Celest: the most sky-high table in Part-Dieu
A dining room at the top of the Crayon
The Tour Part-Dieu, nicknamed the Crayon (“the Pencil”) by the Lyonnais, houses the Radisson Blu hotel and its restaurant Celest on its top eight levels. Set on the 32nd floor, around 150 metres above the ground, the dining room turns its back on the bustle of the business district to look down on the city.
There is no open-air terrace here: the panorama is enjoyed through tall picture windows. The room follows the curve of the tower and opens onto sweeping views of Lyon's rooftops, the Fourvière hill and, in the distance, the hills along the horizon. The view shifts throughout the day, right up to the city lights once night has fallen.
The Ciel et Terre menu
In the kitchen, chef Aude Andrillat creates a single menu called Ciel et Terre (“Sky and Earth”), built around local, seasonal produce. It comes in four courses, offered at €78 from Tuesday to Thursday, or in seven courses at €102. Wine pairings, as well as an alcohol-free version, are available for those who would like them.
The setting is particularly well suited to romantic dinners for two, and the restaurant also hosts private events.
Practical information
The restaurant opens in the evening, Tuesday to Saturday, from 7pm; it closes for a summer break (in 2026, it reopens on 27 August), so it is best to check dates before booking, online or by phone. The entrance is at the foot of the tower, at 129 rue Servient, with a T1 tram stop right opposite and Part-Dieu station about ten minutes' walk away. The venue is accessible to people with reduced mobility and there are car parks nearby.
To see Lyon from the heights of Part-Dieu, Celest is the place to book for a special occasion.
