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BARNIE LYON CITY GUIDE

Today, Barnie takes you on a sightseeing stroll through the city where it was born: Lyon. The perfect opportunity to discover or rediscover a selection of our favourite spots!

Lyon is a cosmopolitan city crossed by the Rhône and the Saône. A little Paris, it has nothing to envy the capital. A true artistic laboratory, Lyon offers an incredible cultural diversity. The Festival Lumière, the Nuits Sonores, Les Nuits de Fourvière, La Biennale d'Art Contemporain, La Biennale de la danse and the Lyon Street Food Festival all punctuate Lyonnaise life.

Considered one of the most attractive cities in Europe, Lyon draws visitors for its geographical location, its architecture, its gastronomy, its many museums and its vibrant activity.

A city that inspires us every day …

We share our favourite "arty" addresses with you.

Are you with us?

SATURDAY

We start the day with a chai latte at Magma in the 7th arrondissement of Lyon, ideally on the terrace to watch the morning bustle of the neighbourhood.

Magma

101 Rue Bechevelin, 69007 Lyon

@magma_coffeeshop

We cross the Rhône and take a moment for ourselves: a session at the Pilates Social Club, with the option to discover Reformer, Yoga, Barre scult® and Pilates practices in a magnificently designed and decorated studio.

Pilates Social Club

41 rue des Remparts d'Ainay, 69002 Lyon

@pilatesocialclub

Then we hop around … to the magnificent second-hand boutique with such a perfectly curated selection, Art Club. 52 rue Auguste-Comte, Lyon, France 69002 @artclub.lyon

A little further on, we discover The Socialite Family and La Maison Craie Craie for a little décor splurge, as well as Maison Franc which has two lovely boutiques, one for fashion, the other for décor.

The Socialite Family
54 Rue Auguste Comte, 69002 Lyon
@thesocialitefamily

La Maison Craie Craie

17 Rue Auguste Comte, 69002 Lyon

@lamaison.craiecraie

Maison Franc

18 Rue Auguste Comte, 69002 Lyon

3 Rue de l'Ancienne Préfecture, 69002 Lyon

@maison.franc

A few steps away, we feed our eyes at Slika, a contemporary art gallery that showcases current art in an uninhibited way. Galerie Slika, 25 Rue Auguste Comte, 69002 Lyon @galerie_slika

Then at the Chill Gallery, by the celebrated Lyonnaise architect Claude Cartier Décoration. Chill' Gallery by Claude Cartier Décoration 33 Rue Sala, 69002 Lyon @claude_cartier_decoration

We treat ourselves to a milk bubble tea at Machi Machi which you can enjoy on the famous and vast Place Bellecour while watching the buzz of the city. Machi Machi 4 Rue du Plat, 69002 Lyon, @machimachi__lyon

If you love chocolate, we recommend Palomas. Founded in 1917 by Louis Palomas, Maison Palomas today holds a unique expertise in fine French chocolate-making. As beautiful as they are exquisite! Palomas, 2 Rue Colonel Chambonnet, 69002 Lyon, @palomas1917

For a quick lunch, we cross the Saône and walk along the quays to the Saint-Paul station, at the café-counter Caillou, a newly renovated spot by the Lyon-based architect and designer duo BLOMA: beautiful, unique, and surprising. Caillou Café-Comptoir 60 Quai de Pierre-Scize, 69005 Lyon, @cailloucc

We cross back over the Saône and treat ourselves to a magnificent bouquet at the prettiest florist in the city, Bohème Fleurs. Bohème Fleurs, 8 Rue de la Platière, 69001 Lyon, @bohemefleurs

We take a snack break at the delicious Kafé Stockholm to soak up Scandinavian, and more specifically Swedish, culture. With comforting sweet and savoury specialities well worth the detour. Kafé Stockholm, 10 Rue Saint-Polycarpe, 69001 Lyon, @kafestockholm

For a spot of shopping, we head to Inès's lovely boutique, at Dadashop. Passionate about design, colour, shapes and the art of living more broadly, Inès offers a beautiful selection of carefully chosen brands for the home and for kids. At the back of the shop, an eclectic selection of vintage pieces offered by Laure de La Pataugeoire. Le Dadashop, 13 Rue du Griffon, 69001 Lyon, @ledadashop

A quick stop next at the wonderful Archipel bookshop, specialising in architecture, urban planning, landscape and design. Librairie Archipel, 21 Pl. des Terreaux, 69001 Lyon

For an arty moment in a space magnificently conceived by architect Claude Cartier, the Manifesta gallery. This unique venue dedicated to contemporary art also hosts ephemeral design presentations, such as the Pierre Guariche re-editions by Cinna. Manifesta, 6 Rue Pizay, 69001 Lyon, @manifesta_lyon

Finally, for dinner, we recommend the delicious set menu at REGAIN, an ode to local cuisine and seasonal produce.

Regain

3 Rue d'Algérie, 69001 Lyon

@regain.restaurant

But as it's hard for us to choose, here are our other culinary favourites:

Le Bistrot Jaja

3 Rue Laurencin, 69002 Lyon

@jajapowerwines

Sapna

7 Rue de la Martinière, 69001 Lyon

@sapna.restaurantlyon

Brume

45 Rue de la Bourse, 69002 Lyon

@brume.restaurant

After this wonderful day, we head back to sleep and snuggle into the sheets, at your choice, of l'Hôtel de Verdun 1882 or Pilo hôtel, two neighbourhoods, two atmospheres! L'Hôtel de Verdun, 82 Rue de la Charité, 69002 Lyon, @hotelverdun1882 or Le Pilo Hôtel, 10 Mnt des Carmélites, 69001 Lyon, @pilohotels

SUNDAY

We start the day at the peaceful Puzzle Café for a small decaf. A stone's throw from the Cathédrale Saint-Jean, in the old Lyon, Puzzle is a truly beautiful spot worthy of the finest Scandinavian coffee shops. Puzzle Café 1 Rue des Estrées, 69005 Lyon, @puzzlelyon

We take public transport or the car, heading to les Puces du Canal to wander through the aisles of the site and hunt for hidden gems before eating at one of the little bistros / food trucks on site.

Les Puces du Canal

5 Rue Eugène Pottier, 69100 Villeurbanne

@pucesducanal

A delicious afternoon snack at the magnificent Kitchen Café by Chef Connie Zagora, on the wonderful Rue Chevreul.

Kitchen Café
34 Rue Chevreul, 69007 Lyon

@lekitchenlyon

We hop on a Velo'v and head off to discover the Biennale d'Art Contemporain at Les Grandes Locos, the new name given to the former SNCF maintenance centre in La Mulatière. Entitled "Les voix des fleuves Crossing the water", the 17th edition of the Biennale de Lyon invites artists to evoke, question and explore the subject of the relationships that form and dissolve between people and with their environment. 9 exhibition venues are waiting to be discovered. All the info HERE.

La Biennale de Lyon

Les Grandes Locos

10 Rue Gabriel Péri, 69350 La Mulatière

@biennaledelyon

Don't forget to stop by the Biennale bookshop / boutique, at Blitz ;)

We end the day with dinner at a mythical Lyon spot, a must-visit, an institution: La Brasserie Georges, an iconic brasserie dating from 1836 serving traditional Lyonnaise dishes in a grand Art Deco dining room.

La Brasserie Georges

30 Cr de Verdun Perrache, 69002 Lyon

@brasseriegeorges_

We strongly recommend visiting Fourvière, Les Subsistances, the Musée des Frères Lumières, Confluence … not forgetting the charming Croix Rousse neighbourhood … with, nestled at its heart, Le Jardin Rosa Mir … but shh! We'll say no more ;)

We hope Lyon will win you over.

See you soon for a new stroll …

See you !

Photo credits: Marie Trassaert

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