3 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.

Shop till you drop at Les Halles de Lyon Paul Bocuse and Galerie Estades Lyon. Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon and Musee Miniature et Cinema will appeal to museum buffs. Explore Lyon's surroundings by going to Chateau Fuisse (in Fuisse), Domaine Le Fagolet-Gite La Girardiere (in Vaux-en-Beaujolais) and Chateau de Varennes (in Quincie-en-Beaujolais). The adventure continues: stroll around Parc de la Tete d'Or, admire the local landmark of Place des Jacobins, stop by La Maison du Cru Fleurie, and contemplate the long history of Cite medievale de Perouges.

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If you are flying in from Libya, the closest major aiports are Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport, Saint-Étienne-Bouthéon Airport, Grenoble-Isère Airport and Chambéry-Savoie Airport. In March in Lyon, expect temperatures between 15°C during the day and 4°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Sat) so you can travel back home.