Le Figaro Lyon
Renowned as a city of networks and discretion, Lyon logically hosts the largest regional circle. Over 1000 square meters of a prestigious address on Place Bellecour, the Union circle features classic lounges upstairs and more modern conference or meeting spaces on the ground floor. Founded in 1917 by the merger of three 19th century predecessors, it perpetuates the tradition of the British circles of that era, between well-bred people accustomed to cozy corridors.
“It’s not our DNA to talk to the press, we’re not looking for publicity,”
immediately warns Baudoin Saint-Olive, who ended up agreeing to receive
Le Figaro
in one of those salons with pointed parquet floors. Hungary, marbled fireplace and blue velvet seat, before an installation dinner for four new members,
“three of whom are under 35 years old!”
. No initiation rite, assures the owner, who nevertheless takes care to return the evening menu for the view of the curious.
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