On February 10, 2021 / Ideas for going out

Nothing like a romantic getaway to relax and explore new horizons, right next to home.

As you know, the office likes to recommend the best addresses for all occasions. For Valentine's day, why not escape as a couple, just nearby your house ? A brief overview of stays for two, on the east side of Lyon.

On the program: charming weekend in a romantic place and bonuses gourmet tips to please his other half.

Love nest for two

What's better than get away for a weekend with your loved one? Getting some fresh air, getting away from the city, it feels really good. Castle, hotel, chalet, bed and breakfast, with spa or swimming pool, bathtub and fireplace : between Pérouges and Bugey, everything is possible! atmosphere of charm, authentic or ultra contemporary decoration, to choose according to the tastes of the person dear to your heart.

Night at the hotel, number 1 for a romantic getaway.

Our charming accommodations are there to help you go green. Relaxation just for two, that’s the program for this getaway!

Renaissance rooms

Romance alert in Sainte-Julie for Valentine's Day! In this very pretty castle tastefully restored and decorated, everything is designed to inspire well-being. Comfortable bedding, room service, homemade jams, giant fireplace... A stay full of serenity.

Good tip: relaxing treatments and massages in the room.

The domain of cedars

This very beautiful residence of 17th century offers beautiful rooms in the calm of the hotel's immense landscaped park. The venue is famous for wedding receptions. From there to seeing THE question arise, there is only one step.

Good plan: And why not a pretty glamorous tent in the castle grounds?

Hostellerie du Vieux Pérouges

In the heart of the medieval town of Pérouges, Hostellerie du Vieux Pérouges is a real journey through time. Canopy bed and stone decor for a romantic atmosphere. The village, still inhabited, offers an extraordinary setting for photos for two.

Good tip: take the opportunity to taste the semi-gastronomic cuisine of the place.

Guest rooms: a little corner of paradise

Stay all weekend in la bedroom romantic, it is possible with our guest rooms. Real cozy little nests inviting you to relax, no one will blame you for spending the day in bed.

Josephine's bubble

A duo room with spa to recharge your batteries. A bathtub of balneotherapy and sauna will make your weekend a pure pleasure. A real bubble of well-being in the heart of the pretty Bugey mountains. The opportunity to visit the winegrowers of the village of Lhuis, just a stone's throw away

Good tip: Massages and treatments on site, on request.

Alice's garden

Idyllic setting in this beautiful old house surrounded by a sublime wooded park. The century-old trees of Alice's garden respond to the natural pond in a very zen spirit, ideal for getting together as a couple. A real cocoon of greenery for contemporary-style rooms and a living room with a mountain atmosphere.

Good plan: the house lends bicycles for exploration in pairs.

A stone's throw from the Rhéby

Charm of the meeting between the industrial decoration and the incredible volumes of this 17th century house. The fully equipped kitchen will be your breakfast paradise. There swimming pools and the terrace will be the only reasons to stay and do nothing.

Good tip: Starting point for a bike ride on the ViaRhôna.

Unusual Valentine's Day: original accommodations

Enjoying a romantic weekend is great. In an original atmosphere it's even better. Selection of accommodations full of originality in exceptional settings. Something to surprise his other half and arouse his curiosity.

Sleep at the press

Week-end à deux dans un logement insolite de l'Ain, à l'Est de Lyon dans le Bugey.

Stay as a couple original : sleeping on an old wine press ! Which is very appropriate in the heart of the Montagnieu vineyard. A charming guest room with a pretty garden and its view of the Bugey mountains. An intimate Valentine’s Day.

Good tip: go and taste a glass of Montagnieu, the local sparkling white wine, at the neighboring cellar.

The chalets of Maramour

Treat yourself to a stay in mountain chalet on the plain of Ain! Experience a weekend out of the world in this real village made up of ten log cabins and green roofs. Here, the charm of originality will certainly satisfy your other half.

Good plan: the medieval town of Pérouges 10 minutes away!

Ambronay's house

Here, we go back to childhood! The old Ambronay school will be your setting for the night. The suites with bathroom open to the bedroom invite absolute relaxation. The playground is there to get some fresh air between two naps. In the morning, Nathalie, the hostess (huhu), starts cooking to offer you a hearty breakfast.

Good tip: cross the street for a romantic dinner at a Michelin-starred restaurant.

The board of the office

Book your accommodation on Valentine's Day to enjoy it when the guests return beautiful days. That way, if the pool catches your eye, no more hesitation!

Where to eat as a couple?

Small lists of good ones romantic addresses for a candlelit dinner. And if the Valentine's Day menu at the restaurant leaves you unmoved, stay at your darling to serve in uniform. To feel like you're in a great restaurant.

Déguster les Saveurs de l'Ain avec les restaurants à l'Est de Lyon, de Pérouges au Bugey.
  • Lotto World flavors meet French classics in a cozy atmosphere.
  • The Abbey Inn A star at Michelin will delight you with its four to six-course gift boxes. All the French gastronomy in your living room.

Valentine’s Day at Bugey wines

With all this, it will be necessary a good bottle to celebrate*. Some ideas for a Valentine's Day without breaking the bank, focusing on local winemakers. Enough to bring bubbles into your life!

Déguster les vins du Bugey, les vignobles de l'Ain, entre Pérouges à l'Est de Lyon et la Savoie.

*Alcohol abuse is dangerous for health. To consume with moderation..

  • Domain of the Pouponne “Secret de Pompon” (sparkling rosé) or “Bienveillance” (sparkling white wine) deserve to be on the Valentine’s Day dinner table.
  • Cave du Buizin “Tohu Bohu” this sparkling rosé with a festive name is a cousin of Cerdon. A natural wine that will bring joy to your Valentine's Day.
  • Montagnieu, a sparkling white wine grown in the town of the same name. Ultra local and unique, it is sometimes nicknamed the “Champagne of the Lyonnais” who love it.
  • Cellar of friends Sébastien is an oenologist and will be able to advise you on the best to accompany your romantic dinner.

On Valentine's Day, visit the area

A romantic getaway, a gourmet meal for two, wine by candlelight, you'll be spoiled for choice for a successful Valentine's Day.

If you're the type cocooning weekend, you normally have all the right plans to stay in the room. If you want to take advantage of this move, the territory offers a multitude ofoutdoor activities. To start with hiking and other bike rides. For the more adventurous and sporty, why not book an instructor for a discovery of the via via ferrata ?

Sabrina Megani

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Sabrina

Residence advisor

Old stones and pretty villages, she can't get enough of them. So much so that she moved to Pérouges, where she discovered a passion for gardening! Also likes to walk (but not run, never run) and take pictures. The rest of the time she prefers reading and eating cheese (with wine).

 

Special sign : collects tartan clothing.
Preferred country: Scotland (unless it's Italy).
Absolute fan of: tea !
Nature favorite: the blue lake.
Cultural favorite: the Ambronay festival.