We stayed at Philippe’s place for almost one month. It was well furnished and clean and he welcomed us with a nice bottle of champagne and provided us with great recommendations. We had a small 8th month old baby with us and Philippe had arranged a baby crib, mattress and tub as well as a chair. He was well equipped and we appreciated it greatly. However I would say we had some difficulty to maneuver a baby up the spiral staircase and we had to tightly fit the crib in the bedroom. The main bedroom is a good size but a bit awkward to fit the crib. The second bedroom is small and is accessed via the first bedroom. This Was a bit tricky when my parents visited. However, we got used to it and after some time we adjusted to it.
The space is great for most people but it may be a bit challenging for families with young children. You do need to pass through 4 locked doors that may require keys to get to the apartment and there is a small set of steps up and down if you take the elevator. It can be tricky with a baby stroller. Luckily we always had two people with us so it wasn’t too bad.
Hot water is limited so you may have to wait for it to heat again for showers.
Outside of those things, everything was great. The Internet and tv worked well, ther was a nice entertainment system to listen to music. there was a nice assortment of coffees in the nespresso machine and teas. There were fresh towels and bath soaps and shampoos like those in a hotel. There were many books around including Many about Lyon they were helpful to read.
Location is great with a great view of the River in the office space. It is close to restaurants and shops and metro is 3-4 minutes away. Philippe helped us make a reservation at l’ourson qui boit, a restaurant on the corner of the place and it was an amazing place.
Overall we enjoyed our stay! Thank you again.