the industry.
La Commune, Lyon’s New Culinary Community Center
In addition to its food ventures, La Commune is meant to be a kind of village square and provides space for events, conferences, concerts, and plays.
La Commune is a food hall with 15 stalls run by artisanal Lyon chefs. It has indoor and outdoor spaces to allow for community events
The building, located at 3 rue Pré-Gaudry near the Jean Jaurès and Jean Macé metro stations, is made up of seven different areas, including a bar, a café, a food court for the stalls, and a garden.
It is a space for adults and children of all ages to come together, meet friends and neighbors, and support Lyon’s culinary community.