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Villa Florentine is a Relais & Châteaux hotel occupying a 17th-century former convent on Fourvière Hill in Lyon's Vieux Lyon district. The property contains 36 rooms and suites with period furnishings and contemporary design, alongside a restaurant emphasizing ingredient-focused cuisine, a heated outdoor pool, and full spa facilities. Its elevated setting provides views of the city below.
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Villa Florentine occupies a 17th-century former convent on Fourvière Hill in Lyon's Vieux Lyon district. The building displays architectural influence from the Italian Renaissance, reflected in its design and period furnishings. The property's hilltop setting provides views of the city below. Lush green terraces offer outdoor spaces for relaxation.
The hotel contains 36 rooms and suites across several categories. Accommodations include Superior Rooms, Deluxe Rooms (some with terraces), Junior Suites in multiple configurations (Mezzanine, Signature, Vieux-Lyon, and Médicis styles), and standard Suites ranging from single rooms to two-bedroom units. Family suites and multi-bedroom villas are available for larger groups. All rooms combine period furnishings with contemporary works, and range in size from 23 to 130 square meters. The property welcomes families with services including baby sitting, kids menus, baby cots, and highchairs.
Villa Florentine operates an on-site restaurant emphasizing ingredient-focused cuisine. The chef's approach centers on sourcing high-quality products and deploying refined culinary techniques to highlight their inherent qualities. This philosophy of prioritizing ingredient quality and refinement extends to the preparation of all dishes served to guests.
The property features a heated outdoor pool with views across the city. A full spa facility includes a fitness room, sauna, hammam, beauty center, and massage services. Additional amenities include room service, secure parking with valet service, and electric vehicle charging stations. Pet-friendly accommodations are available, and the hotel provides garage facilities. Multi-story layout with elevator access ensures accessibility throughout the property.
The hotel's facilities and services appeal to several guest types. Families benefit from dedicated family suites, childcare services, and child-friendly amenities. Couples and solo travelers seeking relaxation will find the spa, pool, and hillside setting conducive to quieter stays. Business travelers and groups are accommodated by the on-site meeting room, which can host up to 40 people. Pet owners find the property welcoming.
On the property, guests can participate in yoga, massage services, and use the fitness center. In the surrounding area, nearby attractions and activities include golf (both 9-hole and 18-hole courses), jogging, cycling and mountain biking, horse riding, polo, hunting, fishing, water skiing, and cultural activities. Museums and historic sites are accessible in the Vieux Lyon district.
Editorial verification: Villa Florentine is affiliated with Relais & Châteaux; this was confirmed on the brand's own website or hotel list, and the hotel was matched to its official website by our editorial board.
Villa Florentine is located on Fourvière Hill in the Vieux Lyon district of Lyon, France. The property is positioned on a lush green terrace overlooking the city below.
The hotel has 36 rooms and suites, including Superior Rooms, Deluxe Rooms (some with terraces), Junior Suites (available in Mezzanine, Signature, Vieux-Lyon, and Médicis styles), standard Suites, and two-bedroom Suites. Family suites and multi-bedroom villas are also available.
Yes. The property features a heated outdoor pool and a full spa facility with a fitness room, sauna, hammam, beauty center, and massage services.
Villa Florentine has a restaurant where the chef focuses on ingredient-driven cuisine, emphasizing high-quality products and refined preparation techniques.
Yes, pets are welcome at the hotel. Pet-friendly accommodations are available, though additional costs may apply in some rooms and common areas.
Yes, the hotel welcomes children with amenities including dedicated family suites, baby sitting service, kids menus, baby cots, and highchairs.
Yes, the hotel can accommodate groups and events, with one meeting room available that can host up to 40 people.
Villa Florentine is affiliated with Relais & Châteaux; this was confirmed on the brand's own website or hotel list, and the hotel was matched to its official website by our editorial board.
Villa Florentine is in Lyon, France. Address: Saint-Paul, Lyon, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France.
| Location | Lyon, France |
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| Address | Saint-Paul, Lyon, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France |
| Brand / alliance | Relais & Châteaux |
| Official website | relaischateaux.com |
| Verified | by the editorial board |
Sources: relaischateaux.com/gb/hotel/villa-florentine/
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