32 days in Lyon Itinerary

Lyon is a historical city with a vibrant cultural scene as the birthplace of cinema, the silk capital of the globe, and the second biggest Renaissance city following Venice.

Step off the beaten path and head to Cathedral Saint Jean Baptiste and La Renaissance Du Vieux Lyon. Venture out of the city with trips to Cite medievale de Perouges (in Perouges), Les Grottes de La Balme (in La Balme-les-Grottes) and Clermont-Ferrand (L'Aventure Michelin & Cathedrale Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption). There's still lots to do: admire the striking features of Basilique Notre Dame de Fourviere, explore the stunning scenery at Les Gorges du Fier, see the interesting displays at Institut & Musee Lumiere, and walk around Parc de la Tete d'Or.

To find more things to do, traveler tips, where to stay, and other tourist information, you can read our Lyon visit app.

If you are flying in from United States, the closest major aiports are Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport, Saint-Étienne-Bouthéon Airport, Grenoble-Isère Airport and Chambéry-Savoie Airport. In August, daytime highs in Lyon are 82°F, while nighttime lows are 61°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 29th (Tue) to allow enough time to travel back home.