Lyon Jewish & Kosher Guide 2025: Kosher Info in Lyon, France

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About Lyon

Lyon, a city in France’s Rhône-Alpes region, sits at the confluence of the Rhône and Saône rivers. Its city center reflects 2,000 years of history, with a Roman amphitheater in Fourvière, medieval and Renaissance architecture in Vieux Lyon, and the modern, redeveloped Confluence district on the Presqu'île peninsula between the rivers. Traboules, covered passageways between buildings, connect Vieux Lyon and La Croix-Rousse hill. The municipality (commune) of Lyon has a population of 491,168. The city is known for its historical and architectural landmarks and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Lyon was historically known as an important area for the production and weaving of silk. Lyon has warm summers with relatively high rainfall and cool winters which are generally drier. Lyon has archaeologic remains from the Roman times and architectural sites of interest from mediaeval times all the way through to modern buildings. Lyon also has many museums, art galleries, parks and places of interest, plus Lyon has many fine shops.

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Jewish History, POI & Kosher Establishments in Lyon

The Jewish population of Lyon was never large numbering about 8,000 before WWII, it remained around the same size until the 1960s when many Sephardic North Afrifcan Jews arrived swelling the numbers to around 15,000 by 1987. That number has remained pretty steady ever since, but over the past few years many Jews have started to move to Israel and England. There are 5 synagogues in Lyon two in the centre including the impressive Grand Synagogue, two in the 3rd Arrondissement and one further out in Villeurbanne. Lyon has two kosher places on its border with Villeurbanne and another to the west of Villeurbanne.


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What Is *JOFY?

JOFY, or "Jewish Observant Friendly" Establishments are lodging establishments offering special services for Jewish Observant guests such as Shabbat meals, accommodation on lower floors and regular keys for the rooms. It can also be a NON KOSHER establishment located in walking distance from the local Shul, community or kosher restaurants area.

Please note - *JOFY does NOT mean that KOSHER food is served on the premises!

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