Lyon, France’s gastronomic capital, is a place where gourmet cuisine and classy aesthetics converge. This alluring city is sandwiched between the Rhône and the Saône, and its blend of history and culture with contemporary luxury is a seductive lure for the sophisticated traveler. Jetting into Lyon on a private jet is just the beginning of an extravagant world of Michelin-starred restaurants, high-end fashion houses, and lavish lodgings. With its cobblestoned Old Town, grand architecture, and foodie scene to die for, Lyon is the perfect getaway for those who just love life.
For lovers of fine food, Lyon is a gastronomic pilgrimage. The iconic Paul Bocuse restaurant is a rite of passage and serves timeless French classics as an art form. Accompanied by a chef or a sommelier, guests can embark on a private gastronomic tour of Les Halles de Lyon Paul Bocuse, the city’s famous covered market and the perfect place to pick up a selection of some of the finest artisan cheeses, wines, and specialty foods the region has to offer. Gourmands can also feast on bespoke cooking classes in luxurious surroundings, with lessons to be had from some of France’s finest chefs.
A private walking tour of Vieux Lyon, a UNESCO World Heritage site, provides an up-close look at Renaissance architecture, secret traboules (passageways, often hidden), and Gothic cathedrals. Fans of art will want to stop by the Musée des Beaux-Arts, known as the “little Louvre,” for private tours. For panoramic city vistas, a chauffeured ride to the hilltop Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière is both scenic and serene, capping things off with champagne at a private terrace overlooking the rooftops of Lyon.
Even the accommodations and entertainment are luxurious in Lyon. Chic boutiques and five-star digs with supreme service, spa treatments, private terraces, and amazing river views. More immersive still are private wine tours (complete with tastings in historic châteaux) to the vineyards of Beaujolais and the Rhône Valley. Walking on cobblestones, tasting the city’s legendary cuisine or vintage wines between vines, Lyon stories experiences of pure luxury.
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Experiences in Lyon
Rhône Valley Wine Tour
Leave the city in style with this private day tour of the Rhône Valley, one of France’s most esteemed wine regions. Revel in personalized wine tastings in family-run mansions and ancient châteaux, complemented by gourmet lunches in idyllic surroundings. This exclusive trip combines decadence with an understanding of French winemaking.
Les Halles de Lyon Paul Bocuse Gourmet Experience
Enjoy a private guided tasting tour of the prime indoor market of Lyon and experience culinary perfection. Taste artisanal cheeses, truffles, pastries, and wines, and hear all about the region’s gourmet inheritance. It’s a sensory feast and a must for fine food enthusiasts.
Vieux Lyon Walking Tour
With an expert guide, visit Old Town Lyon and walk its cobblestone lanes, where the city’s Renaissance-era history comes alive. The tour also takes you to the Cathedral of Saint Jean and the secret traboules of silk merchants. It’s a delicious mix of history, architecture, and charm.