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Love is no laughing matter, and with Valentine’s Day only a few days away, the excitement is already making itself felt. Florists are adjusting their orders, restaurants are fine-tuning their menus and lovers are getting impatient… But Valentine’s Day or not, whether you’re in love or on the verge of it, Lyon has plenty of places to celebrate love with a capital A all year round. After all, it feels good to be in love!
A romantic stroll along the quays
They say you make all your decisions as you walk. A stroll along the quays always makes an impression, even in February. Even if the winter chill keeps you under the comforter, getting some fresh air when the sky’s clear is always a good idea. For more privacy, opt for less crowded areas. When the sun comes out, take the quays of the Rhône on the Guillotière side, but walk towards Confluence. You’ll find plenty of nice spots with pontoons along the water’s edge where you can sit back and relax.
Share a moment in a restaurant,
The pleasures of the good old tête-à-tête still work just as well. But for a change from the ordinary, opt for an unusual restaurant, or at least one of the city’s best.
In a cozy downtown café
If you’re looking for a quiet place to chat and get to know someone, there’s nothing better than a cozy, pleasant setting where you’ll immediately feel at ease. Café Anahera is the ideal place for this: green, superbly decorated, cosy and with a menu to die for, we highly recommend it!
A Candlelight concert for an emotional moment for two
The Candlelight concept ticks all the boxes when it comes to romantic rendezvous. No matter how hard you try, nothing seems to beat it. Candlelight concerts for all tastes in magical venues, it’s hard to beat it. From Queen to Jean-Jacques Goldman, from Chopin to Pink Floyd, at the Basilique Saint-Bonaventure, the Chapelle de la Trinité or the Temple du Change. Close your eyes, the magic has already begun…
In a hidden bar, the intimate rendezvous
How about taking your lover to a secret bar? There are a number of them in Lyon, and their originality will make a welcome change from the classic, no-frills bar. Discover the speakeasy bars where you can spend your best evening together.
The Jardin des Curiosités, Lyon’s “pic trump card
In a way, this is Lyon’s pré carré. Its history stems from the fraternal understanding that exists between Lyon and Montreal. On the occasion of the 20th anniversary of this alliance in 2000, the city of Montreal decided to offer Lyon a park conducive to contemplation and a certain form of poetry. The Parc des Curiosités is one of the most beautiful places to contemplate the city of Lyon and the setting sun. The place is bathed in a magic that’s hard to name or describe. The best thing you can do is go there. Summer or winter, the light is beautiful… Enjoy!
Strolling from traboules to traboules
Why not push open the doors of Vieux-Lyon like a big kid? What if you got lost at the bend of an inner courtyard, crossed the streets by the buildings to perhaps kiss behind a well-hidden door…