43 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.

Get outdoors at Station Autrans-Meaudre en Vercors and Reserve Naturelle du Marais de Lavours. Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Basilique Notre Dame de Fourviere and Vieux Lyon. Explore Lyon's surroundings by going to Musee Claude Bernard (in Saint-Julien), Musee de la cravate et du textile (in Panissieres) and Labyland (in Haute-Rivoire). Spend the 20th (Wed) among the fascinating landscape of Parc Naturel Regional des Volcans d'Auvergne. And it doesn't end there: examine the collection at Musee Miniature et Cinema, get a taste of the local shopping with Galerie Estades Lyon, take an in-depth tour of Musee Dauphinois, and explore the world behind art at Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon.

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In February, daytime highs in Lyon are 10°C, while nighttime lows are 1°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Wed) so you can travel back home.