SECRET FRENCH LUXURY: The iconic intercontinental Grand Hôtel Dieu, Lyon, Rhône-Alpes, France
Description
This spectacular five star Intercontinental hotel in France is an architectural and culinary delight. Located opposite the Rhône river in Lyon, the 18th Century Masterpiece was originally built by Jacques-Germain Soufflot (of Pantheon Paris fame) and was a maternity hospital for over 800 years. Today, one in 3 people who live in Lyon was born there. It underwent a huge 4 year renovation by Intercontinental which has seen every aspect of the hotel re-formed and re-born into a super luxury grand haven of escapism, luxury and indulgence. The interiors pay homage to Lyon's silk history with striking fabrics, furnishings and designs made exclusively for the hotel. The hotel's own bar, La Dôme is regularly lauded as one of the world's best due to an interior towering ceiling dome 32 metres high, and exceptional interiors designed by the talented Jean-Philippe Nuel as well as fabulous cocktails. Located in the heart of Lyon, where the old town is a UNESCO world heritage site, Lyon is the third largest city in France, and it is surrounded by history, and extraordinary dining experiences.
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