Le Grenier à Sel

Top choice in Lyon & the Rhône Valley


Set in a medieval town house, the 'Salthouse' features five romantic rooms that have loads of character. The decor mixes modern and vintage and the result is spectacular. Our favourite is the 'Gargouille' room, which has its own terrace and inspirational countryside views. The smaller 'Remparts', cosy as a bird’s nest, is a favourite among couples. Value and atmosphere guaranteed.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby Lyon & the Rhône Valley attractions

1. Parc des Oiseaux

9.63 MILES

Observe local and exotic birds, including dozens of pairs of storks, at the Parc des Oiseaux, a landscaped bird park comprising 24 protected habitats on…

2. Musée Henri Malartre

17.05 MILES

Jean-Paul II's Renault Espace, Hitler's Mercedes, 50-odd motorbikes, bicycles and historical modes of Lyonnais public transport are displayed inside this…

3. Musée d'Art Contemporain

17.84 MILES

Lyon's contemporary-art museum mounts edgy temporary exhibitions and a rotating permanent collection of post-1960 art. It sometimes closes for several…

4. Parc de la Tête d'Or

18.27 MILES

If you're museumed out, head to this lovely space north of the centre, which provides a green haven for nature lovers and families. Spanning 117 hectares,…

5. Musée Lumière

18.53 MILES

Cinema's glorious beginnings are showcased at the art nouveau home of Antoine Lumière, who moved to Lyon with sons Auguste and Louis in 1870. The brothers…

6. Atelier de Passementerie

18.64 MILES

Preserved for posterity by the Soierie Vivante association, this silk-trimmings workshop functioned until 1979, weaving braids and intricate pictures…

7. Atelier de Tissage

18.79 MILES

Accessible strictly by guided tour, this wonderful old workshop houses looms that produce large fabrics. It's best visited in conjunction with the nearby…

8. Jardin Rosa Mir

18.83 MILES

The Jardin Rosa Mir is a walled garden decorated with thousands of seashells accessed off a narrow laneway.