We used to live in Lyon in another life - before kids - and so when we decided to show our kids around our old town, we wanted it to be special. Staying on the houseboat was simply extraordinary. It’s perfectly located within easy walking distance of la place Bellecour on one side and Old Lyon on the other. After we’d done our walking tour of the town, coming back to the gentle sound of the river while seeing the lights go on at the Fourviere Basilica was just magic. Swans came up to the boat, which delighted the kids. And Stephane had left my husband and I a bottle of rosé to drink, which delighted us! Fabulous, unusual way to spend a night.