Arnaud was extremely responsive to all my emails. He responded back very quickly to my inquiries prior to selecting his place and just before arriving and when leaving, all of which made our travel plans that much easier. When we arrived to the apartment, he was waiting for us outside. He helped us with bringing our luggage up to the apartment. He had a bottle of wine for us, fresh fruit, jams, water, juice and milk and Nespresso capsules. He also provided us with lots of information including maps of Lyon and what to do. He showed us the apartment and how everything worked. Prior to our arriving, he suggested a local Bouchon in the neighborhood and even offered to make a reservation for us for the evening we arrived. The Bouchon was a perfect choice for our first night and a great introduction to lyonnaise food. It was within walking distance to the apartment.
The apartment was absolutely lovely. The best Airbnb we have stayed in thus far. The apartment is on the 2nd floor; you have access to the small elevator in the building which worked perfectly or taking the wide stairs. The pictures you see of the Airbnb are exactly what it looks like. It is charming, wonderfully decorated with great care and detail. It gets wonderful light in the morning and during the day. The bedrooms, all three, were so comfortable including the bed and bedding. Arnaud thought of everything with providing hangers for clothing, two hairdryers, enough towels, toilet paper etc. On the beds were beautiful duvets, sheets and pillowcases. The bathrooms had great water pressure, always hot water. We loved the Marseille soaps which he provided for each bathroom. There were orchids in the Living room, aroma reed diffusers throughout the apartment. The living room with the chairs was also very comfortable and where we sat in the morning while drinking our Nespresso. Everything was neat and clean and we couldn’t have asked for a more perfect place to stay for our week in Lyon. The apartment is in the 6th District, more residential and quiet, but it is within walking distance to the Metro. The apartment overlooks the Rhone, the street is tree lined and near a bridge that you can walk over to get to the 2nd District. There are also beautiful parks nearby.
I absolutely and strongly recommend this apartment. And if I was to return back to Lyon I would want to stay here again. Thank you Arnaud for being a wonderful host to us and for allowing us to stay in your lovely apartment!