Le Petit Balzac - Cozy 2 People - Villeurbanne

The space

Discover this lovely apartment for 2 people, located in Villeurbanne.
Nearby, you'll find the Georges Bazin park, restaurants, supermarkets, and a tram T3 stop, as well as a bus stop.

The apartment includes the following amenities:

A charming living area with a sofa, a coffee table, and a high table with chairs.

An open kitchenette equipped with: a microwave, a Nespresso coffee machine, electric cooktops, a mini-fridge, an electric kettle, a toaster, dishes, and kitchen utensils.

A sleeping mezzanine with a double bed (140x190 cm), accessible by a wooden ladder (NOTE: ceiling height is 1.15m).

A shower room with a sink and storage unit, toilet, and towel dryer.

A washing machine, iron.

Manual shutters and curtains on the windows.

Linens and Basic Products
Upon arrival, you will find linens and basic products provided.

Linens:

The bed will be prepared according to the number of people listed in the reservation.
1 bath towel per person for the stay (please bring extras if needed).
1 dish towel and 1 bath mat.
Basic products:

3 toilet rolls.
1 shower gel.
1 dish soap & 1 sponge.
Coffee capsules & tea bags offered upon arrival.
Some cleaning products.
Note: No oil, salt, pepper, or paper towels. No laundry detergent.

Guest access

Full access to the apartment.

Guest interaction

David and his team manage the apartment.

The neighborhood

The apartment is located near Montchat, a peaceful neighborhood in Lyon (3rd district).
You’ll find numerous shops, butchers, bakeries, supermarkets (Intermarché and SuperU), and the markets of Grandclément and Montchat offering fresh produce from local farmers.

Villeurbanne offers all the advantages of a big city in a greener and quieter environment, with direct proximity to the chic 6th district and the Part-Dieu area. Whether by metro, tram, or bus, you’ll have quick access to all of Lyon's neighborhoods thanks to the excellent public transport connections.

Villeurbanne is a vibrant and lively neighborhood with a rich cultural scene, catering to young people, families, and retirees alike. It offers numerous cultural facilities, sports complexes, associations, shops, schools, high schools, and universities.

Activities:

Boulloche Swimming Pool
Théâtre National Populaire
Maison du Livre de l'Image et du Son
Studio 24
Astroballe (ASVEL Basketball)
Former Bayard and Bally factories
Villeurbanne is known for its diverse population, which contributes to the richness and uniqueness of the area. The city boasts a strong cultural heritage, with historic landmarks such as the Gratte-ciel, the Town Hall, Théâtre National Populaire, the Anatole France school, Maison du Livre de l'Image et du Son, Studio 24, Astroballe (ASVEL), and the former Bayard and Bally factories. New neighborhoods, such as the Terrain des Sœurs, are also emerging, with projects like the Carrare program currently in development.

Culture:
Villeurbanne has a wide variety of venues and major events, including theaters (TNP, Théâtre de l'IRIS), the National School of Music, concert halls (Toï Toï Le Zinc and Le Transbordeur), the Institute of Contemporary Art (IAC), an independent cinema (Le Zola), cultural centers (Rize and CCO), a Ninkasi venue, the House of Image and Sound (the city’s media library), and many creative events like the Short Film Festival and Youth Book Festival.

Sports:
Villeurbanne boasts a number of sports facilities, including the Astroballe stadium for high-level basketball competitions.

Getting around

The apartment is very well served by trams, buses, and bike stations.

From Gare Part-Dieu to the apartment:
Take tram T3 towards Meyzieu and get off at the "Reconnaissance-Balzac" stop. The apartment is 3 minutes on foot.

From St Exupéry Airport to the apartment:
Take the Rhône Express to Part-Dieu station, then take tram T3 towards Gare Part-Dieu and get off at "Reconnaissance-Balzac" stop. The apartment is 3 minutes on foot.

Public Transport:

Tram: Line T3 - Stop "Reconnaissance-Balzac"
Bus: Line C9 - Stop "Reconnaissance-Balzac"
Bike: Several stations around the apartment

Other things to note

We do our best to ensure the safety of our guests by following Airbnb’s cleaning protocol, disinfecting frequently touched surfaces (switches, door handles, furniture handles, remote controls, etc.) before your arrival.

Please note:

Only one set of keys is provided to guests for their stay, and additional sets are not available.