Many French celebrities end up settling in Paris when their career requires them to work on projects in the capital. This is notably the case for Vitaa, who has been living in Rueil-Malmaison, Île-de-France, for a few years now with her partner and children. Unfortunately, she fell victim to a burglary in 2023 and another similar event in 2025. These were painful experiences for the singer, who was able to return to her apartment in her hometown, Lyon, to recover.
The apartment where Vitaa finds solace in Lyon
For several years, Vitaa has revealed that she made her first real estate purchase in her hometown of Lyon. In an interview with Lyon People, she explained that this choice was a natural one. “I have all my family in Lyon, all my loved ones, in Lyon’s countryside,” she said. “I bought an apartment in Lyon’s countryside because it was important for me to be close to my family.” At that time, the star had not made the move to Île-de-France and had no intention of settling there. “I never felt good in Paris, and I love my city. I won’t be able to live in Paris, I’m only there for promotions, I make round trips. But as soon as I wanted to buy, I knew I was going to buy in Lyon,” she affirmed.
Her favorite spots in the city
During her conversation with the media, Vitaa also shared her favorite places in Lyon, particularly emphasizing her love for the city’s restaurants, especially “all the bouchons in Vieux Lyon.” These establishments are typical of the region, serving traditional dishes in a vintage setting with famous red and white checkered tablecloths, offering menus with dishes like pike quenelles, veal head, and tablier de sapeur.
The singer also expressed a special fondness for a place where she grew up. “I also love St Just because it’s my high school neighborhood,” she explained, adding, “I adore the amphitheater. I dream of performing a concert in the amphitheater, for the Nights of Fourvière.” This is a beautiful picture of Lyon painted with memories by Vitaa!
[Context: Vitaa is a French singer and songwriter. Lyon is a city in east-central France. Île-de-France is a region in northern France where Paris is located.]
