Old Lyon · Hanging Garden · Café Gadagne
The Hanging Garden of Gadagne: A Hidden Treasure
Café Gadagne is one of those places you think you know… until you actually step inside. Nestled on the top floor of the Musée Gadagne, it boasts a suspended terrace, a Renaissance garden, and an atmosphere unlike any other in Lyon. A calm, bright, almost secret haven, ideal for lunch, brunch, or a cultural break.
Located at 4th floor From the building, the Gadagne garden is freely accessible from Wednesday to Sunday, from 10:30 am to 5:30 pm.It is a veritable hanging garden, composed of four themed flowerbeds:Ornamental plants
For the beauty and diversity of forms.Dye plants
Those that were once used to make dyes.Medicinal plants
A nod to ancient knowledge.Roses of Lyon
Including the famous Belle de Gadagne, created in 2015.A garden steeped in history
Mentioned from the 14th century, The garden was originally a sloping piece of farmland. Over the centuries, it became:
- 15th century — orchard and vegetable garden
- 16th century — Renaissance garden laid out by the Pierrevives
- 17th century — creation of a "cool grotto" and a fountain
- 18th century — addition of a greenhouse and planting of vines
- 19th century — complete redesign of the hydraulic network
- 20th century — gradual abandonment
- 1998–2009 — rebirth thanks to the renovation of the museum
Café Gadagne: a table perched above the city
Located on the top floor, Café Gadagne enjoys an exceptional location: a shaded terrace under the vines, a view of the garden, and absolute calm.
«"On sunny days, it's one of the most beautiful places to have lunch in Old Lyon."»The team offers a cuisine seasonal, inventive, with homemade pastries. Perfect for a light lunch or a break after visiting museums.
The menus of Café Gadagne
Weekdays
- Dish of the day: 14 €
- Starter + main course: 24 €
- Main course + dessert: 20 €
- Starter + main course + dessert: 30 €
The weekend (September → July)
All-you-can-eat brunch- Adults: 30 €
- Children (under 11 years old): 15 €
- Two services: 11:30 am and 1:45 pm
- Reservations recommended: 04 87 62 40 62
- Open Wednesday to Sunday, 10:30am → 5:30pm
- Pets not allowed
Video: Immersion in the garden and the Café Gadagne
Integrated video to illustrate the unique atmosphere of the place.
