In Lyon, terraces are among the most popular spots of the year. To make the most of the sunshine, here's a selection of the city's finest addresses.
LessFor summer, Westfield La Part-Dieu knows how to attract us... With its gigantic green roof terrace on the 3rd floor, the shopping center is the ideal place to take a well-deserved break or enjoy a sunny lunch. With its various planted areas and furnishings perfect for lounging, the Part-Dieu rooftop has it all. But that's not the center's only surprise.
In one of the most historic streets in the heart of the Presqu'île, not far from Rue Mercière, the Casabea restaurant captivates with its bohemian spirit, delicious, refined cuisine inspired by the south, and giant terrace that's never empty. At any time of year, you can enjoy the outdoor patio and superb illuminated terrace (especially when the sun is out, as the roof is a pergola) in a pedestrian alleyway.
Paul Basta is a 100% homemade French cuisine restaurant that's all the rage in Vieux-Lyon. This emblematic venue formerly known as Savanah was taken over in July 2022. Located on the famous Place du Change, the address boasts a magnificent terrace overlooking the historic cobblestones of Lyon's old town.
When it's time to soak up the sun on a terrace in the heart of Lyon, the Ninkasi Guillotière is the obvious choice. Facing the Rhône, the Grand Hôtel-Dieu and Fourvière, the Ninkasi Guillotière terrace is always packed, and it's easy to see why. A giant 200-seat spot in the shade of trees and parasols, with a dream location and beers as good as rain. The ideal setting for the perfect summer terrace.
Esperanto is the new tapas restaurant-bar on the Presqu'île, where the emphasis is on sharing, conviviality and good home cooking. But as well as offering a beautiful ambience, enchanting decor, dishes from all over the world and generous cocktails, the address also boasts a small, festive terrace seating around twenty people right in the heart of the city. It's the perfect place to feast and enjoy a good meal on warm summer evenings in Lyon's hyper-center.
Open since April 2022 at the foot of the Notre-Dame de Fourvière basilica, the Bulle restaurant offers ultra-refined, gourmet cuisine in a chic, uncluttered setting. But the centerpiece is none other than the sublime double terrace offering an exceptional panoramic view of Lyon. A real little corner of paradise for unforgettable meals or memorable aperitifs, with the beauty of the city of Lyon as a backdrop. It's not art (or pork), but it sure looks like it...).
One of the terraces that looks like it comes straight from Provence is the Broc' Bar! Right in the center of the Presqu'île, this adorable terrace in the shade of a majestic mulberry tree is always busy, summer and winter alike. With its warm yellow and red furnishings and warm welcome, this bucolic address is a true oasis of happiness in the heart of the city. One thing's for sure: you'll never get tired of it!
Café Gadagne is much more than just a café. Perched atop the eponymous museum in the heart of Vieux-Lyon, this verdant terrace is one of the city's best hidden spots. In this idyllic garden, the scent of flowers, freshly-cut grass and summer is omnipresent. Under beautiful stone arches, you can enjoy cups of tea, espressos and smoothies.
Nestled along the quays of the Saône at Confluence, the Selcius reveals all its beauty with the arrival of fine weather. With a large beach area transformed into a tropical haven of peace with wicker lights and greenery, it's almost like being in Bali! The perfect setting for savoring the chef's fine Mediterranean cuisine, or simply enjoying a drink with friends or colleagues in this exotic setting.
Speaking of guinguettes, here's a sublime one: Campagne, L'esprit Bistrot. This little-known address, perched next to Fourvière, offers a superb terrace under the trees and luminous trees, where homemade food reigns supreme. An enchanting setting that many are unaware exists. And because taste is everything, the food here is divinely good, with no frills. From the setting to the plate... we're asking for more !
If you're looking for something exotic in Lyon, or a delightful floating garden, this is THE place to go. La Barge is a barge covered in plants, so much so that you almost feel like you're on an island in the middle of the Indian Ocean (or the Rhône). And no, friends, you're in Lyon, but the cocktails served here might just make you forget it!
Do you know BOTANI? This bar/restaurant next to the Piscine du Rhône boasts a huge terrace with panoramic views over the Rhône, the Grand Hôtel-Dieu and Fourvière hill. An idyllic setting in which to savour ultra-fresh, local cuisine in the midst of a green décor and tropical jungle ambiance. And as good things never come alone, the spot is hyperactive in terms of events, with happenings in every direction, from open air to 4-handed meals...