"Panoramic Fourvière dining at the Villa Florentine, reborn in 2026 under chef Henri Carlier — book it for the view and the vegetables."
About Les Terrasses de Lyon
Les Terrasses de Lyon is the dining room of the Villa Florentine, a Renaissance-style Relais & Châteaux hotel high on the Fourvière hill. The room held a Michelin star for more than three decades, but lost it in the 2026 guide after the hotel closed in early 2026 for a full renovation under new ownership — an automatic consequence of the closure rather than the cooking. It reopened at the end of April 2026 with a new chef, Henri Carlier.
It is one of the hill's grand tables. Compare the cooking at Christian Têtedoie, the Japanese-French precision of Takao Takano and the neighbouring view room Les Loges, or browse the wider French picks.
The Kitchen
Chef Henri Carlier arrived in 2026 for his first head-chef post, after time with Jean-Louis Nomicos, Arnaud Donckele at La Vague d'Or and Plénitude, and Hugo Bourny at Lucas Carton. His cooking is precise, seasonal and noticeably vegetable-forward — produce-led plates built for balance rather than richness — a clear reset from the room's classical past.
The format is set menus, with a vegetarian menu around €90 climbing to roughly €160 for the full tasting, plus pairings. It is occasion-grade dining, priced for the room, the service and one of the best dining-room views in Lyon.
The Room
The setting is the headline: a Renaissance-style villa on Fourvière with terraces that fall away over the rooftops of old Lyon, the Saône and the Rhône and the city beyond. The 2026 renovation opened the space up with a new terrace, hidden bar and lighter rooms. At sunset, with the whole city laid out below, it is one of the most romantic tables in the city.
Best for a special dinner with a view over Lyon
Les Terrasses de Lyon suits a special dinner with a view — the terrace over the city makes it a natural anniversary or proposal table, and the polish makes it a confident way to host a guest. For more of the city's grand rooms, see Takao Takano or browse the full Lyon dining guide.
Not for
Not for a casual, low-key bite or a tight budget — this is a set-menu hotel gastronomic room with a view price to match, best given a full, dressed-up evening.
Frequently Asked
What is Les Terrasses de Lyon known for?
Panoramic dining at the Villa Florentine on the Fourvière hill, with terraces over the whole of Lyon; reborn in 2026 under chef Henri Carlier with a seasonal, vegetable-forward cuisine.
Does Les Terrasses de Lyon have a Michelin star?
It held a Michelin star for more than three decades but lost it in the 2026 guide after the hotel closed for a full renovation — an automatic result of the closure rather than the kitchen.
Who is the chef at Les Terrasses de Lyon?
Henri Carlier, who took over in 2026 for his first head-chef role after working with Jean-Louis Nomicos, Arnaud Donckele and Hugo Bourny at Lucas Carton.
How much does Les Terrasses de Lyon cost?
It is occasion-grade: set menus run from around €90 for the vegetarian option up to roughly €160 for the full tasting, plus wine pairings.
Where is Les Terrasses de Lyon?
At 25-27 Montée Saint-Barthélémy on the Fourvière hill in Lyon's 5th, at the Villa Florentine hotel; the terrace looks over the city and the two rivers.
Reserve a Table
Reserve at Les Terrasses de Lyon
Book via the Villa Florentine website or by phone; request a terrace table for the view over the city.
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Practical Information
Address25-27 Montée Saint-Barthélémy, 69005 Lyon
NeighbourhoodOn the Fourvière hill in Lyon's 5th, at the Villa Florentine
CuisineFrench
PriceSet menus roughly €90 (vegetarian) to €160
Dress CodeSmart elegant
SeatingDining room and panoramic terrace; booking advised
ReservationBooking advised, especially for a terrace table at sunset
