My boyfriend and I had the pleasure of being the first guests to ever stay in Jean-Philippe's apartment on rue de Brest in Lyon. We were originally supposed to stay in another one of his properties (https://www.airbnb.ca/rooms/1114023), however he proposed a change shortly before our arrival in Lyon, and we accepted.

We couldn't have asked for a better place to spend a week in Lyon. The location was perfect; in the centre of Lyon and situated right behind rue Mercière, where you will find 30+ bistros, bouchons, cafés, and boutiques. It is also 2 blocks away from the Saône river, where a daily market can be found. The apartment is within walking distance of the Fourvière, Place Bellecour, Vieux Lyon, Institut Bocuse, and many more attractions.

The apartment itself was beautiful, chic (the pictures are 100% representative of the real thing), very clean, and recently renovated though it maintained its vintage charm. The place was well-equipped for a couple looking to stay for shorter or longer periods of time (fully stocked with kitchenware + appliances, dishwasher, washing machine, drying rack, towel heater, linens, free WiFi, loads of storage space, cleaning supplies, etc.). In any case, it is quite close to a Monoprix if you need anything else during your stay. The bed was also incredibly comfortable, and nestled in a cosy nook. The apartment is on the 4th floor of the building, though there is an elevator that you can use to get upstairs. Of note to non-Europeans, the apartment has a hot-water tank, so beware not to take incredibly long, scalding-hot showers (made the mistake on my first day!). Also, our sleep quality was pretty good overall, though we did hear the neighbours cheering through the wall when there was a soccer/football match.

Jean-Philippe was an excellent host; as soon as we made our reservation on Airbnb, he sent us a very kind message with a list of suggestions of sights and restaurants to check out in Lyon. Upon our arrival in Lyon, he asked us what the main purpose of our trip was, and then sat with us for more than an hour offering us tailored suggestions based on our interests and budget, pinpointing exact places on a map. He also told us what tourist traps to avoid, which was much appreciated. Our stay in Lyon was greatly enhanced due to his suggestions, so we are very grateful to him.

Overall, we are extremely pleased with our stay in Jean-Philippe's property. It was an even better experience than staying in a hotel, as we truly had the feeling of being immersed in Lyon and its culture. It was also a very romantic and elegant setting for a couple. We will definitely request to stay in this apartment should we return to Lyon, and we would equally recommend it to any couple who will be traveling there in the future.