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.

Visit Basilique Notre Dame de Fourviere and Colline de Fourviere for their historical value. Do your shopping at Les Halles de Lyon Paul Bocuse and La Fromagerie d'Oullins. Change things up with these side-trips from Lyon: Chateau de la Cree (in Santenay) and Beaune (Hôtel-Dieu Museum Musée de l'Hôtel-Dieu & Galeries Bartoux Beaune). And it doesn't end there: stroll around Parc de la Tete d'Or, boost your wellbeing at Belle De Maia - Maison De Beaute, get a taste of the local shopping with Taverne Gutenberg, and appreciate the extensive heritage of Vieux Lyon.

For more things to do, traveler tips, where to stay, and tourist information, read Lyon holiday maker.

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. April in Lyon sees daily highs of 63°F and lows of 45°F at night.