60 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 Parc de la Tete d'Or and Reserve Naturelle du Marais de Lavours. Explore Lyon's surroundings by going to Beaune (Hôtel-Dieu Museum Musée de l'Hôtel-Dieu, Wine Tours & Tastings, & more), Monument aux Morts (in Chalon-sur-Saone) and Saint-Claude (Cascade de la queue de cheval, Gorges de l'Abime, & more). On the 10th (Mon), spend an exhilarating day on the slopes at Parc d'Activites de Montagne de Praboure. On the 29th (Sat), spend an exhilarating day on the slopes at Station des Coulmes. The adventure continues: admire the striking features of Basilique Notre Dame de Fourviere, relax and rejuvenate at some of the best spas, explore the world behind art at Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon, and examine the collection at Musee Miniature et Cinema.

For maps, other places to visit, photos, and more tourist information, read our Lyon online tour itinerary planner .

If you are flying in from Thailand, the closest major airports are Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport, Saint-Étienne-Bouthéon Airport, Grenoble-Isère Airport and Chambéry-Savoie Airport. January in Lyon sees daily highs of 9°C and lows of 1°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Mon) to allow enough time to travel back home.