I’ve got some experience with accommodations in Europe, after more than 200 trips across the Atlantic, and more than 50 stays in Airbnbs on the Continent.
And I can confidently say that David’s and Christian’s place was truly distinctive: it’s a barge floating in the Saône River. That river and the Rhône, which meet a few kilometers south of the barge, are defining aspects of Lyon, France’s second largest city.
The room was spotless and nicely furnished. Wood paneling lent a comfortable, rustic air. The location is superb, less than five minutes from Lyon’s second main railway station.
David and Christian were wonderful hosts, providing a welcome drink, offering fresh towels on the second day, and more.
The genius of Airbnb is to help visitors feel like locals, and a few places fit that idea as well as this one.
Five stars, *****, for sure!