City Breaks in Lyon - Independent Holiday by Train
Spanning the mighty Rhône and Saône rivers, Lyon, France's second city, is not only one of France’s most famous gastronomic centres but is home to hundreds of well preserved buildings dating back to the 16th and 17th century. Easily reached by train.
From £742 pp based on 2 sharing, 4 nights B & B inc standard class rail from London.
Spanning the mighty Rhône and Saône rivers, Lyon, France's second city, is not only one of France’s most famous gastronomic centres it is also the “Gateway to the South” and on arriving you will immediately feel a touch of the South with its wonderfully temperate climate. There are hundreds of well preserved buildings dating back to the 16th and 17th century, when the city was the centre of the European silk trade. Modern life revolves around the many cafes on the vast Place Bellecour, one of the largest squares in Europe, but don’t forget to visit the Musée des Beaux Arts, the second largest and most important collection of Art in France after the Louvre.
Hotel Cour des Loges****
A refined, luxurious oasis in the very heart of Lyon's historic St Paul district, this very superior hotel comprises four restored Renaissance buildings set around a glass-roofed courtyard and simply oozes charm and character.
The neighbouring narrow streets, hidden passageways and courtyards of Old Lyon are a delight, and filled with restaurants and bars. The hotel itself has 2 gastronomic restaurants, a well-stocked wine cellar, health spa, indoor swimming-pool, sauna and Turkish baths, and beautiful hanging gardens. The 61 rooms and suites are individually styled and combine tradition with innovation with their use of velvet, wrought iron and wood, featuring antique furniture complemented by contemporary finishing touches. All are with bath and shower, wc, satellite tv, minibar and wifi, and are fully air-conditioned. American buffet breakfast.
What price includes
- 4 nights (or longer) B & B in a luxury 4 star hotel
- Standard class rail travel included (1st class from £146)
- Seat reservations throughout
- Travel pack with Itinerary, maps, guide booklet, etc
- Option to travel via Paris or Lille
- 24 hour emergency support.
Location
Plan your journey by train
Meeting point:
London St Pancras International Station
London St Pancras
Transfer to meeting point:
Guests make their own way to meeting point
St Pancras station is connected both to the national and international train network and London underground (Kings Cross St Pancras station)
Plan your journey by train
Finish point:
London St Pancras International Station
London St Pancras
Transfer to finish point:
Guests make their own way to station
By train from London St Pancras to destinations across the UK, or via the London underground to other rail terminals and destinations across the city.
