Alain's apartment is a wonderful place to stay in Lyon. As others have mentioned, it is close to many of the spots you will want to visit. We also appreciated all of the incredible restaurants that were a 5 minute walk from the apartment. If you have secured a spot at Alain's, you may also want to look at the Michelin rated restaurants in the area and make a reservation. Alain was kind enough to make a reservation for us at Les Andrets and it was our best meal in France! As to the apartment itself, it is a lovely home that has been tastefully updated. We especially appreciated the living room and dining space that allowed us to look out the windows at the Basilica and plan our next day's adventures. Alain was an incredible host and made it easy to check in once we had arrived in Lyon.