An intimate 2.5 hour private journey through the historic Ainay Abbey district ; one of Lyon's oldest and most storied areas, guided by Marie-Claire, a passionate local insider who weaves the histories of the quartier and opens doors that remain closed to most visitors.
She leads you through three carefully selected contemporary galleries, where you meet the artistic directors in person, hear the stories behind the works, and discover current exhibitions that exist outside any tourist circuit. Between stops, Marie-Claire shares the small stories of the streets, the buildings, and the passionate individuals who have made this quietly extraordinary corner of Lyon a living hub of art.
The experience continues at Odorem, a Lyon perfume house devoted to rare French fragrances, art photography, and objects of curiosity. Here, scent and image converge into a single sensory voyage, a timeless encounter with the rare and the beautiful, guided by the people who created it.
The afternoon closes in the studio of Mathieu Iquel, a celebrated Lyonnais painter whose canvases explore the full spectrum of human experience woven into a single emotional reality. Over a glass of Champagne, Mathieu walks you through his latest works: his technique, his choices, his passion. The hanging evolves with each new finished canvas : each visit is unique !
Langauge : ENG or FR
Meeting point : 20 Place Bellecour in front of the Royal Hôtel
Duration : 2,5 hours
Private Tour : max 6 people
