The Lyonnais Lodge - Saxe Gambetta - University

The space

The keys are picked up 8 minutes on foot from the apartment.

Located on the ground floor of a small 4-story building, the apartment is situated in a quiet courtyard. The neighborhood is lively, with all essential amenities just outside the building: shops, bars/restaurants, pharmacy, mini-markets, tobacco shops, and Parc Blandan, which is a 10-minute walk. The banks of the Rhône are nearby, where you can enjoy a lovely view of Lyon from the many houseboats.

The keys are to be collected at the store (located 9 minutes on foot from the apartment).

The apartment consists of:

High-speed WiFi
A lovely living area with a double sofa bed, coffee table, TV, and dining table
An open kitchenette fully equipped with an oven, microwave, kettle, Nespresso coffee machine, toaster, small refrigerator, cooktop, dishes, and kitchen utensils
A large bedroom upstairs with an adjoining bathroom. It includes a double bed (160x200 cm), two nightstands, a desk, and a wardrobe for storing your belongings. The apartment is equipped with curtains and blackout blinds.
A spacious shower room with a towel dryer, sink, storage, and a hairdryer
Ironing facilities: iron and ironing board
Separate WC
The apartment faces the street on one side and the building’s courtyard on the other.

Linens and Basic Products
At your arrival, you’ll find linens and basic products:

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 and 1 sponge
Coffee capsules and 2 tea bags offered upon arrival
2 dishwasher tablets per stay
Some cleaning products
Note: No oil, salt, pepper, or paper towels.

Guest access

Full access to the apartment.

Guest interaction

David and his team manage the apartment.

The neighborhood

The Saxe Gambetta neighborhood is one of the most convenient areas in Lyon, with many public transport options: 2 metro lines (Line D, Line B), a tram, and Jean Macé station just next door. Several bus lines also serve the area.

A few good addresses:

Gnome et Rhône
157 Avenue du Maréchal de Saxe, 69003 Lyon
Les Marmottes
261 Rue Vendôme, 69003 Lyon (Metro Saxe Gambetta)
Open daily from 7:00 PM to 10:30 PM
Hopper, Beer & Coffee House
43 Cours Gambetta, 69003 Lyon (Metro Saxe Gambetta)
Open Monday-Saturday from 7:00 AM to 1:00 AM, Sunday 8:30 AM to 1:00 AM
Café Anahera, urban oasis
22 Rue Jean Jaurès, 69007 Lyon (Metro B Saxe Gambetta)
Open Tuesday to Friday from 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM, Saturday 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM
La Corée
40 Avenue Jean Jaurès, Lyon 7 (Metro Saxe-Gambetta)
Open for lunch and dinner, Monday-Saturday
Young Lust Bar
44 Rue Salomon Reinach, Lyon 7 (Metro Saxe Gambetta)
Open Tuesday-Saturday from 5:00 PM to 1:00 AM

Getting around

Well connected by tram, metro, bikes, and only 5 minutes on foot from the Rhône riverbanks.

From Gare Part-Dieu to the apartment:
Take Metro Line B direction Gare d'Oullins and get off at Jean-Macé station. The apartment is a 5-minute walk.

From St Exupéry Airport to the apartment:
Take the Rhône Express to Part-Dieu station, then transfer to Metro Line B direction Gare d'Oullins and get off at Jean-Macé station. The apartment is a 5-minute walk.

Public Transport:

Tram: Line T1, stop "Saint-André"
Metro: Line B, stop "Jean-Macé"; Line D, stop "Jean-Macé"
Bike Station: Several stations near the apartment
Parking:
Parking Bonnefoi: 6 Rue Bonnefoi
Parking LPA&CO: 55 Rue Villeroy, open 24/7
Parking LPA&CO: 13 Rue Saint-Michel, open 24/7

Other things to note

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

Please note:

Only one set of keys will be provided for the duration of your stay, and additional sets are not available.