Fourviere Hotel Lyon

Prepare to be transported to 19th-century France with an escape to the charming Fourvière Hotel, which boasts sweeping views down onto the rooftops of Lyon from its perch on Fourviére Hill. Occupying a convent that was built in 1854, the building artfully mixes cutting-edge design with its original features – the altar of the convent’s chapel even doubles as the reception desk.  

It says a lot that, in a city famed for its gastronomy, the food here really stands out. Les Telephones Restaurant serves Modern French bistro cuisine in the beautiful surroundings of the convent’s cloisters. Wondering about the name? You place your order through the old-fashioned black telephone on your table. For something more rustic, Le Bouchon is an ode to the warm hospitality Lyon is famous for.

Making the most of those immaculate gardens, the 25m swimming pool is surrounded by lush greenery. More importantly, it’s heated, so you can take a relaxing dip whatever the temperature outside. If you really want to warm up, pay a visit to the spa, where hot steam baths and whirlpools await.