Villa Florentine is a hotel destination wedding venue in Lyon, France, hosting 30 to 150 guests in the $$$ price range, reached from Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS), 25 minutes to villa. Best months: June, July, August, September.
Villa Florentine
Villa Florentine sits on a hilltop overlooking Lyon with 360-degree views, meaning your ceremony backdrop and guest photo ops are built into the location.
About Villa Florentine
Villa Florentine sits on a hilltop overlooking Lyon with 360-degree views, meaning your ceremony backdrop and guest photo ops are built into the location.
This 4-star hotel venue offers 65 guest rooms on-site, eliminating the logistics nightmare of coordinating accommodations across multiple properties.
The Renaissance architecture and manicured gardens provide authentic European elegance without requiring heavy decoration.
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My girlfriend surprised me with a stay here in the hotel, the hotel kindly upgraded us to an incredible room, attention to details were left in the room for my birthday. A short history of the hotel by the head of reception.
Paul Keenan · read the whole review on Google →Capacity, rooms and facilities
Getting there
- Nearest airport
- LYS, 25 min by carAisle estimate
Venue highlights
- 65 guest rooms available on-site, reducing out-of-town logistics for 80+ attendees
- 360-degree panoramic views of Lyon from multiple terraces and garden spaces
- Renaissance-style architecture dating back centuries with restored period details
- Multiple event spaces including garden terraces and indoor halls for ceremonies up to 150 guests
The wedding season
A sample wedding weekend
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Use this as a starting point and adapt it to your bookings and guests.
- 5:00 PMGuest arrival and check-in; welcome aperitif on terrace overlooking Lyon
- 10:00 AMBride/groom preparation in separate suites; photography begins
- 3:00 PMCeremony in garden; guests seated by 2:45 PM
- 4:30 PMCocktail hour on main terrace with Rhône Valley wines
- 6:30 PMReception dinner in main hall; toasts and dancing until midnight
Costs and booking details
- Getting there
- LYS · about 25 min by carAisle estimate
Guests fly into Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport.
- Typical total
- €18,000-35,000+Aisle estimate
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€18,000-35,000+ for 100 guests with 2-night stay and mid-range catering
- Ceremony fee
- €2,500-4,000Aisle estimate
- Reception
- €95-160Aisle estimate
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€95-160 depending on menu tier and wine package
- Room rate
- €180-280 a nightAisle estimate
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€180-280 per room (varies by season; negotiable for room blocks of 20+)
- Weather window
- June – September
The months the weather is kindest. Weather does not indicate whether a date is available.
- Direct line
- 04 72 56 56 56
Answered by the venue in local hours.
Prices exclude ceremony décor, florals, photography, entertainment. Confirm à la carte vs. package pricing with venue.
Questions about the venue
Can we have both ceremony and reception at the villa?+
Yes. The gardens and terraces work for ceremonies while multiple indoor and outdoor spaces accommodate receptions. Most couples use the main terrace for cocktails with Lyon views before moving indoors for dinner.
What's included with room blocks?+
Guest room rates typically include breakfast. Negotiate room block rates during your venue contract, most couples secure 20-30 rooms at reduced nightly rates for a 2-3 night minimum stay.
Are outside caterers allowed?+
No. Villa Florentine requires their in-house catering team. However, they work with couples on custom menus and can accommodate dietary restrictions and wine pairings.
What's the weather contingency?+
The main event space has a retractable roof system. For full outdoor events, ask about tent options on the grounds, this adds cost but provides weather insurance.
Can we use the gardens for photos?+
Yes, extensively. The grounds include multiple manicured garden areas, stone staircases, and overlook terraces. Professional photographers routinely use the property without additional fees.
Could this be your venue?
Ask about your plans, pricing and availability. You do not need a fixed date yet.
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Sources and booking notes
Confirm your dates, guest numbers, room arrangements and inclusions with the venue before booking. An enquiry does not reserve a date. Figures labelled Aisle estimate are modelled from regional rates and public sources; they are not venue quotes.