5 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.

Basilique Notre Dame de Fourviere and Cite medievale de Perouges will appeal to history buffs. Get outdoors at La Roche de Solutre and Les Gorges du Fier. Change things up with these side-trips from Lyon: Collegiale Saint-Pierre-et-Saint-Paul (in Saint-Donat-sur-l'Herbasse), Cite du Chocolat Valrhona (in Tain-l'Hermitage) and Palais Ideal du Facteur Cheval (in Hauterives). And it doesn't end there: explore the historical opulence of Chateau de Cormatin, contemplate the waterfront views at Lac du Bourget, admire the striking features of Cathedrale saint Jean-Baptiste, and stop by La Maison du Cru Fleurie.

To see where to stay, ratings, maps, and more tourist information, you can read our Lyon online trip itinerary planner.

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 June in Lyon, expect temperatures between 79°F during the day and 60°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (Tue) so you can travel back home.