You'll find it hard to stop yourself romping down the wide stone staircase, originally built for horses, that winds around the inner courtyard.
As they say, the French city of Lyon is just like Paris, but with better food and more to look at. And it truly is a delight for gastronomists, sightseers, and those who like a little old world romance. Cour Des Loges is a luxurious hideaway with a long history - it's in a row of buildings that date as far back as the 1300s.
The central courtyard, surrounded by cloistered stone galleries, looks as stunning as it must have back in the Middle Ages. The rooms are romantic, with velvet, wrought iron and 100-year-old woodwork, and modern artistic touches that bring splashes of color to the rooms.
With all that competition in the city, the food at Cour Des Loges better be exceptional - and it is. The restaurant serves traditional cuisine with a modern imaginative flair, and boasts a wine list that may draw tears of joy.
After a day of sightseeing, the sauna and indoor pool are a great way to relax. And the terraced gardens on the roof are the place to soak up the dramatic city view.