Even though we should celebrate Valentine’s Day every day of the year, February 14 (which falls on a Saturday this year!) remains the highlight of the year… Come on, let’s get motivated!
Every year, it’s the same thing… Right after the holidays, we get caught up in the whirlwind of the new year, with our heads down at work, winter sales, the first stuffy noses of the year, and… we completely forget about Valentine’s Day. The result? On February 12, we realize that Valentine’s Day is the day after tomorrow. We haven’t planned anything , as usual… Which is a shame, because Lyon is definitely a romantic city. So how about this year, we take the bull by the horns and celebrate love with a capital L? Because, let’s face it, being in love feels good. Here are a few things to do for the upcoming Valentine’s Day in Lyon.
Dinner at one of the best restaurants in Lyon
We recently published our selection of the best restaurants to eat at in Lyon. A good restaurant is still the classic Valentine’s Day choice, and in Lyon, the capital of gastronomy, there’s something for everyone. Without falling into the cliché of rose petals and a violinist playing in the background, sharing a good meal is still a special way to say “I love you.”
If you want to tick all the boxes for Valentine’s Day, we’ve got just what you need. Candlelight Concerts is offering an evening of the most romantic hits on February 14. The program includes a sublime venue (La Chapelle de la Trinité) decorated in a very romantic style with thousands of candles for a moment suspended in time. How does a virtuoso string quartet performing the most beautiful love songs sound? You hold all the cards!
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Fancy a relaxed, artistic evening for two (or even solo)? Come explore the art of nude drawing during a creative happy hour at Le Groom in Lyon. Under the guidance of illustrator Isabelle Colas, you’ll have the opportunity to unleash your creativity, whatever your level, by sketching a live model. And to top off the experience, a homemade cocktail awaits you. Materials are provided and a friendly atmosphere is guaranteed for a fun and unique session.
Give your loved one something to shout about
Are you both music fans or simply curious to see an artist you enjoy listening to at home perform live? Valentine’s Day is still a good excuse to treat yourself to a great concert to share. Luckily, Lyon has a full lineup of concerts coming up, including Pete Doherty on February 14!
Since it opened in December, it’s been the experience everyone’s talking about. The Palais de la Bourse is hosting Flow, the new sound and light show by Eonarium. Let yourself be transported to the heart of nature, carried away by a unique reorchestration of Smetana’s The Moldau. Already more than 1.5 million spectators worldwide. One thing is certain, you’ll score points on Valentine’s Day.
Celebrate love in the dark
For Valentine’s Day, UGC cinemas have prepared a selection of films to watch (again) with your loved one. “Brokeback Mountain,” “Bridget Jones’s Diary,” “La La Land,” etc. In short, the complete range of the best films to kiss at the end of the movie.
Enjoy a wine tasting for two in downtown Lyon
Cheers! This is often the word with which every love story begins. We raise our glasses and the look in each other’s eyes is often decisive… why not recreate this key moment during a wine tasting in the center of Lyon? Le Chai Saint Olive, for example, offers a series of sessions to taste the best local wines. Right in the center of Lyon, it is the first urban wine cellar in the Capital of Gaul!
Stop by the florist
Just like a good restaurant, a bouquet of flowers remains the cornerstone of Valentine’s Day. Want to be original? Opt for something other than a bouquet of red roses and ask the florist for a different arrangement. In any case, roses or not, no one can fault you for arriving home with a real bouquet of flowers…
Strolling hand in hand in Fourvière
What could be more romantic than a stroll near Fourvière hill in Lyon? This year, enjoy a romantic walk in this place that is so symbolic of Lyon’s charm! Yes, you need strong calves to climb it, but the view is well worth the detour…
… and then come back down to gain some height again with the Ferris wheel on Place Bellecour!
Taking a ride on the Grande Roue de Lyon on February 14 before going out to dinner is a wonderful way to share a moment “suspended” in time together. From up there, you may be able to recognize your neighborhood, the place where you met, your first kiss… Lyon is a romantic city, and this is a beautiful way to prove it!
Why not relive one of cinema’s greatest love stories this Valentine’s Day? Titanic: An Immersive Journey takes you to the heart of one of the most memorable episodes in our collective unconscious. The program includes immersion in life-size sets, as well as video projections and 3D reconstructions. In short, everything you need to impress your partner… an experience not to be missed!
Treat your loved one to a spa treatment at one of Lyon’s many spas
Another Valentine’s Day staple is a massage or spa treatment, which remains one of the most effective gifts there is. The reason? A spa treatment in the middle of winter—you’d have to be crazy to pass it up. Lyon has several truly incredible places to relax alone or with a partner. Just saying!
Also read on Lyon Secret: Sports activities, immersive exhibitions, cultural outings… all the best things to do withchildren in Lyon this winter.