Situated in the east-central region of France, Lyon is the country’s third largest city after Marseilles and Paris. Home to around half a million citizens, the capital of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes is a busy city that entertains around 3.5 million visitors each year; most on business.
Lyon has plenty of entertainment hot spots to keep its locals and tourists occupied including bars, restaurants and nightclubs as well as some more adult related activities.
In this guide we take a look at the escort scene in Lyon as well as looking at the ways you can prove that la vie est belle whilst visiting Lyon.
Prostitution in Lyon
Until April 2016, prostitution in France was largely tolerated, if not entirely legal. However, new legislation now criminalises the purchase of sex with customers who are caught being liable for fines of up to €1500 (€3,750 for repeat offenders).
Though street prostitution exists in Lyon, most sexual services are available through escorts.
Lyon Escorts Guide
There are several escort directories and agencies providing courtesans in the Lyon region. Unfortunately we cannot link to them due to advertising laws.
Charges are in keeping with the national averages with slightly more escorts charging higher rates of over €300.
Sex in Lyon
Brothels
There are no legal brothels in Lyon but you can find casual sex encounters available through libertine clubs (see below).
Swinging/Libertine Clubs
Libertinism is enjoying a revival in France with around 500 clubs around the country. Known as Prive Libertins, these swinging clubs offer the opportunity for couples and singles to mix at discreet clubs set up to provide a hedonistic environment of debauchery and seduction. Lyon has plenty of clubs, some of which clubs worth visiting are listed below:
Le Sun Libertin
3 Rue Sainte-Marie-des-Terreaux, 69001 Lyon
A large club covering a total internal space of 2800 sq. m, the Sun Libertine is decorated in a Hindu style and embraces the characteristics of free will, naturalism and spirituality.
Facilities include a sauna, Turkish bath and jacuzzi in addition to more than 50 small ‘cabin’ areas and lounge spaces.
Entrance costs vary depending on the day you visit but single ladies are always free, men are charged at €74 (no entry on Thursdays) and couples between €24-€44.
The Sun Libertine is open as follows:
- Wednesday: 1pm to 2am
- Thursday and Friday: 1pm to 3am
- Saturday: 2pm to 5am
Le Mistik
45 Quai Clemenceau, 69300 Caluire-et-Cuire
A private libertine club, Le Mistik is situated on the banks of the Saône river and is a large club with a distinctive style.
The main lounge area is surrounded by tables, cages and podiums encircling a dance floor which is kept ambient by a popular resident DJ.
There are plenty of discreet areas littered around the club to cater for casual encounters and there is a bar serving meals and drinks.
The club opening hours are as follows:
- Monday: 2pm to 7pm and 9pm onwards
- Tuesday: From 9pm
- Wednesday: 2pm to 7pm and from 8pm
- Thursday: From 8.30pm
- Friday and Saturday: From 9pm
- Sunday: From 8pm
- 4th Sunday of the month: 4pm to 9pm
Le Cocoon
2 Place de la Gare, 69160 Tassin-la-Demi-Lune
Located just five minutes away from the centre of Lyon, Le Cocoon has a nightclub feel with subdued and atmospheric lighting, modern interior and plenty of public and private spaces in which to play.
Popular with locals as well as visitors, the club serves meals and has a full bar.
Le Cocoon holds regular events, details of which can be found on the website, with opening hours being as follows:
- Tuesday: Gangbangs: From 8pm
- Thursday: Gangbangs and mixed trios: From 8pm
- Friday: Mixed entry: From 8.30pm
- Saturday: Couples, women and trios: From 8.30pm
Entrance costs start at €40 for couples, €20 for single ladies and €60 for single men (usually by invitation only).
Erotic Massage Parlours
There are multiple erotic massage parlours in Lyon. Offering sensual, tantric and nude massage you can book an appointment to get an erotic body rub from around €140. Relaxing and seductive, there are no guarantees of any happy ending but various reports suggest that it is possible in some shops.
Strip Clubs
Bus Paradise
18 Quai du Général Sarrail, 69006 Lyon
Situated on the Rhône embankment, Bus Paradise is a popular strip club offering plenty of services from lap dances at €70 to VIP nude shows in a private room (€550 for an hour).
Entry is €18 and the dancers are of a high quality, offering plenty to titivate the senses for an evening.
The club is open from Monday to Saturday from 10pm to 5am.
Le Vertige
5 Rue du Griffon, 69001 Lyon
www.vertigelyon-barachampagne.fr
A high end champagne bar with strip tease, Le Vertige offers a variety of ways to spend your time here. From naked massage to private dances, lesbian shows to lap dances.
A modern and stylish venue, the costs reflect the level of service that you can expect from a premium club.
The club is open from Monday to Sunday with non-stop shows between 11am and 6am.
B Lucky
40 Quai St Vincent, 69001 Lyon
Open Tuesday to Saturday from 10pm to 5am, B Lucky is a mid-range strip club with good reviews. The venue is small and bijou and the club also runs poker events.
Street Prostitutes
Whilst the new legislation on prostitution has diminished the pool of sex workers you can find on the streets of Lyon, there are still areas where customers can get a blowjob or full service depending on the time they visit.
In keeping with most major cities, the best chance of finding a hooker is after dark and in the early hours of the morning. Charges vary depending on how busy the night is but you can expect to pay around €40 for a blowjob and €50-€60 for a full service.
Picking up on the street is, however, illegal, and we recommend you avoid seeking your adult entertainment in this way…
Sex Shops
La Lanterne
27 Rue Lanterne, 69001 Lyon
www.facebook.com/La-Lanterne-love-shop-189266931145444/?fref=ts
La Lanterne is a traditional sex shop selling a wide range of toys, novelties and accoutrements. However, it also rents out cabins for singles and couples to watch porn. Newly renovated and well equipped, the cabins are clean and large as well as being cheaper than a hotel room.
La Lanterne is open from 10am to midnight Monday to Saturday and 2pm to 8pm on Sunday.
Red District
22 Quai Perrache, 69002 Lyon
Red District is a popular sex shop with a reputation for its knowledgeable and friendly staff in addition to its excellent range of accessories. Large, welcoming and well priced, Red District has a great selection of sex aids.
Featured image via Flickr.
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