Time stands still on the hill of Fourvière. The birthplace of Gallo-Roman civilisation, Fourvière stands guard over the city of Lyon in a conventual silence. Known to locals as the “hill that prays”, it is a uniquely serene and spiritual place. Maïa Group chairman Christophe Gruy fell in love with it. And Villa Maïa is the result. A sumptuously intimate hotel, dreamt up, designed and decorated by Jean-Michel Wilmotte, Jacques Grange and Louis Benech. An unprecedented trio brought together for Villa Maïa. Above all, Villa Maïa is a home where life is good. This cannot be achieved without a team that also considers Villa Maïa its home and that welcomes its guests. Every minute of every day, there’s someone looking out for you and your well-being. Our home is three years old, and we have carefully constructed the service we strive to give you on a daily basis with passion and perseverance. Since our inauguration, we have been bringing a specific phrase to life every morning: “kindness is not a weakness”, quite the opposite.