Effet Lodge is a charming guest house located in Saint-Cyr-au-Mont-d’Or, just a few minutes from Lyon. Free parking nearby. Unfortunately, our facilities are not suitable for disabled guests.
Welcome to the Effet Lodge blog, a space dedicated to ideas, discoveries and experiences that will enrich your stay near Lyon. Here you’ll find our recommendations for walksand restaurantsand museumsas well as practical advice on how to make the most of the region. We also share our local favorites, easy itineraries, and inspirations for experiencing Lyon differently: more serenely, more intensely, and always with curiosity. This blog is designed as an extension of our guesthouse: simple, warm and authentic, to accompany you before, during and after your stay.
The Lyon Festival of Lights 2026 runs from Saturday 5 to Tuesday 8 December, 7pm to 11pm (6pm to 10pm on Sunday). Here are the official times, the story of 8 December, the venues, getting there by TCL and our tips for handling the crowds.
The Lyon Festival of Lights 2026 runs from Saturday 5 to Tuesday 8 December, 7pm to 11pm (6pm to 10pm on Sunday). Here are the official times, the story of 8 December, the venues, getting there by TCL and our tips for handling the crowds.
The Lyon Festival of Lights 2026 runs from Saturday 5 to Tuesday 8 December, 7pm to 11pm (6pm to 10pm on Sunday). Here are the official times, the story of 8 December, the venues, getting there by TCL and our tips for handling the crowds.
The Lyon Festival of Lights 2026 runs from Saturday 5 to Tuesday 8 December, 7pm to 11pm (6pm to 10pm on Sunday). Here are the official times, the story of 8 December, the venues, getting there by TCL and our tips for handling the crowds.
The Lyon Festival of Lights 2026 runs from Saturday 5 to Tuesday 8 December, 7pm to 11pm (6pm to 10pm on Sunday). Here are the official times, the story of 8 December, the venues, getting there by TCL and our tips for handling the crowds.
The Lyon Festival of Lights 2026 runs from Saturday 5 to Tuesday 8 December, 7pm to 11pm (6pm to 10pm on Sunday). Here are the official times, the story of 8 December, the venues, getting there by TCL and our tips for handling the crowds.
The Lyon Festival of Lights 2026 runs from Saturday 5 to Tuesday 8 December, 7pm to 11pm (6pm to 10pm on Sunday). Here are the official times, the story of 8 December, the venues, getting there by TCL and our tips for handling the crowds.
The Lyon Festival of Lights 2026 runs from Saturday 5 to Tuesday 8 December, 7pm to 11pm (6pm to 10pm on Sunday). Here are the official times, the story of 8 December, the venues, getting there by TCL and our tips for handling the crowds.
The Lyon Festival of Lights 2026 runs from Saturday 5 to Tuesday 8 December, 7pm to 11pm (6pm to 10pm on Sunday). Here are the official times, the story of 8 December, the venues, getting there by TCL and our tips for handling the crowds.
The Lyon Festival of Lights 2026 runs from Saturday 5 to Tuesday 8 December, 7pm to 11pm (6pm to 10pm on Sunday). Here are the official times, the story of 8 December, the venues, getting there by TCL and our tips for handling the crowds.
The Lyon Festival of Lights 2026 runs from Saturday 5 to Tuesday 8 December, 7pm to 11pm (6pm to 10pm on Sunday). Here are the official times, the story of 8 December, the venues, getting there by TCL and our tips for handling the crowds.
Between rivers and hills
A visit to Lyon is like leafing through a book: each page reveals a different atmosphere. Vieux Lyon for its Renaissance charm, the banks of the Rhône for their vitality, the Croix-Rousse for its bohemian soul, and the Presqu’île for its boutiques and museums. From Saint-Cyr, you can easily reach the center of town, while enjoying the calm and greenery on your return. Effet Lodge is the ideal starting point for discovering this World Heritage city, where gastronomy, culture and the good life are intertwined.
Taste the spirit of Lyon
Lyon, capital of gastronomy, opens its gourmet doors to you. From the typical bouchons to the refined tables of the Monts d'Or, every meal is an experience. In Saint-Cyr, charming restaurants await you to share a convivial moment. We'll be delighted to guide you to our culinary favorites.
Curiosity and heritage
A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Lyon is a magnet for history and architecture lovers. Vieux Lyon, the Fourvière Basilica, the Musée des Confluences: each site tells a different story. From Effet Lodge, you can easily reach the city and let your curiosity guide you.
Nature and wide open spaces
From the house, explore the banks of the Saône, Île Barbe or the Monts d'Or. Between wooded paths and golden panoramas, the walks offer a breath of fresh air just a few minutes from the center. A great way to discover the region in a different way, at your own pace.
You can use your car, a bike or, ideally, public transport – it’s all very easy from home.
The Les Ormes bus stop, just a few meters away, is the stop for the 20 or 71 to the Gare de Vaise metro station. The D metro line serves Vieux Lyon, Place Bellecour and the entire TCL network. It takes around 15 minutes to get to Vieux Lyon.
For further information: www.tcl.fr
Saint-Cyr-au-Mont-d’Or offers a verdant setting on the outskirts of Lyon, ideal for walks in the Monts d’Or, discovering its picturesque villages, its panoramic views over Lyon and the Saône, and its fine restaurants and wine estates.
We have 4 private parking spaces, and there are plenty of free spaces on the street right next to the house.