Isabelle was an incredible host. Her apartment is not only in the coolest neighborhood in Lyon, but her design aesthetic is also one of the coolest I have ever seen. We felt immediately at home in her amazing and comfortable apartment. And we felt equally at home in the amazing surrounding neighborhood. The Croix Rousse was a great area to be based in, and we were also conveniently located to the Metro and daily bike rentals, making it easy for us to explore the rest of Lyon. But we found we loved this neighborhood best, so staying at Isabelle's place facilitated us having a truly authentic Lyon experience. By the end of our stay, we felt like we knew the neighborhood, having become friends with some of the nearby restaurant owners and cheese shop owner. There is so much right around Isabelle's apartment, and the Sunday market was the best we experienced in France. We couldn't recommend staying at Isabelle's place enough!