Top 10 Group Houses & Large Holiday Homes Near Lyon

Ranking updated on 2026-10-17

Groups of 10 to 45 people planning a birthday weekend, a family reunion, a wedding celebration, or a corporate seminar share a common challenge: finding one house that fits everyone under the same roof. The Lyon catchment area — stretching into the Beaujolais hills, the golden countryside of the Mâconnais and southern Burgundy, and the pastoral Allier to the west — is one of France's richest zones for this kind of rental. Within roughly 90 minutes of Lyon's city centre you'll find ancient stone farmhouses, converted domaines, hilltop estates and riverside gîtes built for togetherness. The region rewards groups who want real France: weekly markets in Mâcon, wine routes through Beaujolais, and medieval villages that have not been polished for tourists.

CasaGiga currently lists 39 properties in this zone, averaging 17 guests per property and peaking at 45 for the largest. Houses sit an average of 67 km from Lyon — comfortably inside that 90-minute drive — and guests have left 1,871 reviews that average 4.8 out of 5. Prices start from €25 per person per night, with a zone average of €72. These figures are computed nightly from live catalogue data, so what you read here reflects the actual state of listings on 5 September 2026.

The ranking on this page places online-bookable houses first, then sorts by rating and volume of reviews; hosts who promote their CasaGiga listing on their own website earn a stable position in the table — a transparent arrangement that rewards hosts who invest in the community.

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The ranking

1
CasaGiga 434 (Jura)
📍 Jura, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté · 116 km
👥 21 guests4.6★ (60 reviews)🏚️ Holiday cottage
A holiday cottage in the Jura countryside, this CasaGiga accommodates up to 21 guests roughly 116 km from Lyon. It holds a 4.6 rating across 60 reviews and starts from €26 per person — honest value for a large group. Online booking is not yet active; contact the host directly to arrange your stay.
On requestfrom 26 € / person / night
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2
La Terre des Pierres
📍 Vindecy, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté · 91 km
👥 14 guests5.0★ (99 reviews)🏊 House with pool
La Terre des Pierres sits about 91 km from Lyon in Vindecy and sleeps up to 14 guests across 6 bedrooms. As a pool house with a flawless 5-star rating built across 99 reviews, it ranks as one of the most consistently praised CasaGigas in the Lyon zone.
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3
La Grande Maison sur la Colline
📍 Val d'Oingt, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes · 25 km
👥 23 guests5.0★ (46 reviews)🏊 House with pool
Just 25 km from Lyon in Val d'Oingt, La Grande Maison sur la Colline is one of the closest large-group options in the zone, sleeping 23 guests across 10 bedrooms. Its pool and a perfect 5-star score across 46 reviews make it a compelling choice for groups who want comfort close to the city.
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4
CasaGiga 70 (Saône-et-Loire)
📍 Saône-et-Loire, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté · 78 km
👥 15 guests4.9★ (64 reviews)🏚️ Holiday cottage
A 6-bedroom holiday cottage in Saône-et-Loire, about 78 km from Lyon, sleeping up to 15 guests. Consistently rated 4.9 out of 5 by 64 reviewers, it ranks among the most appreciated properties in the area. Starting from €25 per person, it combines strong guest confidence with accessible pricing — enquire directly with the host to check availability.
On requestfrom 25 € / person / night
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5
Bed and Bourgogne
📍 Messey-sur-Grosne, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté · 99 km
👥 15 guests4.9★ (249 reviews)🏚️ Holiday cottage
Bed and Bourgogne is a 5-bedroom holiday cottage in Messey-sur-Grosne, about 99 km from Lyon, sleeping up to 15 guests. Its 4.9-star rating rests on an unusually large base of 249 reviews — the most of any CasaGiga in this ranking — giving it a track record that is hard to overlook.
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6
L'Anagramme
📍 Cindré, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes · 117 km
👥 20 guests4.9★ (101 reviews)🏊 House with pool
L'Anagramme sits at the outer edge of the zone in Cindré, around 117 km from Lyon, and sleeps up to 20 guests across 5 bedrooms with a pool. A 4.9-star average from 101 reviews confirms it as a reliable option for larger groups willing to travel a little further.
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7
Gite de la Goutte Romaine
📍 Saint-Vincent-de-Reins, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes · 50 km
👥 18 guests5.0★ (108 reviews)🏚️ Holiday cottage
Gite de la Goutte Romaine is a 5-bedroom holiday cottage in Saint-Vincent-de-Reins, 50 km from Lyon, sleeping up to 18 guests. A perfect 5-star rating across 108 reviews places it among the most trusted CasaGigas in the Lyon zone, well within easy reach of the city.
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8
Grand Gîte de Bert
📍 Bert, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes · 109 km
👥 18 guests4.8★ (74 reviews)🏊 House with pool
Grand Gîte de Bert is a 5-bedroom pool house in Bert, 109 km from Lyon, sleeping up to 18 guests. A 4.8-star rating across 74 reviews reflects a solid track record, making it a dependable choice for larger groups prepared to head further into the countryside.
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9
La Chaponie
📍 St Christophe-sur-Dolaison, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes · 114 km
👥 14 guests4.7★ (62 reviews)🏚️ Holiday cottage
La Chaponie is a 5-bedroom holiday cottage in St Christophe-sur-Dolaison, about 114 km from Lyon, sleeping up to 14 guests. With a 4.7 rating drawn from 62 reviews, it has a solid track record with groups. Booking is arranged directly with the host — no online reservation system.
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10
Gîte de La Pyranvôle
📍 Lacrost, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté · 88 km
👥 12 guests5.0★ (28 reviews)🏊 House with pool
Gîte de La Pyranvôle is a pool house in Lacrost, 88 km from Lyon, welcoming up to 12 guests. Despite a smaller review count than most in this ranking, its perfect 5-star score across 28 stays signals a consistently excellent experience.
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How to Choose the Right Group House Near Lyon

Advertised capacity is the legal maximum, not the comfort target. A house listed for 20 guests with 5 bedrooms means four people per room on average — fine for a lively group of friends, but cramped for a multigenerational family that needs quiet corners. Count beds carefully: a bedroom sleeping four usually means two double beds or bunk beds, not four singles. If the group includes older relatives or very young children, aim for 10–15% fewer guests than the stated maximum and verify the exact bed configuration with the host before booking.

Most rural gîtes near Lyon sit in hamlets or on agricultural land where neighbours are close enough to hear a speaker at midnight. Check house rules explicitly: many prohibit amplified music after 10 pm and ban external event equipment such as DJ rigs or marquees. Pool rules are equally firm — fencing, alarm systems and adult supervision are legally required in France, and hosts can terminate a stay for non-compliance. Read both the house rules and the cancellation policy in full before you pay any deposit.

Lyon's ring road puts most of these properties within a 60–120 minute drive, but that window assumes moderate traffic. Friday-evening departures toward Beaujolais or the Mâconnais can stretch to two hours. For groups arriving by train, Lyon Part-Dieu and Lyon Perrache connect to Mâcon, Villefranche-sur-Saône and Roanne; from there a minibus or shared taxi is usually necessary. Budget €80–150 for a transfer from a regional station to a rural property, and coordinate arrival windows to avoid multiple trip charges.

Deposits for large group rentals in this zone typically run 20–30% of the total rental price and are due at booking, with the balance due 30–60 days before arrival. Cancellation policies vary widely: some hosts offer a sliding scale — full refund if cancelled 60+ days out, partial inside 30 days — while others keep the deposit regardless. Always purchase travel insurance that covers group cancellations, and ask the host for written confirmation of the refund timeline before transferring any funds.

By occasion

Birthday & Milestone Celebrations

A landmark birthday — 40th, 50th, 60th — deserves a house where every guest wakes under the same roof. La Terre des Pierres in Vindecy (14 guests, perfect 5-star score) and Gite de la Goutte Romaine near Saint-Vincent-de-Reins (18 guests, also 5 stars) both offer the warm, unhurried setting that makes a weekend feel genuinely celebratory. Look for a property with a pool, a generous outdoor dining area, and enough bedrooms to give the guest of honour a private suite.

Wedding Weekends & Pre-Wedding Gatherings

Couples who want their closest circle in one place for the days surrounding a wedding need space, character, and reliable facilities. La Grande Maison sur la Colline in Val d'Oingt — just 25 km from Lyon, 23 guests, 10 bedrooms, 5 stars — is built for this: enough rooms for a full wedding party, close enough to the city for venue logistics. For a more rural atmosphere with Burgundy as the backdrop, Bed and Bourgogne near Messey-sur-Grosne sleeps 15 and carries 249 guest reviews.

Corporate Seminars & Team Retreats

Teams that need two days away from the office benefit from a house that can double as a workshop venue. L'Anagramme in Cindré accommodates 20 people and adds a pool for evening decompression after a full day of sessions. Grand Gîte de Bert in Bert offers the same formula for 18 guests. Both are within 90 minutes of Lyon, keeping travel short and arrival stress low. Confirm with the host that the dining table is large enough to seat the full group for plenary sessions.

Multigenerational Family Reunions

Three generations under one roof require a specific checklist: ground-floor bedrooms for grandparents, a safe pool area for children, and a kitchen large enough to cook for 15 or 20. Au Coeur Clunisois near Saint Martin de Salencey (16 guests, 7 bedrooms, 5 stars) ticks the space box, and its location in the Clunisois puts the family within reach of Cluny Abbey for a day trip. Château Louis XI in Beaujeu adds a touch of genuine history that tends to delight older guests.

Frequently asked questions

What is the typical total price for a group of 20 people near Lyon?+

With a zone average of €72 per person per night and a minimum of €25, a group of 20 can expect to pay roughly €500–€1,440 per night for the whole house depending on property, season, and whether a pool is included. Always request a full nightly quote from the host rather than multiplying the per-person rate, since many properties price on a flat nightly basis rather than strictly per head.

Can we have a party or play loud music at these houses?+

Most rural gîtes in this zone explicitly prohibit amplified music after 10 pm and do not permit external event equipment such as DJ rigs, generators, or marquees. A small number of properties accept quiet celebrations with prior written agreement from the host. Always read the house rules before booking — breach of noise conditions is the most common reason hosts terminate a stay early and retain the security deposit.

How is the ranking on this page calculated?+

The list places online-bookable properties first, then ranks by guest rating and total number of verified reviews. Hosts who actively feature their CasaGiga listing on their own website earn a stable position in the table. Scores and review counts are recomputed nightly, so a property's rank reflects its current standing rather than historical reputation. The full two-sentence method is stated in the ranking methodology note on this page.

How do I actually book one of these houses?+

None of the 10 properties on this page are currently bookable directly online through CasaGiga. Each listing page has an enquiry form to contact the host, who will confirm availability, send a quote, and set a deposit schedule. CasaGiga recommends getting all terms — total price, deposit amount, cancellation conditions, and check-in time — confirmed in writing before transferring any payment.

Is a tourist tax charged on top of the rental price?+

Yes. Most municipalities in this zone apply a taxe de séjour of €0.50–€3 per adult per night, varying by property category and local council rate. It is usually collected by the host at check-in or added to the final invoice. Ask the host to state the exact amount per person when they send your quote so you can include it in your group budget.

What is the minimum stay for a large group rental near Lyon?+

Most properties in this zone require a minimum of two nights, rising to three or seven nights during peak periods such as July, August, and public-holiday weekends. Some hosts enforce a Saturday-to-Saturday policy in summer. Minimum stay requirements are set by the host and can change by season, so check for your exact dates directly before planning group travel arrangements.

What are the usual check-in and check-out times?+

Most hosts in this region set check-in between 4 pm and 6 pm and check-out by 10 am or 11 am, giving them a cleaning window between large-group stays. Early arrival or late departure can sometimes be arranged for a supplement. For groups arriving by train with onward transfers, confirm the exact check-in window with the host at least one week in advance to avoid waiting outside with luggage.

What if the house I want is not available for my dates?+

CasaGiga lists 39 properties in the Lyon zone, so alternatives are usually available. Contact multiple hosts simultaneously — response times vary and a parallel approach saves days. If no property in this zone fits your dates and group size, the CasaGiga team can point you toward comparable listings in adjacent zones such as the Ardèche, the Drôme, or the Ain, all within a similar drive time from Lyon.

How this ranking is made

Each position in this top 10 is determined first by whether the property accepts online bookings, then by the combination of average guest rating and total number of verified reviews; hosts who actively link their own website to their CasaGiga listing earn a stable rank as recognition of their commitment to the platform. All underlying data — ratings, review counts, and pricing — is recomputed nightly from live sources, ensuring the table reflects genuine current quality rather than accumulated historical reputation.

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