Sometimes, to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city, all you have to do is look up. In Lyon, numerous rooftops welcome you all year round (and especially in summer) for a well-deserved break with friends, family or colleagues. Lyon Secret’s selection of the 5 must-see rooftops in Lyon!
1. Mama Shelter: the coziest
Seriously, who wouldn’t want to lounge on the benches at Mama Shelter? For Lyon epicureans in need of rooftop evenings with friends, we’ve found the ideal spot just a stone’s throw from Jean Macé! Mama Shelter is the kind of colorful, supercharged Lyonnais establishment where it’s good to chill out. Would you like some more sun?
📍 13 Rue Domer, 69007 Lyon 🚇 Jean Macé (metro B / streetcar T2).
2. La Villa Florentine: the swimming pool plus
Would you like to enjoy a rooftop open all year round without suffering from the cold in winter? With its all-weather terrace (including a glass roof and heating system), La Villa Florentine has adapted to Lyon’s weather to appeal to as many people as possible. Admire Lyon’s skyline while enjoying Grenobloise-style Arctic char, a must! And what’s more, there’s a swimming pool!
📍 25 Montée Saint-Barthélémy, 69005 Lyon 🚇 Vieux-Lyon (métro D).
3. Têtedoie: the most beautiful view
In l’Antiquaille, one of the neighborhoods on the Fourvière hill, a terrace with an exceptional view overlooks Lyon with its wood-panelled floors and soft canvases providing protection from the sun. Formerly Les Terrasses de l’Antiquaille, the venue has taken on a new name: Rooftop Têtedoie. Shall we?
📍 4 rue du Professeur Pierre Marion, 69005 Lyon 🚇 Vieux-Lyon (métro D).
4. Les Muses: the most historic
If we had to entrust you with one of our favorite panoramic spots in Lyon, we’d have no hesitation in telling you about the bar-terrace Les Muses, perched on the seventh floor of the magnificent Opéra de Lyon. Here, time seems to stand still: architecture, cocktails and fine wine come together for a tasting experience with a breathtaking view. One of Lyon’s best rooftops!
📍 Opéra de Lyon, 1 Place de la Comédie, 69001 Lyon (access on the 7th floor, via the elevator located on the Peristyle) 🚇 Hôtel de Ville (metro A and C).
5. L’Officine: the most confidential
L’Officine, the elegant bar at Lyon’s Hôtel Dieu, wins TripAdvisor’s “Travellers’ Choice Awards 2020”! With a menu to suit every pocketbook, regular events with top-notch artists and an exceptional setting in the heart of the sublime Hôtel Dieu, l’Officine deserved its place in our top ten. And since you’re passing through, don’t miss the very chic Justin restaurant, in the same Hôtel Dieu!
📍 3 Cour Saint Henri, Grand Hôtel-Dieu, 69002 Lyon. 🚇 Bellecour (metro A and D).
Bonus : RN Beer, the most giant
Atop Les Halles de l’Ouest in Charbonnières, just a 15-minute drive from the center of Lyon, a gigantic rooftop with a spectacular 900m2 surface dominates the landscape. Opened between the first two Covid-related confinements, RN Beer features a restaurant, beer bar and giant rooftop terrace with 14 varieties of beer, creative cocktails, numerous dishes, shareable boards and a super-referenced wine cellar.
📍 RN Beer, Halles de l’Ouest, 100 Route de Paris, 69260 Charbonnières-les-Bains. 🚇 Les Flachères or Charbonnières-les-Bains (SNCF).
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