Pignol Pâtisserie Emile Zola

Behind its charming façade, this iconic address embodies the spirit of Maison Pignol and its founding art: pastry making. It offers more than 50 gourmet creations, where timeless classics rub shoulders with daring new inventions.

Last updated date : 17/09/2025
From 01/01 to 31/12 from Monday to Saturday between 8 am and 7.15 pm. Closed exceptionally on January 1st, Easter Monday, Feast of the Ascension, Whit Monday, May 1st, May 8th, July 14th, August 15th, November 1st, November 11th and December 25th. Closed on Mondays in August.
Pignol Pâtisserie Emile Zola 17 rue Emile Zola - 69002 Lyon 2ème

The shop on Rue Émile Zola: the birthplace of Maison Pignol

In this veritable temple of sweet treats, discover an ever-changing symphony of flavours.
Twice a year, in spring and autumn, new menus are added to the offering, complementing the iconic recipes passed down through several generations, inherited from the house's former master pâtissiers.

Among the most coveted treasures is the unmissable Scottish tart, a speciality warmly recommended by connoisseurs, which has become the signature treat of a place prized by discerning palates.

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Openings
  • From 01/01 to 31/12 from Monday to Saturday between 8 am and 7.15 pm.
    Closed exceptionally on January 1st, Easter Monday, Feast of the Ascension, Whit Monday, May 1st, May 8th, July 14th, August 15th, November 1st, November 11th and December 25th.
    Closed on Mondays in August.

Pignol Pâtisserie Emile Zola

17 rue Emile Zola - 69002 Lyon 2ème

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