Commitments & Ambassadors, Les Bacchanales in Lyon
Selected local producers, a relationship built over time
The cuisine at Les Bacchanales is founded on a rigorous selection of predominantly local products, sourced through short supply chains and responsible practices. Behind every dish lie the people, producers, livestock farmers, fishermen, and artisans, with whom relationships of trust have been built over time. This close connection makes it possible to work with ingredients at peak ripeness and at the perfect moment, without compromise. In Lyon, as elsewhere, excellent local producers are not simply found; they are cultivated.
Seasonality: a chosen constraint
Menus change every six to eight weeks, dictated by the rhythms of the seasons, what they demand or allow. No dogma here, simply a conviction.
Working with seasonal produce is simply a matter of giving ingredients their due and serving cuisine that tastes true to its nature.
Disciples of Escoffier, Culinary College of France, Gault & Millau
We are members of the "Disciples Internationaux d'Escoffier", reflecting a sincere commitment to the great French culinary tradition, a tradition that inspires us and that Jean-Baptiste strives to modernize without betraying its essence. We are also members of the "Collège Culinaire de France"; their focus on homemade cooking, quality sourcing, and responsible gastronomy aligns perfectly with our daily practices, simply because we believe in them. We are also delighted to have been awarded two "toques" by Gault & Millau.
The true ambassadors of the Bacchanales
The true ambassadors of Les Bacchanales are, above all, the people who bring the place to life: the winemakers Jérôme passionately seeks out, the producers and artisans with whom we build lasting relationships, and the guests, whether regulars or first-time visitors, who choose to place their trust in us and return. It is their enthusiasm, their feedback, and their word-of-mouth recommendations that shape the establishment's reputation, far more than any award or distinction.
