Experts' Choice Award Hotel de Ville - Villa Lumiere
What the experts agree on
This ornate French-classical villa, once the summer retreat of cinema's pioneering Lumière family, showcases exquisite sculptural details including dramatic bronze lions and elegant caryatids by Lyon artist Devaux.
“Once the summer residence of the Lumière family, of cinematic fame, this ornate French-classical villa became the town hall in 1927.”
– Lonely Planet
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"The caryatids are the work of Lyon artist, Devaux, inspired by Pierre Puget's atlas figures in Toulon. There is a superb main staircase seemingly being attacked by an enraged bronze lioness." Full review
