10 days in Lyon, Sainte-Foy-les-Lyon & Lyons-la-Foret 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.

When in Lyon, make a side trip to see Lake Annecy in Annecy, approximately Annecy away. Next up on the itinerary: stroll around Parc de la Tete d'Or, delve into the distant past at Théâtre gallo-romain, don't miss a visit to Rue Saint-Jean, and admire the landmark architecture of Basilique Notre Dame de Fourviere.

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Lagos, Nigeria to Lyon is an approximately 17-hour flight. Traveling from Lagos in August, Lyon is a bit cooler at night with lows of 19°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 14th (Sat) early enough to go by car to Sainte-Foy-les-Lyon.

Sainte-Foy-lès-Lyon is a commune in the Metropolis of Lyon in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region in eastern France.GeographyIt is a suburb of the city of Lyon, being located to the west of the city.It is an industrial town only 5km from the center of Lyon, but is a community in its own right. Venture out of the city with trips to Safari de Peaugres (in Peaugres), Palais Ideal du Facteur Cheval (in Hauterives) and Collegiale Saint-Pierre-et-Saint-Paul (in Saint-Donat-sur-l'Herbasse). There's much more to do: steep yourself in history at Jardin des Fontaines Petrifiantes, take some stellar pictures from La forteresse de Saint-Maurice, admire the majestic nature at Parc Naturel Regional de Chartreuse, and get outside with Barrage du Ternay.

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Sainte-Foy-les-Lyon is just a stone's throw from Lyon. In August, daily temperatures in Sainte-Foy-les-Lyon can reach 31°C, while at night they dip to 19°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Tue) so you can travel to Lyons-la-Foret.

Lyons-la-Forêt is a commune in the Eure department in Haute Normandie in north-western France.Because of its architecture which has been maintained as it was at the beginning of the 17th century, it is also a well-known landmark within the very distinct geophysical and geocultural entity that is the end of Vexin normand and the forest of Lyons around the town is the border with Pays de Bray known for its traditional bocage landscape of woods, orchards and cattle economy.GeographyLyons-la-Forêt is located 34km from Rouen and 28km from Gisors. Kick off your visit on the 18th (Wed): admire the natural beauty at Parc de Cleres, examine the collection at Musee des Sapeurs-Pompiers, and then experience rural life at Reve de Bisons.

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The Route module can help you plan travel from Sainte-Foy-les-Lyon to Lyons-la-Foret. Plan for little chillier temperatures traveling from Sainte-Foy-les-Lyon in August, with highs in Lyons-la-Foret at 26°C and lows at 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 19th (Thu) to allow enough time to travel back home.