Chez Jean - Beautiful studio - Cordeliers

## Space

Discover this lovely studio apartment, offering a premium location for your stay in Lyon:
📍5 minutes from Place des Terreaux and the Lyon Opera
7 minutes' walk from Vieux Lyon via the Palais de Justice footbridge
Quick access to Croix-Rousse and the Fourvière Basilica
15 minutes from Lyon Part-Dieu train station by metro

The apartment includes the following amenities:

✔️🛋️ Optimized living space with a 140x180 cm sofa bed, two windows overlooking a parking lot, and a decorative fireplace
✔️🍴 A fully equipped kitchenette with a small refrigerator, induction hob, microwave, Nespresso coffee maker, electric kettle, and toaster
✔️🚿 A large bathroom with a shower, sink, and storage unit, and a washing machine

🧼 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:
✔️Old Lyon: A UNESCO World Heritage Site, this Renaissance neighborhood is full of traboules, artisan shops, and traditional restaurants.
✔️Place Bellecour: One of the largest squares in Europe, offering breathtaking views of the Fourvière Basilica.
✔️Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière: Perched on the hill, this basilica offers panoramic views of the city.

## Access

🏡 You will have access to the entire apartment.

## Interaction

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

## Neighborhood

The 1st arrondissement of Lyon, rich in history and architecture, is home to the city's administration with the Town Hall located in the Terreaux district, as well as cultural institutions like the Lyon Opera House.

The recent history of the opera is marked by the creation, in 1983, of the Lyon Opera Orchestra, which quickly brought together young musicians and experienced section leaders to alternate between classic repertoire and new compositions. Prestigious names such as John Eliot Gardiner, the first music director, Kent Nagano, Louis Langrée, and Iván Fischer have left their mark on the ensemble.

Place des Terreaux is the key landmark of the area, with the Town Hall, built by Simon Maupin in the 17th century. It is a grand rectangular building with four pavilions and a central courtyard, its architecture modified by Jules Hardoin-Mansart, the architect of Versailles. The area is also home to several other historic monuments, including the Palais Saint-Pierre, which became the Museum of Fine Arts in 1862. Bartholdi's fountain, with the "Char de la Liberté," adds further charm to the square.

Lyon’s commercial life is marked by major shopping streets like Rue Edouard Herriot and Rue de la République, which extend south into the 2nd arrondissement.

The Croix-Rousse hill dominates the area, adding an interesting chapter to its history. The slopes of Croix-Rousse are part of a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1999. This hill has long hosted the workshops of the silk workers, or "canuts," and witnessed their struggles, making it an important site in Lyon’s working-class and union history. It’s also known as "the hill that works."

Here are some great local restaurant and bar recommendations:

Sabaï Sabaï
4 Rue des Petits Feuillants, Lyon 1
Metro Hôtel de Ville
Open Monday to Saturday from 6 PM to midnight.

Mas Amor por Favor
10 Rue Burdeau, Lyon 1
Metro Hôtel de Ville
Open Tuesday to Saturday from 6 PM to 1 AM, Sunday 11 AM to 3 PM (brunch).

The Farmer
14 Montée des Carmélites, Lyon 1
Metro Hôtel de Ville, then walk up.

L'Orangerie
4 Rue du Jardin des Plantes, Lyon 1
Metro Hôtel de Ville
Open Monday to Saturday from 5 PM to 1 AM.

Hemingway’s
1 Grande Rue des Feuillants, Lyon 2
Open Tuesday to Friday from 12 PM to 3 PM and 6:30 PM to 10 PM, Saturday from 6 PM to 11 PM
Metro Hôtel de Ville.

La Grooverie
9 Rue du Jardin des Plantes, Lyon 1
Metro A – Hôtel de Ville.

Chill Art Food
2 Rue Coysevox, Lyon 1
Metro Croix-Paquet.

Boite à Café – Café Mokxa
3 Rue de l'Abbé Rozier, Lyon 1
Metro Hôtel de Ville.

Perko Café
8 Place du Griffon, Lyon 1
Metro C – Croix Paquet or A – Hôtel de Ville Louis Pradel
Open Monday to Friday 7:30 AM to 7:30 PM, Saturday and Sunday 9 AM to 7:30 PM.

GoMex Cantina
Place du Forez, Lyon 1
Metro Hôtel de Ville or Croix Paquet
Open Monday to Wednesday from 8 AM to 10 PM, Thursday to Saturday until 10:30 PM, and Sunday 11 AM to 10 PM.

Crazy Dog
7 Place des Terreaux, Lyon 1
Metro Hôtel de Ville
Open daily from 9 AM to 1 AM.

Le Desjeuneur
3 Rue des Pierres Plantées, Lyon 1
Metro C, Croix-Rousse stop
Open Thursday to Monday from 10 AM to 6 PM.

Torü
23 Rue René Leynaud, Lyon 1
Hôtel de Ville
Open Tuesday to Saturday from 10 AM to 7 PM, Sunday from 11 AM to 5 PM.

## Transit

Very well-served by buses, metro, trams, and bikes.

Gare Part-Dieu to the apartment:
Take bus C13 towards Hôtel de Ville at the Part-Dieu stop and get off at Hôtel de Ville. The apartment is a 5-minute walk.

Aéroport St Exupéry to the apartment:
Take the Rhône Express to Part-Dieu station and get off at Vaulx-en-Velin La Soie. Then take metro A towards Perrache and get off at Hôtel de Ville. The apartment is a 5-minute walk.

Public Transport:
Metro A - Cordeliers stop.
Bus C3 - Terreaux La Feuillee stop.
Bus C13 - Terreaux La Feuillee stop.

Bike Station:
Several stations around the apartment.

Boat:
"Vaporetto" on the Saône between the Pont La Feuillée and the new Confluence district.

Parking:
Underground parking at "Cordeliers."

## Notes

We do our best to ensure the safety of our guests according to Airbnb's cleaning protocol by cleaning and disinfecting frequently touched surfaces (switches, door handles, furniture handles, remotes, etc.) before your arrival.

ATTENTION:

Only one set of keys will be given to guests for their stay; additional sets are not available.