It was one of the highlights of our stay which we'll never forget: super romantic and the most delicious food we tried in Lyon. In short, this handsome hotel serves you grand palatial and majestic Louis XIV vibes…Īs foodies, we were really excited to try the inhouse Michelin-starred restaurant called: Les Loges. The inside of the hotel feels like an extension its medieval surroundings, with spiral staircases, wooden beamed ceilings, tight passageways and Italianate loggias. The Cour des Loges is set across four Renaissance townhouses, right slap bang in the heart of the most photogenic part of the city: Vieux Lyon! We love getting lost in the labyrinth of cobblestone narrow streets and traboules of the city. The Cour des Loges is one of the most exquisite hotels in all of Lyon, the sort of place you want to stay in if you're on a honeymoon, or celebrating a special occasion like our 10-year anniversary.
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I was impressed…my Frenchman knows how to win my heart every time! This place just oozes grandeur, opulence and Renaissance majesty. Seby went all out for our 10-year anniversary when we came to Lyon to celebrate it…he booked us into this gem of a hotel, a place that blew our mind! Not only do the best gay parties happen right here, it’s also an exciting place to get lost in during the day, with cute narrow cobblestone streets, Renaissance-era mansions to awe at, hidden courtyards to explore and an abundance of excellent restaurants (called “bouchons”) everywhere!įollowing our many trips to France's gastronomical capital, we've put together our gay travel guide to Lyon featuring the best gay hotels to stay, the best bars, clubs, events, things to do, and many more practical tips for LGBTQ travellers. The Presqu’île is our favourite part of the city. The northern side of the Presqu'île has a more commercial feel and has the main gay bars and clubs of Lyon, particularly between the two streets called: Place des Terreaux and Cordeliers. The southern section of the Presqu'île is the actual confluence point between the two rivers and is more residential. The heart of city lies right at this point, an island-like peninsula called the Presqu'île…which is also where the bulk of the city’s gay scene can be found. Lyon has been a flourishing trading city since the Romans thanks to its strategic location at the confluence between two major rivers – the Rhône and Saône. Well obviously, I'm biased – this is Seby's home ground, the city he was born and raised.Īs well as the abundance of smokin’ hot French lovers, Lyon is also the foodie capital of France with a really pretty UNESCO listed Old Town (Vieux Lyon). The hottest men of France are officially from Lyon!Īccording to me, of course.
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