Grand Hôtel-Dieu & Cité de la Gastronomie
Grand Hôtel-Dieu
An 800-year-old hospital on the Rhône, restored into a hotel, courtyard restaurants and the International Gastronomy Center.
The Hôtel-Dieu began in the 12th century. In the 17th and 18th centuries, Soufflot, the architect of the Panthéon, expanded it with a riverfront facade over 300 meters long and a domed chapel. It remained in use as a hospital until 2010. After restoration in 2018, it now houses an InterContinental hotel, shops and several open courtyards that can be walked through for free. Inside, the Cité de la Gastronomie introduces French cuisine and Lyon's food culture (check the official website for opening hours and admission). About 5 minutes' walk east of Place Bellecour. The facade looks most beautiful in the evening from the Pont de la Guillotière.
Opening hours
Courtyard approx. 7:00 am–11:00 pm
Nearby sights
- Place Bellecour & Presqu'île
- Berges du Rhône
- Rue Mercière
- Church of Saint-Nizier
- Musée des Tissus et des Arts décoratifs
- Musée des Beaux-Arts de Lyon
- Lyon Cathedral (Cathédrale Saint-Jean-Baptiste)
- Place des Terreaux & Hôtel de Ville