• Absolutely. Located just 3 minutes from the A7 and M7 motorway exits south of Lyon, our Villa offers an oasis of absolute peace and security (enclosed private parking within the property grounds) for travellers wishing to break up their journey down South without diverting from their itinerary.

• Villa Bagatelle is an idyllic setting for wedding nights and romantic escapes. The historic backdrop of our 1900 mansion, its antique furniture collection, and its 2-hectare parkland offer a timeless sanctuary of refinement, elegance, and privacy. Upon request, we can arrange a private dinner in one of our salons or a bespoke photoshoot with a professional photographer (https://philippinechauvin.com/) at a preferential rate.

• Yes, we offer a prestigious alternative to conventional chain hotels for corporate professionals. With high-speed Fibre Wi-Fi, writing desks in the rooms, and immediate proximity to the major industrial and business hubs of Solaize, Feyzin, Irigny, Pierre-Bénite, Saint-Fons, Saint-Genis-Laval, and Brignais, the Villa seamlessly combines work with an exceptional heritage setting. Early breakfast can be served from 6:30 am upon request.

• Unlike traditional 'dépaysement' (exoticism), which seeks an escape elsewhere, 'repaysement' is a concept we created to invite you to reconnect with yourself and the roots of French culture. Staying at the Villa means getting back in touch with our inner thoughts and cultural imagination: recharging your batteries in a listed Historic Monument, surrounded by fine art pieces from the École de Nancy, Orientalist, or Modernist movements, and rediscovering the early 20th-century French art of living—stepping into an entirely different world without having to travel thousands of miles.

• Basilique Notre-Dame de Fourvière (Lyon) – 10.7 km
• Fourvière Roman Theatres (Lyon) – 10.5 km
• Vieux Lyon (Old Lyon) – 10.8 km
• Place Bellecour (Lyon) – 10.2 km
• Museum of Fine Arts (Lyon) – 11.3 km
• Saint-Romain-en-Gal Archaeological Museum & Sites – 15.6 km
• La Croix-Rousse district (Lyon) - 15 km
• Saint-Jean-Baptiste Cathedral (Lyon) – 10.8 km
• Musée des Confluences (Lyon) – 7.5 km

• Facteur Cheval's Ideal Palace (Hauterives) – 71 km
• Musée Lumière, family estate of the inventors of cinema (Lyon) – 14 km
• Lugdunum Museum (Lyon) – 10.7 km
• Le Corbusier's Couvent Sainte-Marie de La Tourette (Éveux) – 36 km
• The wild banks and wetlands of the Rhône river at Irigny (Îles Tabard) – 0.1 km
• The Île du Beurre Nature & Observation Centre (Tupin-et-Semons) – 29 km
• Henri Malartre Motor Museum (Rochetaillée-sur-Saône) – 29 km
• Scenic walks through the orchards of the Irigny plateau – 0.5 km
• Hiking and mountain biking trails in the Monts du Lyonnais hills – 10 km
• Saint-Pierre Church, Cultural Centre, Le Corbusier architectural site (Firminy) – 62 km

• A future Michelin star? L'Étape Dorée (Saint-Genis-Laval) – 8.2 km
• One Michelin Star (*): Prairial (Lyon 2nd) – 11 km
• Two Michelin Stars (**): Takao Takano (Lyon 6th) – 14 km
• One Michelin Star (*): Burgundy by Matthieu (Lyon 2nd) – 13 km
• Two Michelin Stars (**): Le Neuvième Art, Christian Têtedoie (Lyon 6th) – 15 km
• One Michelin Star (*): Saisons Training Restaurant (Écully) – 19 km
• Two Michelin Stars (**): La Pyramide (Vienne) – 22 km

CASUAL DINING

• Traditional Lyonnais Bouchon Abel - Le Café Comptoir (Lyon 2nd) – 12 km
• Daniel & Denise (Lyon 5th) – 13 km

LOCAL ESSENTIALS

• Paul O (Solaize) – 3.6 km
• Ruben & Bénédicte (Irigny) – 1.4 km
• La Maison Barbet (Vourles) – 7.3 km

• Whether you are hosting or attending a wedding, anniversary, or corporate event south of Lyon, staying at Bagatelle is an excellent option. Here are several prominent venues located nearby:


• Château La Gallée (Millery) – 4.8 km
• Domaine 1838 (Brignais) – 11.4 km
• Château de Montchat (Lyon 3rd) – 10.5 km
• Château de Saint-Priest – 14.5 km
• La Pastorale (Irigny) – 1.3 km
• Domaine de Tourieux (Savigny) – 26.1 km

• Yes, our salon can host intimate and confidential meetings. We provide high-speed Fibre Wi-Fi and can arrange bespoke coffee breaks.

Central Lyon is incredibly close and easily accessible via public transport.
The major 'Grandes Locos' cultural site is located just 8 km away.

• Les Nuits de Fourvière Festival (June & July)
• The Lumière Film Festival - Grand Lyon Film Festival (October)
• Nuits Sonores Electronic Music Festival (May)
• Lyon Street Food Festival (June)
• The Lyon Contemporary Art Biennale (September to January)
• The world-famous Fête des Lumières (Festival of Lights illuminations around 8th December)

• Yes, our rooms feature authentic Art Nouveau period furniture (École de Nancy), an Algiers 'Bonk el Koba' alcove bed, and an 1880 'Grandmother's bed'. They offer a unique sense of historical continuity, perfectly paired with the uncompromising comfort of brand new, premium modern mattresses.

• Yes! Several simple options are available, and you can pay securely with your contactless bank card directly on the bus.
• The fastest route: The direct TCL 15E bus stops just 50 metres from our gates and takes you straight to Place Bellecour, the very heart of Lyon, in 20 minutes.
• The widest operating hours: The TCL 18 bus, also 50 metres from our gates, takes you straight to METRO Line B, which connects directly to the Part-Dieu TGV railway station.
• The convenient alternative: The TCL 15 bus stops a pleasant 10-minute walk from our gates and also runs to Place Bellecour. It is slightly slower than the 15E but operates until midnight.
• Full routes and timetables can be found on www.tcl.fr (remember to check holiday schedules during school breaks).

• The Villa features its own private parking within the gated property grounds, making it ideal and highly secure for classic cars or vehicles carrying luggage.

• The Via Rhôna cycle route passes directly in front of our main gates. You can park your bicycles in a sheltered area protected from the rain and recharge your batteries using our standard 220V, 16-amp power outlets.

• Yes, we pride ourselves on being welcoming to everyone, and that naturally includes families with young children.
• We are fully equipped to host families with toddlers. The vast parkland makes a wonderful, secure playground.
• The addition of a 120 cm child's bed is entirely complimentary.
• A changing table can be set up in your room upon request.

• Yes, whether for Mother's Day, an anniversary, or Christmas, our vouchers allow you to gift one or more overnight stays. They are valid for one year and are non-refundable.
  Please contact us by email or telephone to arrange one.

• Yes, we are officially accredited by Gîtes de France under the prestigious 'CityBreak Premium' category, boasting an exceptional customer review average of 4.9/5. This acts as an uncompromised guarantee of quality, as all Gîtes de France properties are physically inspected.
• We are also members of Sawday's, the refined British collection of characterful places to stay. This demanding selection process includes a live virtual inspection with their curation team and is a benchmark reference in the English-speaking world.
• Our guests booking via Booking.com award us an excellent average score of 9.4/10.
• 'partir-ici.fr', a flagship platform backed by the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Region to champion mindful, local, and sustainable tourism, has proudly included us in its official selection.

• Regrettably no. The staircase leading to the rooms is spacious and grand, but there is no lift, and the doors installed back in 1900 are not suitable for wheelchair access. This remains one of the common physical constraints of historical monuments.

• To ensure your pets are beautifully looked after, we can put you in touch with Baptiste Froissard (newdognewlife.fr), a professional canine specialist based in Brignais. He will collect your companion from the property, board them safely during your stay, and bring them back for your departure. Villa Bagatelle acts as a liaison so you can coordinate directly with him, leaving you completely free to enjoy your visits.
  Website: newdognewlife.fr.