What an incredible Airbnb experience! I really don’t know what to say...it was like staying in a very fine hotel, but with all of the charm and breathing-room of a private home. If you’re going to spend time in Old Lyon, this is the place for you.
You’ll be treated to a beautifully-renovated, elegant, spotlessly clean and very stylish historic apartment (in a 16th century building - if I remember correctly) right in the heart of Old Lyon. The street itself is spectacular. You can eat, shop and sightsee all day within easy walking distance. Incredible ambiance, Michelin-star food and rich French history are all within minutes of your front door. There are markets within a few blocks for the well-equipped kitchen, or just eat every meal out at the endless restaurant choices.
Odile and her husband are gracious hosts. Everything you need is ready and waiting, with special touches all around. Their communication is great and Odile went above and beyond with recommendations and extra help. They met us at the door for a full tour and a Lyon “primer”.
You will have to navigate a stone hallway and short spiral staircase to get to the apartment (there is an elevator for luggage and help too), but trust me...it is worth every step to get to the gorgeous inner courtyard and spectacular, historic apartment. You will feel safe and pampered within those historic stone walls.
Thank you Odile for an amazing experience and I encourage any travelers to Lyon to put this on the top of their list.