The largest private conversion of a historical monument in France
The project includes 51,500 m² of space to be refurbished or created within listed buildings.
The site hosts:
- 17,635 m² of shops and restaurants and a services centre of almost 13,500 m² (available from the end of 2017),
- a 5-star Intercontinental hotel with 143 rooms (13,237 m²),
- a 2,740 m² Convention Centre,
- 837 m² of apartments,
- a Cité Internationale de la Gastronomie (3,823 m² excluding acquisition).
The project was operated by Eiffage Immobilier. Construction was completed by Eiffage Construction and Eiffage Energie, through an integrated proposal. A co-promoter is associated: Generim.
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2.2 hectares
of land
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42,000 m²
of refurbished buildings
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8,000 m²
of courtyards and gardens
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10,000 m²
of new buildings
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The metamorphosis of an emblematic monument in the city of Lyon
The Hôtel-Dieu hospice was founded in the 12th century by the clergy, who sold it to the city of Lyon in the 15th century. It has undergone many changes over the centuries.
In the 18th century, the architect Soufflot designed what was to become a series of large buildings, including the façade overlooking the Rhône that we know today, as well as the "Grand Dôme".
The project to restore and convert the building aims to enhance this heritage, while respecting the history of the site.
The architects Albert Constantin and Claire Bertrand (AIA associés) and Didier Repellin, Chief Architect of Historical Monuments, are responsible for enhancing the buildings, courtyards and gardens.
Restoration work
The project's heritage value required a high level of quality in its execution.
Most of the rendering on the façades was preserved, cleaned and given a patina coating. Nearly 1,400 pieces of joinery were renovated or recreated in identical fashion, while incorporating modern levels of acoustic and thermal protection.
The Grand Dôme was rejuvenated and harmonised. Its roof and brasswork were renovated. The Petit Dôme, a masterpiece of 17th-century architecture, was stripped of its old paintwork to highlight its original stucco marble cladding. The skylight in the lantern was reopened. Its stained glass windows were put back in place.
The woodwork was refurbished and painted. The stained glass windows were restored and protected from damp. The original French ceilings were renovated and repainted.
A multi-product project:
The shops
The Grand Hôtel-Dieu is set to become one of the city's main areas for shopping, eating out and relaxing (food shops, household equipment, brasseries, restaurants, bars, tearooms, snack bars, etc.), with 17,635 m² of usable retail space.
The offices
The new services centre at Lyon's Grand Hôtel-Dieu spreads over 3 or 4 storeys above the shops, offering a surface area of 13,422 m². It offers exceptional comfort of use, with Very High Energy Performance and BREEAM certification.
Intercontinental Resort hotel
This 5-star hotel with 143 rooms and 13,237 m² is an original building occupying the main façade that overlooks the Rhône. The entrance is under the Great Dome. The split-level rooms enhance the historical volume of the large windows.
Combining tradition and modernity, the hotel offers services worthy of its standing: a gym, a banqueting room, a 100-seat restaurant and a terrace area in the Saint Louis courtyard.
The convention centre
Located right in the city centre, this is the ideal venue for international conferences and seminars. The large multi-purpose hall seats 500 people. Around ten 40 m² to 50 m² rooms complete the installation. The whole complex covers 2,740 m².
Cité de la Gastronomie
Lyon is the capital of French gastronomy, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. In keeping with this cultural tradition, Lyon's Grand Hôtel-Dieu is home to the Cité de la Gastronomie, a celebration of the flavours, tastes, arts and pleasures of the table.
The Cité de la Gastronomie includes an exhibition hall, training workshops and cookery courses. It is part of the Grand Hôtel-Dieu Taste Trail, which is associated to its food and tableware shops, brasseries and restaurants.
Housing
837 m² of Lyon's Grand Hôtel-Dieu are devoted to housing: 11 apartments with French ceilings, from studios to 4-bedroom units, with cellars and storerooms.
Courtyards and gardens
The six courtyards and three gardens extend over 8,000 m². They are designed as meeting places, inviting visitors to stroll and explore.
