14 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.

Museum-lovers will get to explore Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon and Musee de l'alambic - Distillerie Jean Gauthier. Visit Basilique Notre Dame de Fourviere and Palais Ideal du Facteur Cheval for their historical value. Venture out of the city with trips to Grotte de Choranche (in Choranche), Jardin des Fontaines Petrifiantes (in La Sone) and Monastere Royal de Brou (in Bourg-en-Bresse). Spend the 5th (Thu) exploring nature at Parc Naturel Regional des Volcans d'Auvergne. There's much more to do: see the interesting displays at Musee Miniature et Cinema, admire the landmark architecture of Cathedrale Saint-Jean-Baptiste de Lyon, buy something for everyone on your list at Les Halles de Lyon Paul Bocuse, and appreciate the extensive heritage of Vieux Lyon.

For more things to do, other places to visit, and other tourist information, refer to the Lyon trip website.

If you are flying in from Estonia, the closest major aiports are Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport, Saint-Étienne-Bouthéon Airport, Grenoble-Isère Airport and Chambéry-Savoie Airport. March in Lyon sees daily highs of 15°C and lows of 4°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Sat) so you can travel back home.