Because we don’t tell them enough, but we love our moms, we decided that Mother’s Day would be the opportunity or never to please them. As well as calling her or, for the lucky ones, hugging her on the day, what else can we do in Lyon for our moms? Candlelit concerts, dinner in a restaurant or a getaway less than an hour from Lyon, here are the best things to do in Lyon on Sunday May 25, 2025 for Mother’s Day.
Visit one of the many villages surrounding Lyon
May is generally the ideal time of year to get some fresh air. The fresh morning air, far from the crowds of July and August, makes a trip just a stone’s throw from Lyon all the more worthwhile. Especially when you’re exploring the many treasures to be found in the area. And why not jump at the chance on Mother’s Day weekend? Whether it’s a visit to a monument, a break at the local café or a gourmet picnic, you’ll never have as much fun as improvising a day out with your family.
Support local artistic creation
Here’s an initiative that will save your Mother’s Day and, at the same time, allow you to help artists in our beloved region. With Omartbox[/trackLink], you can kill two birds with one stone, with class and originality. The idea? Every month, you give your mom the chance to receive an original work by an emerging local artist. A super-simple way to please your sweetheart while supporting the enthusiasm of our local artists. We applaud you!
Dive hand in hand into the world of Van Gogh
This is undoubtedly the most important cultural event of the moment. After seducing over 5 million visitors worldwide, Van Gogh, the immersive experience will make your mom’s heart skip a beat! Immerse yourself in the artist’s masterpieces with a 360-degree digital show using the latest 4K technology. The perfect way to celebrate Mother’s Day.
📍 Studio 24 – 24 Rue Emile Decorps, Villeurbanne
📅 Date: from Friday February 21
👉 Admission here
Dine at one of Lyon’s finest restaurants
A good family meal is still a classic Mother’s Day treat , and we’ve put together some of the best addresses for you to have a good time in a restaurant... For those on a budget, we’ve also put together a selection of the best places to eat for less than 15 euros. So there’s no excuse 🙂
A good exhibition
Another essential part of any gift for your mother is to take her to an exhibition. Whether it’s art, history or science, Lyon has a great collection of exhibitions to choose from at the moment. Is her love of Lyon imoderate? A new exhibition on the city has just opened at the Musée Jean Couty. Is she more into modern art? Is she nostalgic for the 90s? Check out the “Between Rave and Reality” exhibition.
Rock out to one of the many Candlelight concerts
We can’t get enough of the magic of Candlelight, which offers several candlelit concerts every week in fantastic venues. Here are a few ideas for upcoming concerts in Lyon, to melt the hearts of every mother on earth.
- Candlelight Abba on June 5
- Candlelight JJ Goldman on June 13
- Candlelight Adèle on June 26
- Candlelight 4 saisons de Vivaldi on July 4
Various venues including the Temple du Change, Basilique Saint Bonaventure and Chapelle de la Trinité
Dates: several concerts are offered each week
All info on upcoming concerts in Lyon
A getaway in an unlikely location near Lyon
If you’d like to treat her to an afternoon out of time, head for one of the 7 extraordinary, ultra-expansive spots less than an hour from Lyon! These include the Palais Idéal du Facteur Cheval, the Jardin Rosa Mir, the Cerdon caves and the Didier-sur-Chalaronne water gardens. We’re sure your mom will appreciate…
Unlock the mysteries of science with your family
What if, for Mother’s Day, we revisited the great classics of science? That’s exactly what Science Experiments, one of today’s leading exhibitions, offers . Whether you’re a science enthusiast or simply curious, this immersive adventure is for all ages, from 7 to 77. Good news: the exhibition is open on Sunday the 25th, making it the perfect family outing to mark the occasion!
Science Expériences – 32 rue Thomassin, Lyon 2
Date: Wednesday to Sunday, 10:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. (check for special closing days)
👉 More info
Offer a special gift card for Mother’s Day
Are you 1000 miles away from your dear Mum on the day? Don’t worry, a Fever gift card will save the day. Exhibitions, Candlelight concerts, cinema tickets at the best prices etc. she’ll be spoilt for choice!
Bonus: Raspberry and vanilla frozen entremets by Pierre Chauvet
What if Mother’s Day wasn’t the perfect occasion to don your apron? Renowned chocolatier Pierre Chauver shares his fresh, colorful recipe for raspberry and vanilla iced entremets.
🌿 Ingredients (for an entremets of 6 individual portions)
👉 Soft vanilla cookie
- 60 g sugar
- 1 egg
- 40 g full-fat liquid cream
- 30 g melted butter
- 40 g flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 vanilla pod or 1 tsp vanilla extract
👉 Bourbon vanilla ice cream (heart)
- 200 g whole milk
- 100 g full-fat liquid cream
- 60 g sugar
- 2 egg yolks
- 1 Bourbon vanilla pod (or extract)
👉 Raspberry ice-cream mousse
- 300 g raspberry purée
- 90 g sugar
- 250 g full-fat liquid cream (well chilled)
- 4 g gelatin (2 sheets )
👉 Magnum-style icing
- 200 g white or dark chocolate (and food coloring according to desired contrast)
- 50 g grapeseed or sunflower oil
- 30 g roasted almond flakes (optional, but classic Magnum)
🧊 Preparation (spread over 2 days)
1. Prepare vanilla ice cream (the day before)
- Heat the milk and cream with the split and scraped vanilla pod.
- Blanch the egg yolks with the sugar. Drizzle over the hot milk.
- Pour back into the pan and cook at 82°C like a custard.
- Cool, turbinate if you have an ice-cream maker, otherwise pour into an insert mold (heart) and freeze for at least 6h.
2. Prepare the soft vanilla cookie
- Preheat oven to 170°C.
- Whisk together the egg and sugar, then add the cream, vanilla and melted butter.
- Stir in flour and baking powder.
- Roll out in a 16-18 cm circle and bake for 15 min. Cool, then cut to shape.
3. Prepare raspberry ice-cream mousse
- Rehydrate the gelatine.
- Heat 1/3 of the purée with the sugar, add the drained gelatine. Add the remaining purée.
- Cool to 25°C, then fold in the soft whipping cream.
4. Assembly (in a silicone ring or mold)
- Pour 2/3 raspberry mousse into mold.
- Place frozen vanilla ice cream insert.
- Cover with remaining raspberry mousse.
- Place the soft vanilla cookie on top, pressing lightly.
- Smooth and freeze for at least 6 hours (ideally overnight).
5. Prepare Magnum icing (day or night before)
- Melt the chocolate with the oil in a bain-marie or microwave.
- Add almond flakes if desired.
- Let cool to around 35°C.
6. Icing & finishing
- Turn out very cold.
- Place on a wire rack. Quickly coat with Magnum glaze.
- Return to the freezer for a few minutes before serving.
💡Serving suggestions => Remove from freezer 10 to 15 minutes before serving.