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Restaurant cruise

Combine culture and gastronomy and discover Lyon on board our restaurant cruises: the Hermès and the Hermès II. Change your traditional restaurant outing and come aboard for a magical experience.

The Chef and his brigade concoct a generous, prepared on board the boats! It is in the heart of Lyon, the capital of French gastronomy, that you will live an experience rich in emotions.

Take a break from everyday life and climb aboard our restaurant boats. Indulge in a gourmet meal and explore Lyon's majestic landscapes while listening to commentary. Choose from a 2 hour 30 minute or 5 hour 30 minute lunch or dinner cruise.
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A gourmet cruise along the river

Take a break from your daily routine and come aboard our Hermes and Hermes II restaurant boats. Indulge in quality gastronomy and explore the majestic landscapes of Lyon thanks to the commentary broadcast on board. 


Lunch or dinner formula, 2h30 or 5h30 cruises, to each his desires, to each his cruise, it's up to you!

Menu - available from October 22nd 2026 to May 18th 2027 

Basse-Cour” terrine, lyonnaise-style, served with red wine onion confit
or Butternut squash velouté, chestnut pieces,  golden croutons and a double cream (V)
or Creamy burrata, with beetroot variations, fresh orange supremes, olive oil, honey and citrus dressing (additional fee 2€)(V)
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Pike Quenelle, lobster sauce, rice with toasted almond and squid ink tuile
or Slow-cooked beef chuck, juniper-infused cooking jus, guérande « IGP » sea salt mashed potatoes (additional fee 4€)
or Low-temperature cooked chicken breast, mushrooms à la Viennoise, white Port supreme sauce
or Dauphiné ravioli gratin with autumn vegetables (V) 
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Half Saint-Marcellin « IGP », matured by “La Mère Richard”, lamb’s lettuce salad with hazelnut oil (additional fee 6€)
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Craquelin choux, profiterole-style, Bourbon vanilla ice cream, almond praline and whipped cream
 or Soft chocolate shortcrust tart, salted butter caramel and cocoa streusel
 or Pear delight, soft gingerbread biscuit, maple syrup cream and fresh fruit

The menus are subject to change and may be modified.
(V) : Vegetarian 
CHILDREN'S MENU (3 to 12 years) :

Melon and basil gazpacho, fresh goat cheese mousse, croutons 
or
Half croque monsieur, green salad
     
Chiken breast, mashed potatoes and vegetables 
or
Seafood suggestion mashed potatoes and vegetables  
      
Apricots and almond tart
or
 Chocolate fondant with whipped cream

1 soda or fruit juice to choose from the menu on board 

The menus are subject to change and may be modified.

Find out about all our options when you book


Birthday

Want to celebrate a birthday in an original way?
After choosing your menu, choose the "Birthday" option to enjoy on board :
  • A glass of champagne served with dessert
  • A candle

10€/person

Drinks package "Bellecour"

1 house cocktail with or without alcohol
+ 1 glass of wine 
+ Water 
+ 1 coffee or tea

14€/person

Drinks package "Sathonay"

1 house cocktail with or without alcohol
+ 2 glasses of wine
+ Water 
+ 1 coffee or tea

18€/person

Drinks package "Jacobins"

1 glass of Champagne
+ 2 glasses of wine
+ Water
+ 1 coffee or tea

24€/person

Romantic pack

Fancy a romantic tête-à-tête?
We offer you an option including 2 glasses of champagne + a rose, for a wonderful moment to share.

25€/couple

Restaurant cruise, Quais de Rhône - HERMES

  • Boarding and landing opposite 16 quai Claude Bernard, Lyon 7e. 
  • Left bank of the Rhône at the foot of the University Bridge

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Restaurant cruise, Quais de Saône - HERMES II

  • Boarding and landing opposite 13b Quai Rambaud, Lyon 2e. 
  • Left bank of the Saône, between Perrache and Confluence.

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