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.

Kids will appreciate attractions like Parc de la Tete d'Or and Colline de Fourviere. Step out of Lyon to go to Annecy and see Lake Annecy, which is approximately 2 hours away. There's still lots to do: admire the landmark architecture of Basilique Notre Dame de Fourviere, explore the world behind art at Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon, test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms, and appreciate the extensive heritage of Vieux Lyon.

To find maps, reviews, where to stay, and other tourist information, you can read our Lyon trip 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 March, plan for daily highs up to 56°F, and evening lows to 39°F.