Lyon. Chestnuts in vogue: "We spend a full tank of gas every hour," why these parents are giving in despite the high prices

You can wander the Croix-Rousse plateau for hours, but your chances of meeting someone willing to defend the idea that the Vogue des marrons is a cheap event are slim. With rides peaking at €8 a ticket—the Ferris wheel at the top—and hot chestnuts at €5 a portion, this traditional funfair isn't cheap. And regulars know it.

Yet, every fall, for a month and a half, the trend is in full swing. An afternoon strolling along the boulevard is enough to gauge its popularity. Despite the criticized prices, the attractions are in full swing, like the churro and cotton candy stands, whose sweet aromas end up permeating the entire neighborhood. For over 150 years, this event has entertained little ones...

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