30 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.

Change things up with these side-trips from Lyon: Beaune (La Cave de l'Ange Gardien, Hôtel-Dieu Museum Musée de l'Hôtel-Dieu, &more), Monument aux Morts (in Chalon-sur-Saone) and Annecy (Mysteres du Lac, Lake Annecy, &more). categoryPhrases.sentence.On_the_day_spend_an_exhilarating_day_on_the_slopes_at. On the 29th (Wed), ski the day away in the pristine settings at La Clusaz. And it doesn't end there: walk around Parc de la Tete d'Or, get to know the fascinating history of Vieux Lyon, don't miss a visit to Traboules du Vieux Lyon, and admire the landmark architecture of Basilique Notre Dame de Fourviere.

For maps, ratings, reviews, and tourist information, read Lyon visit planner.

If you are flying in from Australia, the closest major aiports are Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport, Saint-Étienne-Bouthéon Airport, Grenoble-Isère Airport and Chambéry-Savoie Airport. In April in Lyon, expect temperatures between 20°C during the day and 8°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 30th (Thu) to allow time to travel back home.