Three generations of my family stayed here and everybody absolutely loved it. Even my typical hard-to-please teenager pronounced it 'the best holiday accommodation we've ever stayed in'! Inside, the layout is flexible and very convenient and the apartment is much larger than it looks in the photos. Everywhere is well-equipped, well-appointed, modern and spotless. Outside, though, is where it becomes exceptional. The roof terrace is just beautiful and the most wonderful place to eat breakfast, cook dinner, have drinks or even take an afternoon nap on a beanbag... The only disadvantage is that none of us ever wanted to leave!
The building is quiet and secure and the area extremely convenient for the metro, supermarkets and the wonderful Croix-Rousse market. If you enjoy walking it is also entirely possible to visit the other sights of Lyon on foot from here, as we walked to Vieux Lyon, Fourviere, Confluence, Les Halles Paul Bocuse and Parc de la Tete d'Or, although the walks back up the hill required a stop or two for a cold beer on a hot day!
We had previously considered accommodation in the old town and were all glad to have chosen Croix-Rousse instead. The area is less touristy and the hill top views and cooler breeze were very welcome at the end of the day, plus Croix-Rousse is a lovely neighbourhood in itself.
Olivier was extremely helpful with many local recommendations and always available to answer our questions. Watering the plants, feeding the goldfish and running out for our morning baguettes made us feel very much at home in this fantastic apartment, area and city.