Location

France’s second-largest city after Paris, at the crossroads of Europe’s major axes, Lyon invites you to discover its many facets over a weekend or a longer stay. Take a stroll through the medieval district of Vieux Lyon, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and discover its traboules, the slopes of the Croix Rousse, the hill of Fourvière, its Basilica and its breathtaking views.

With its 4,000 restaurants, 15 of which are Michelin-starred, Lyon’s capital of gastronomy is an art of living and a delight for gourmets, who make a point of visiting the Halles Paul Bocuse to discover Lyon’s wealth of gastronomic delights.

Lyon is also France’s 2nd cultural city after Paris, renowned for its many museums including the Musée des Confluences, the Musée d’Art Contemporain, the Institut Lumière and its cultural life punctuated by international events such as the Festival Lumière, the Biennale de la Danse and the not-to-be-missed Fête des Lumières, which attracts 3 million visitors every year.

Just a stone’s throw from our hotel, you’ll find the historic heart of Lyon, Europe’s largest Renaissance district, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1998. In this district of Vieux Lyon, you can discover small squares and secret passageways called “Traboules”, where you can lose yourself in this historic maze.

Fourvière is a hill in the hills above Lyon, and a historic site in its own right. It’s an ideal vantage point from which to enjoy one of the finest views of the city. See the Fourvière basilica through the windows of the hotel’s most beautiful rooms.

The Opéra National de Lyon, just a few minutes’ walk away, is dedicated to opera and dance. Discover an opera, ballet or underground concert, or take part in a discovery workshop.

Considered Lyon’s green lung, Parc de la Tête d’Or is a meeting place for nature and animal lovers from all over the world. It features children’s games and a Guignol theater. Go there to relax, take a stroll, go for a bike ride or simply do your jogging circuit from the hotel.

The pedestrian Rue de la République and Rue du Président Edouard Herriot are Lyon’s main shopping streets. Their location in the heart of the city and the large number of shops that line them make them one of Lyon’s busiest streets, day and night. Here you’ll find all kinds of stores, including luxury brands.

Place Bellecour is the 4th largest square in France. In the center, you’ll find a statue of Louis XIV, and further back, a statue of Antoine de Saint Exupéry accompanied by his famous Little Prince. From this square, you can walk to Rue de la République, which leads to Hôtel de Ville and the Opera, as well as Rue Victor Hugo, Lyon’s other pedestrian and shopping thoroughfare.