Le Saint Jean – Lovely renovated 1-bedroom apartment in the heart of Lyon

The space

Beautiful apartment located in Lyon’s 5th arrondissement, just a short walk from the Saône riverbanks and a few minutes by public transport from the city center (metro line D – Fourvière).
It is located on the 5th floor of a secure building with an elevator (please note there is still half a flight of stairs to climb).

The apartment includes:

🛋️ A living room with a sofa bed and a TV

🍽️ A fully equipped open kitchen: oven, microwave, refrigerator, cooktop, dishes, kitchen utensils, Nespresso machine, kettle, dishwasher.
Dining table with 4 chairs and storage cupboards

🛏️ A bedroom with a 140 × 190 cm bed, bedside table, bedside lamp, and a large wardrobe for clothes

🛋️ A sofa bed (160 × 190 cm)

🚿 A lovely bathroom with a large sink, small storage unit, towel warmer, and hairdryer

🧺 A washing machine

🌬️ 1 fan for your comfort

🧼 An ironing board, drying rack, and iron

🧼 Linen & essentials
Upon arrival, the apartment is ready and includes:

Linen:
The bed is prepared according to the number of guests 👌
1 bath towel per person for the stay (please bring extra if needed)
1 bath mat

Essentials:
3 rolls of toilet paper
1 shower gel
1 dishwashing liquid & 1 sponge
Coffee capsules & tea bags ☕
Some basic cleaning supplies are also available: vacuum cleaner, broom, bucket, and basic products.

❗ Please note:
No oil, salt, pepper, paper towels, or laundry detergent.

Guest access

🚪 You will have full access to the entire apartment independently thanks to our key lockbox.

Guest interaction

🤝 Marie Mathilde and her team manage the apartment and are available to assist you throughout your stay 😊

Other things to note

📍 The Neighborhood – Vieux Lyon / Saint-Jean – Lyon 5th
Located in the heart of Lyon’s historic district, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Vieux Lyon is one of the city’s most iconic neighborhoods. Between cobblestone streets, Renaissance façades, and famous traboules, you’ll enjoy a unique, authentic, and charming atmosphere, just steps from the Saône River and the Fourvière hill.

✅ Neighborhood highlights:
Historic and emblematic area of Lyon 🏛️
In the heart of Lyon’s traboules
A few minutes’ walk from Saint-Jean Cathedral, the Saône River, and the Fourvière funicular
Picturesque and typically Lyonnais atmosphere
Numerous traditional bouchons, restaurants, bars, and artisan shops nearby
Lively during the day, quieter in the evening

🍽️ Recommended nearby spots:

🥐 Breakfast & brunch
Slake Coffee House – Specialty coffee & brunch (9 Rue de l’Ancienne Préfecture)
Le Musée – Cozy café & pastries (2 Rue des Forces)

🍝 Lunch / dinner
Le Tire-Bouchon – Authentic Lyon bouchon (8 Rue du Bœuf)
Café du Soleil – Traditional Lyon cuisine (2 Rue Saint-Georges)
Les Lyonnais – Friendly local cuisine (19 Rue de la Bombarde)

🍷 Bars
La Cave du Tire-Bouchon – Wines & Lyonnais atmosphere
Johnny’s Kitchen – Cocktail & rum bar (13 Rue Saint-Jean)

🚇 Access & transportation

🚇 Metro:
Vieux Lyon – Cathédrale Saint-Jean (line D) – 5 min walk
(Direct line to Bellecour, Guillotière, and connections to Part-Dieu)

🚋 Funicular:
Funicular F2 to Fourvière – 5 min walk
Funicular F1 to Saint-Just – 6 min walk

🚲 Vélo’v bike stations available along the Saône riverbanks

✈️ From Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport
Rhônexpress to Vaulx-en-Velin La Soie (~30 min)
Then metro line A toward Perrache → transfer to line D at Bellecour
Stop at Vieux Lyon – Cathédrale Saint-Jean
🕐 Total travel time: ~45–50 min

🚄 From Part-Dieu Train Station
Option 1: Metro
Metro line B toward Charpennes → transfer at Saxe-Gambetta
Metro line D toward Gare de Vaise → stop at Vieux Lyon
🕐 Estimated time: ~25 min

Option 2: Taxi / Ride-hailing service
🕐 Estimated time: 20–25 min (depending on traffic)

🅿️ Underground parking (Lyon Parc Auto – LPA)
Saint-Jean parking (Quai Romain Rolland): approx. €3.20/hour
Terreaux parking (~12 min walk)
Antonin Poncet parking (Bellecour, ~10 min walk)

⚠️ Notes
We follow Airbnb’s enhanced cleaning protocol, including disinfection of frequently touched surfaces (switches, handles, remote controls, etc.) before each arrival 🧽🧴
Only one set of keys is provided during the stay (no duplicate available) 🔑