25 days in Lyon & Reims 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.

Gallo-Roman Museum of Lyon and La Cite du Chocolat Valrhona will appeal to museum buffs. Discover out-of-the-way places like Musee de la mine and Musee d'Art et d'Industrie. Change things up with these side-trips from Lyon: Chateau de Cormatin (in Cormatin), Musee de Prehistoire de Solutre (in Solutre-Pouilly) and Abbaye d'Hautecombe (in Saint-Pierre-de-Curtille). The adventure continues: steep yourself in history at Chateau de Crussol, admire the striking features of Monastere Royal de Brou, pause for some serene contemplation at Eglise Saint Nizier, and explore the world behind art at Musee de Grenoble.

For maps, photos, more things to do, and other tourist information, read our Lyon tour site.

New York City, USA to Lyon is an approximately 13.5-hour flight. You can also do a combination of flight and train. The time zone difference when traveling from New York City to Lyon is 6 hours. Expect little chillier temperatures when traveling from New York City in October; daily highs in Lyon reach 65°F and lows reach 49°F. On the 18th (Wed), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can fly to Reims.

Reims is home to Champagne--the most celebrated and celebratory wine in the world.

Let the collections at Museum of the Surrender and La Grange aux Dimes capture your imagination. Discover out-of-the-way places like Basilique Saint-Remi and Aisne Marne American Cemetery. Change things up with these side-trips from Reims: Compiegne City (Musee et Domaine Nationaux de Compiegne & Memorial de l'Armistice), Castle of Sedan (in Sedan) and Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Laon (in Laon). There's lots more to do: do a tasting at Maison Ruinart, steep yourself in history at Abbaye Saint-Jean-des-Vignes, don't miss a visit to Palais du Tau, and explore the historical opulence of Chateau of Coucy.

For other places to visit, more things to do, and more tourist information, read Reims trip app.

Fly from Lyon to Reims in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. October in Reims sees daily highs of 63°F and lows of 46°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 31st (Tue) early enough to fly back home.