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.

Explore Lyon's surroundings by going to Lake Annecy (in Annecy) and Hôtel-Dieu Museum Musée de l'Hôtel-Dieu (in Beaune). There's much more to do: make a trip to Basilique Notre Dame de Fourviere, appreciate the extensive heritage of Vieux Lyon, examine the collection at Musee Miniature et Cinema, and stroll around Parc de la Tete d'Or.

For maps, traveler tips, other places to visit, and more tourist information, you can read our Lyon trip itinerary planning 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 September in Lyon, expect temperatures between 74°F during the day and 55°F at night.