The Refuge – Absolute peace and private terrace

The space

The Apartment
The apartment is located on the ground floor of a typical building, overlooking a pleasant, quiet inner courtyard. It consists of:

Private terrace with outdoor furniture
Air conditioning (living room and kitchen)
Cozy living room with sofa, TV, decorative fireplace, coffee table
Fully equipped kitchen: stovetop, fridge, hood, microwave, Nespresso machine, kettle, toaster, cooking utensils, high table with stools
Bedroom with double bed (140x200 cm), glass partition with blackout curtains
Modern bathroom with sink, storage, hairdryer
Separate toilet
Washing machine, drying rack, iron
Inner courtyard secured by camera (not visible from the apartment)

Linen & Essentials Provided
Upon arrival:

-Bed made according to number of guests
-1 large towel per person, kitchen towel, bath mat
-3 rolls of toilet paper
-Shower gel, dish soap & sponge
-Nespresso pods & tea bags
-Some basic cleaning supplies

Not provided: oil, salt, pepper, paper towels, laundry detergent

Guest access

You’ll have full access to the apartment.
Self check-in with clear instructions provided before arrival.

Guest interaction

Marie, Mathilde, and their team are available throughout your stay to assist you with kindness and responsiveness 💬

The neighborhood

The Area – Valmy / Vaise
Valmy is a vibrant, up-and-coming district near the Saône River, with great public transport access.

Nearby:

-Pathé cinema, theater, library
-Montel Park, public swimming pool, Fort de Vaise
-Farmers' markets: Tuesday (organic), Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday
-Many restaurants (bistros, world cuisine...) and cozy cafés

For relaxation:

-Roquette, Montel & Vallon parks
-Renovated riverbanks and easy access to the western Lyon countryside

Transport & Access

From Part-Dieu Station:
Metro B > Saxe-Gambetta > Metro D > Valmy → 5 min walk

From Saint-Exupéry Airport:
Rhônexpress > Part-Dieu > Metro B > Saxe-Gambetta > Metro D > Valmy

Metro
VALMY (line D) — 5 min walk
Direct access to Vieux-Lyon, Bellecour, Saxe-Gambetta, Gare de Vaise, etc.

-Bus – Valmy Stop (5 min):
-C14: to Sathonay-Camp / Part-Dieu
-Bus 2: to Gare de Vaise / Grange Blanche
-Bus 45: to Duchère and Point du Jour

Train
Gare de Vaise (TER + Metro D) — about 10 min walk
Regional trains, buses, metro, Velo’v

Bike
Vélo’v station: Masset / Saint-Pierre de Vaise — under 5 min walk
Ideal for cycling around Lyon