5 Best Shopping in Lyon and the Alps, France

Hams cured right on the premises hang from the ceiling at this small gourmet shop, where you can sample just about any kind of regional meat or cheese. Looking for a pot of foie gras, or perhaps a bottle of the locally made liquor called génépi? This is the place.

The best tea shop in Lyon, Cha Yuan stocks more than 300 varieties from all over the world. You can also buy candies, gourmet goodies, and everything you need to brew the perfect cup of tea.

To sample a sensational tartiflette, the Savoie casserole made with potatoes, diced bits of salt pork, and locally produced Reblochon cheese, head to this tiny gourmet shop in Méribel Mottaret. It's made by hand in the spotless open kitchen, along with piles of diots (sausages) and other delicacies.

A good, if somewhat pricey, place to stock up on pastries, preserved meats, and wines. It has expanded to become a mini-chain, with locations selling gourmet prepared foods at 8 place Bellecour, 48 rue Vendôme, and 42 rue de la République. The tearoom is at this address.

This is the place for charcuterie. Look for the wonderful array of sausages hanging in the front window.