- Discovering Lyon from the water.
- The setting is elegant and romantic.
- Lunch and dinner cruises.
- An ideal experience for a special occasion.
THE Boat Hermès Restaurant (Hermès restaurant boat) is a floating establishment of The Lyon Boats, moored at 16 Quai Claude Bernard, in Lyon. It offers gastronomic cruises Located on the Rhône and Saône rivers, this experience offers a unique perspective of the city while you savor refined cuisine. Combining heritage, gastronomy, and relaxation, it is highly popular with both tourists and locals alike.
Cruises and gastronomy
Hermès organizes daily lunch and dinner cruises (approximately 2.5 hours) as well as longer, full-day cruises to the Saône Valley. Meals are prepared on board by a chef and served in a panoramic setting, offering views of the Rhône riverbanks, the Presqu'île, the Confluence, and Île Barbe. Prices start at approximately €65 for a lunch cruise and €75 for a dinner cruise.
Setting and equipment
The boat can accommodate up to 300 passengers It is equally suited to intimate meals and private events such as seminars, weddings, or receptions. Fully air-conditioned and featuring a terrace, it boasts a large, modular main deck renovated in 2015, with easy access for people with reduced mobility.
Experience and services
The establishment combines traditional gastronomy with cultural discovery. Onboard commentary recounts the history of the monuments passed, including the UNESCO World Heritage sites.’UNESCO. In the evening, the cruise reveals the lights of Lyon, offering a uniquely romantic atmosphere. Discounts are available with the Lyon City Card.
Booking and accessibility
Departures take place year-round (except December 25th) from Quai Claude Bernard. The location is accessible by tram T1 (stop: Quai Claude Bernard), several bus lines, and Vélo'V bike-sharing stations nearby.
