What to do in Lyon for two
1. Kissing in the Garden of Curiosities
Why is it romantic? This little-known Fourvière garden offers one of the finest panoramas of the city. It’s quiet, intimate and perfect for a moment of suspended animation.
Address: 9 Place de l’Abbé Larue, 69005 Lyon
Access: Bus C20 or funicular to Fourvière then 5 min walk
Price: Free
Local tip: Plan to go there for sunset, with a thermos of mulled wine or a simple picnic.
2. Dinner at Substrat, the natural restaurant on the Croix-Rousse
Why is it romantic? An intimate room, locavore cuisine and plates as beautiful as they are tasty.
Address: 7 Rue Pailleron, 69004 Lyon
Prices: Menu from €38
Opening hours: Tuesday to Saturday, 7.30pm – 10pm
Customer reviews: “A delicate culinary experience full of meaning”.
3. Sailing the Saône together
Why is it romantic? Because you’d never expect a romantic mini-cruise in the heart of the city! Several options are available, for a day or an aperitif.
With whom? Les Yachts de Lyon, Les Bateaux Lyonnais
Prices: from €16/person
Departure: Quai Rambaud or Quai de Saône, depending on the service provider
Local tip: Privatize an electric boat without a license to play captain one-on-one.
4. Getting lost hand in hand in the traboules of Vieux-Lyon
Why is it romantic? These secret passages have a real charm, especially at the end of the day.
Recommended departure: Rue Saint-Jean
Price: Free
Local tip: Stop off at La Loge for a glass of natural wine and a cosy atmosphere.
5. A breakfast or brunch to share at Dorodi Pastry
Why is it romantic? Because a pistachio croissant shared by two is life.
Address: 3 Rue des Pierres Plantées, 69001 Lyon
Opening hours: Wednesday to Sunday, 9am – 5pm
Prices: Viennoiseries from €3, brunch formulas from €18
Good to know: Cosy and ultra-photogenic.
6. Duo spa in the heart of the city
Why is it romantic? To disconnect completely in a gentle bubble.
Favourite address: Calicéo (Villeurbanne, access by metro A – Laurent Bonnevay)
Rates: from €19 for 2 hours, duo massage by prior arrangement
Opening hours: Daily from 10am to 9pm
7. A night at Les Aubergistes Lyonnais
Our charming hotels in the center of Lyon (Presqu’île, Vieux-Lyon, Perrache) offer cozy rooms full of personality. Some have a view of the Saône or a fireplace, for a real break for two.
8. Bonus: a view just for two
Climb to the Parc des Hauteurs via the Rosaire gardens. Less crowded than Fourvière, but just as magical.
Price: Free
Ideal time: Just after golden hour.
And why not… a marriage proposal in Lyon?
Between the footbridges that dance across the Saône, the little out-of-the-way restaurants, the night-time strolls and the city lights… Lyon has all the makings of a movie set. Just think of it.