If you want to enjoy all the facets of the city and play at being a local, a stay at our hotel in the centre of Lyon is ideal. Crossed by the Saône and Rhône rivers, Lyon offers a thousand faces to curious travellers. Enjoy the charm of our hotel and the warm welcome offered by our team. Here are just six of the many reasons to stay at the Hôtel de Verdun 1882.
1. Discover an emblematic hotel in the City of Lights
To set down your luggage at the Hôtel de Verdun 1882 is to stay in a place that is emblematic of the city's history. Located in Lyon's second arrondissement, it was built on the site of the residence of engineer Michel Antoine Perrache, who was behind the southward expansion of the confluence. The district eventually built on the basis of his work took his name, as did the station, inaugurated in the 1850s. The Hôtel de Verdun, as we know it today, was finally built in 1882.
The building then became the private residence of Fritz Hoffner, founder of the famous Georges brasserie, and was converted into a hotel in 1921. Even then, Le Verdun occupied a strategic position, close to Perrache station, a major crossroads for people heading for the Alps and winter sports, or the beaches depending on the season. After a year of renovation, this hotel located in the centre of Lyon embodies a certain form of hospitality, full of warmth and humanity, and proudly displays its attachment to its origins.
2. Travel through history and the world right in the heart of the capital of Gaul
A stay at the Hôtel de Verdun 1882 is like a journey through time: pausing in the past to bring back memories of the present. Then the journey continues across borders, following in the footsteps of an indefatigable explorer, as he makes his exciting peregrinations. The furnishings, picked up here and there at auctions or flea markets, and the decor, with its diverse influences, illustrate the wandering spirit of this tasteful hotel. A dreamer at heart, guests are invited to relax, slow down and take their time, surrounded by hundreds of books from Gallimard's white collection in a warm, light atmosphere.
3. Sleep in a cosy room in Lyon city centre
The cosy atmosphere of this hotel in the centre of Lyon is distilled throughout the floors, which are distributed by a stone staircase. They are a fine example of the codes of a luxurious stopover, a clever blend of comfort, style and warmth. The spaciousness, light and elegance of each of the 30 rooms are designed as intimate cocoons. Thick drapes cover the windows, the owners' personal photos and posters hang proudly on the walls and the floors are covered in cosy carpets. Behind its Haussmann-style façade, the Hôtel de Verdun 1882 is a place to live and visit, where memories of travel are forever engraved. Last but not least, the divine comfort of the bedding promises a restful night's sleep before embarking on a beautiful day in the City of Lights.
4. Wake up to a tasty breakfast
At the Hôtel de Verdun 1882, the day begins with a hearty breakfast, served in a friendly atmosphere. Authenticity and sharing punctuate this precious moment, when we get together to talk about the previous day's visits and the day's programme. Our hotel in the centre of Lyon is located on rue de la Charité, where cheese makers, pork butchers and bakers proudly represent the culinary professions. The buffet is filled with local produce, including homemade cakes such as the delicious orange and almond fondant, local honey and milk jams, organic scrambled eggs made from eggs delivered by the Grelinettes farm, bread made from local flours delivered each morning, homemade granola, local cheeses from Mons, charcuterie, a selection of jams, Viennese pastries and fruit juices.
5. Stay in a hotel in the centre of Lyon to visit the city easily
Small details and attention to detail make all the difference when it comes to successful holidays for families, couples or friends. The owners create original itineraries for their guests. Exploring Lyon's districts on foot from the Hôtel de Verdun 1882 is easy thanks to its ideal location. Close to our hotel in the centre of LyonIf you're looking for a place to explore, take to the streets of La Confluence and soak up its lively, creative atmosphere. In search of well-hidden traboules, get off the beaten track in the Vieux-Lyon district and on the slopes of the Croix-Rousse. Continue your journey upwards and look down on the capital of Gaul from the Fourvière basilica. A superb panorama awaits you.
6. Savour the delights of Lyon's bouchons
When you're away for a few days with the family or a weekend for two in our hotel in the centre of LyonYou'll also be able to savour another of the city's great assets: its gastronomy!
Traditional recipes such as quenelles with Nantua sauce, tablier de sapeur, gâteau de foie de volaille (poultry liver cake) and many others can be enjoyed in the typical decor of Lyon's bouchons. For dessert, the tarte à la praline is the speciality to discover. Institutions rub shoulders with confidential addresses, all displaying the same talent for winning over the taste buds of gourmets.
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