Every year, it’s the same thing… Right after the holidays, we’re caught up in the whirlwind of the start of the year, with our heads down at work, the winter sales, the first stuffy noses and… we forget all about Valentine’s Day. The result? We realize on February 12 that Valentine’s Day is the day after tomorrow. We hadn’t planned anything , as usual… It’s a shame, because Lyon is a resolutely romantic city. What if this year, we took the bull by the horns and anticipated what should be the most beautiful day of the year? The day when we celebrate love with a capital A. Because no matter what anyone says, it feels good to be in love. Here are a few things to do on Valentine’s Day in Lyon.
Feast your eyes on the Luminiscence show
The solemn setting of an emblematic place of worship (the Saint-Bonaventure basilica and its magnificent stained-glass windows), the enchanting echo of the choir ‘s celestial voices and the power of the organ in 3D spatialized sound, the beauty of 360-degree digital projections… All the elements are brought together to concoct an aphrodisiac cocktail with the immersive Luminiscence show.
Location: Basilique Saint-Bonaventure, 7 Pl. des Cordeliers, 69002 Lyon
Date: multiple dates
🎟️ From €31
Dinner at one of Lyon’s finest restaurants
We recently published our selection of the best places to eat in Lyon in 2025. A good restaurant remains the great classic of Valentine’s Day. Without falling into the cliché of rose petals and a violin player in the background, sharing a good meal remains a privileged moment to say I love you. Here are a few ideas to suit all budgets and tastes.
Going to a Candlelight Valentine’s Day concert
If you want to tick all the Valentine’s Day boxes, we’ve got just what you need. Candlelight Concerts is offering a series of concerts at the Chapelle de la Trinité on February 14. On the program, a romantic venue decorated in a very romantic way for a very very romantic moment. Are you tempted by a piano playing La vie en Rose, My Heart will go on or All you need is love? All we can say is, go for it!
Go to the Salon du Chocolat 2025
Here’s a truly original idea for saying I love you. Imagine strolling hand in hand through the aisles of the most exciting trade show of 2025 with your other half. Here, pleasure is to be admired, tasted and devoured! Whether you’re curious, a gourmand, a big kid or all three, the Salon du Chocolat will give you all the ingredients you need for a successful Valentine’s Day.
Location: Halle Tony Garnier, 20 Place Docteurs Charles et Christophe Mérieux, Lyon 7
Date: February 14 to 16
🎟️ Pre-sale price from €12
Celebrate love in theaters
For Valentine’s Day, UGC cinemas have put together a selection of films for lovers to (re)watch. “Beauty and the Beast”, “Bridget Jones’ Diary”, “La La Land” and more. In short, the complete panoply of the best for kissing at the end of the movie.
Rock out to Genesis
A must-see! Following the resounding success of Enlightenment, Eonarium returns to the Palais de la Bourse with Genesis, THE immersive show of the year 2025 in Lyon. On the program, a plunge into the origins of the world that perfectly blends poetry and technology. The show is available on Valentine’s Day and on other dates in the surrounding area.
Wine tasting for two in downtown Lyon
Tchin! This is often the word with which every love story begins. The toast and the look in the eyes are often decisive… why not reproduce this key moment during a wine tasting in downtown Lyon? Le Chai Saint Olive offers a series of sessions for tasting the finest local wines. Located in Lyon’s 6th arrondissement, it’s Lyon’s first urban wine cellar!
Give the gift of a concert to see this year in Lyon
Are you both music fans, or just curious to see on stage an artist you enjoy listening to at home? Valentine’s Day is a good excuse to treat yourself to a concert. And just in time, Lyon has stocked up on concerts to see in 2025. From Dua Lipa and Lenny Kravitz to Etienne de Crécy and Gojira, there’s something for everyone!
Visit the florist
Just like a good meal, 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 composition. In any case, roses or not, you can never be blamed for arriving home with flowers…
Stroll hand in hand through Fourvière
What could be more romantic than a stroll along Lyon’s Fourvière hill? This year, why not take a romantic stroll in this place so symbolic of Lyon’s charm? Yes, you’ll need strong calves to climb it, but the view is well worth the detour…
… and why not come back down to get a bit of height with the Place Bellecour Ferris Wheel?
A ride on Lyon’s Ferris Wheel on February 14 before dinner is a great way to share a “suspended” moment together. From up there, you’ll be able to recognize your neighborhood, the place where you met, the first kiss… Lyon is a romantic city, and here’s a great way to prove it!
Offer a treatment in one of Lyon’s many SPAs
Another Valentine’s Day staple, a massage or treatment is still one of the most effective gifts you can give. The reason? A treatment in the middle of winter, you’d have to be crazy to give it up. Lyon has some truly incredible places to relax, whether solo or as a duo. So let’s hear it!
A dinner and show in Confluence
Slightly naughty, totally exuberant and utterly magnificent, open your eyes wide, alone or in pairs, at this cabaret for an unusual and innovative experience, in the company of the best music-hall artists! We promise you an original evening with a breathtaking modern show and a high-flying dinner with an exceptional menu prepared by Chef Anthony Brunet, a true creator of culinary emotions. In short, EVERYTHING to make him/her fall…
Enjoy Valentine’s Day as a single person
You’re alone and happy to make the most of being single? Valentine’s Day is also a time for all singles to show that happiness can be lived solo. Or maybe you’ve just gone through a painful separation and need a little pick-me-up because you can feel the blues coming on. Here are a few ideas in Lyon for a solo Valentine’s Day!