4 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.

Venture out of the city with trips to Annecy (La Vieille Ville & Lake Annecy) and Beaune (Wine Tours & Tastings & Hôtel-Dieu Museum Musée de l'Hôtel-Dieu). The adventure continues: take in the architecture and atmosphere at Basilique Notre Dame de Fourviere, get to know the fascinating history of Colline de Fourviere, admire the masterpieces at Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon, and have some family-friendly fun at DreamAway Lyon.

To see maps, reviews, traveler tips, and more tourist information, use the Lyon visit site.

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 October, plan for daily highs up to 65°F, and evening lows to 49°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Fri) to allow enough time to travel back home.