Authentic Duplex on the Quays – Historic Old Lyon

The space

✨ Charming duplex in the heart of Old Lyon
Place Benoît Crépu, between the Saône and the Renaissance streets. An immersive stay in historic Lyon, close to the traboules and the Cathedral.
The accommodation includes the following amenities:

✔️Living room: Sofa bed, TV, wooden coffee table
✔️ Dining area with a round wooden table and two chairs
✔️ Equipped kitchenette: stovetop, microwave, filter coffee machine, and crockery

Upstairs:
✔️ Elegant bathroom: Modern walk-in shower, sink with storage unit, LED-backed mirror, and toilet
✔️ Sleeping area with a double bed, Japanese-patterned wallpaper, and French-style ceiling for an authentic and peaceful atmosphere

🧼 Linens & Basic Products

Upon arrival, you will find linens and essentials:

Regarding linens:
The bed is made up according to the number of guests booked.

✔️1 bath towel per person per stay (bring more if needed)
✔️1 kitchen towel, 1 bathroom mat

Basic products provided:
✔️3 rolls of toilet paper 🧻
✔️1 shower gel 🧴
✔️1 dishwashing liquid + 1 sponge
✔️Free coffee capsules & tea bags upon arrival ☕🍵
✔️Some household products
⚠️Not provided: oil, salt, pepper, paper towels

🏛️ Neighborhood to discover!

📍 Places to visit:
✔️ Saint-Jean-Baptiste Cathedral – 5 min away
Lyon's Gothic jewel, an iconic landmark with its astronomical clock.
✔️ Les Traboules – 3 min away
Secret passages between buildings, typical of Old Lyon. Don't miss the one at 27 rue Saint-Jean.
✔️ Fourvière Funicular – 8 min away
Take it to reach the Fourvière Basilica, offering an incredible panoramic view of all of Lyon.
✔️ Gallo-Roman Theater & Lugdunum Museum – 15 min away on foot
Impressive ancient remains and a fascinating museum about the founding of Lyon.

🍽️ Where to eat:
✔️🥘 Le Bouchon des Filles – 20 Rue Sergent Blandan
A true modern Lyonnais bouchon, offering a fresh take on traditional cuisine. Reservations recommended!
✔️🍷 Les Fines Gueules – 16 Rue Lainerie
Fresh produce, bistro-style cuisine, and a warm atmosphere.
✔️🍝 La Voute – Chez Léa – 11 Place Antonin Gourju
One of the oldest authentic bouchons, much loved by locals.

Guest access

🏡 You will have access to the entire apartment.

Guest interaction

Marie, Mathilde, and their team will take care of the apartment during your stay. Don't hesitate to contact them!

The neighborhood

Lyon is brimming with great restaurants; here are some of our favorites:

TONTON ET PATATA
Two friends run this small restaurant on Rue Saint Georges, offering traditional bouchon cuisine.
Tonton et Patata, 86 Rue Saint Georges.

LES LYONNAIS
Just steps from the apartment, this traditional bouchon offers a homely atmosphere, checked tablecloths, and a jovial owner. Highly recommended: pike quenelle with Nantua sauce. Delicious!
Les Lyonnais, 19 Rue de la Bombarde.

COMME CHEZ MATHILDE
A trendy grocery store and eatery in the heart of Rue Saint Jean.
Comme chez Mathilde, 66 Rue Saint Jean.

THE BEERS
A beer bar amidst the gastronomic restaurants of Vieux Lyon.
The Beers, 3 Place Saint Paul.

Museums:
MUSÉE GADAGNE (History of Lyon & Puppet Arts)
39 exhibition rooms, workshops, an auditorium, a documentation center, and hanging gardens.
1 Place du Petit Collège, 69005 Lyon.

TRÉSOR DE LA CATHÉDRALE
Featuring ancient liturgical objects, rare illuminated manuscripts, and goldsmith works.
St John Cathedral Treasure, Lyon Cedex 05.

MUSÉE MINIATURE ET CINÉMA
Dedicated to miniature art and cinema special effects.
60 Rue Saint-Jean, 69005 Lyon.

MUSÉE GALLO-ROMAIN DE LYON-FOURVIÈRE
Showcasing Lyon's archaeological heritage from prehistoric times to the 7th century.
17 Rue Cléberg, 69005 Lyon.

MUSÉE D'ART RELIGIEUX
Displays sacred art and liturgical garments.
8 Place de Fourvière, 69005 Lyon.

MUSÉE DES AUTOMATES
Home to 250 automatons and thematic sound-and-light scenes.
100 Rue Saint-Georges, 69005 Lyon.

PETIT MUSÉE FANTASTIQUE DE GUIGNOL
Dive into the world of Guignol and other puppets.
6 Rue Saint-Jean, 69005 Lyon.

Getting around

Well-connected with buses, metro, trams, and Place Bellecour nearby.

From Lyon St Exupéry Airport:
Take the Rhône Xpress to Part-Dieu station. Switch to Metro A towards Perrache and alight at Bellecour. Then take Metro D towards Gare de Vaise and get off at Vieux Lyon. The apartment is a 13-minute walk.

Public Transport:

Metro Line D - Stop: "Vieux Lyon"
Bike stations nearby
Parking:

Parking LPA - St Georges
Exploring on foot is easy due to the central location. Bellecour is less than a 15-minute walk. For riverside strolls, consider bikes or scooters, both widely available in Lyon.

Other things to note

We adhere to Airbnb's cleaning protocol, thoroughly sanitizing high-touch surfaces (light switches, door handles, furniture knobs, remotes, etc.) before your arrival.