If you are looking for unique, historic, romantic, and stunningly beautiful, you will not be disappointed with your stay here.
Very, very convenient for a visit to Lyon - super easy drive in and out of the city center (park at the Opera parking garage). Even at what was probably the busiest weekend of the year: the Fete des Lumieres.
The rooms are perfect for up to three people. The bathroom is small, and you do need hold the shower head, but tons of super hot water!
Beautiful views over the grounds, the old monastery and cathedral, and the river Saone . Nice little community park to wander through on the isle. Oh yes - you are staying on a small isle in the middle of the river.
We stayed on a fairly mild December weekend. It did get a little chilly in the place at night and in the mornings (I mean, you are staying a castle that is hundreds of years old - expect it to be a bit chilly!), but the beds are warm, the shower makes a nice steamy bathroom, and Mary will build you a fire if you want! How could you possibly have any complaints?!?!
Mary is an perfect host. She brought us chocolate cake, fruits, extra tea - so lovely!!
I do hope we can return to Lyon and stay with Mary again!! Xoxo xoxo!