Where to get ice cream in Lyon

Five places for gelato, soft serve and a proper scoop. Check hours before you go: plenty slow down or close in winter.

5 places in Lyon · by Chef Amazing · updated October 21, 2026
Photo: glaciernardone.com

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   René Nardone

   Ice cream · Quai de Bondy, Vieux Lyon

   Historic family-run glacier offering an extensive range of house-made flavors.

   3 Place Ennemond Fousseret / 26 quai de Bondy, 69005 Lyon · Map · Add to Chef Amazing
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   Terre Adélice

   Ice cream · Rue Saint-Jean

   Get: Fruit sorbets (esp. apricot); also ginger ice cream and dark chocolate sorbet

   Ardèche-made ice cream spans classic fruit and cream flavors plus adventurous savory combinations.

   15 Rue Saint-Jean, 69005 Lyon · Map · Add to Chef Amazing
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   La Fabrique Givrée

   Ice cream · Vieux Lyon

   Pastry-chef-led glacier brings playful, dessert-inspired creations to the classic scoop.

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   Único

   Ice cream · Croix-Rousse

   Get: the olive oil, maquis herbs and vanilla scoop (hidden gem combo)

   Contemporary artisan ice cream maker founded by graduates of Institut Paul Bocuse.

   91 montée de la Grande-Côte, 69001 Lyon, France · Map · Add to Chef Amazing
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   Fresco

   Soft serve · 2nd arrondissement (Presqu'île, near Cordeliers)

   Get: the seasonal Italian-style gelato with homemade toppings (e.g., choco-loco flavor)

   Takeaway soft serve changes monthly, with seasonal toppings and pastry-inspired combinations.

   29 Quai Saint-Antoine, 69002 Lyon · Map · Add to Chef Amazing