My mother, brother and I stayed at Stépane's place the week of Christmas and absolutely loved it. The space was elegant and historic, but also cozy. We felt like we were at home! We especially enjoyed using the fireplace and snuggling up in the main room as it was quite cold in Lyon while we were there.
The location couldn't have been better. There was a market about a two minute walk away from the house every day, even on Christmas eve. We were able to source everything we needed provisions wise either from that market or cute bakeries, patisseries and grocery stores nearby.
Stéphane and his wife Britta were excellent hosts and immediately made us feel welcomed and informed. Britta gave us tons of tips for nearby restaurants and attractions and information on how to get around Lyon. They were also flexible with our check in & check out time which we needed due to train arrival & departure times, which we greatly appreciated.
I highly recommend a stay at Stéphane's house with friends or family and can only imagine what the backyard would be like in the summer! We had a wonderful time and would definitely go back again if any of us find ourselves in Lyon.
Oh also, the hairdryer was the best hairdryer I used in my two + weeks in France.
-Lizzy