6 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 appreciate Hôtel-Dieu Museum Musée de l'Hôtel-Dieu and Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon. Get some historical perspective at Basilique Notre Dame de Fourviere and Vieux Lyon. Explore Lyon's surroundings by going to Chateau de la Cree (in Santenay), Chateau des Broyers (in La Chapelle de Guinchay) and Beaune (Galeries Bartoux Beaune, Domaine Baptiste Guyot, &more). The adventure continues: step into the grandiose world of Chateau De La Greffiere, see the interesting displays at Musee Miniature et Cinema, stop by The Presqu'ile, and appreciate the extensive heritage of Colline de Fourviere.

To see more things to do, traveler tips, ratings, and tourist information, you can read our Lyon online tour builder.

If you are flying in from Canada, the closest major aiports are Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport, Saint-Étienne-Bouthéon Airport, Grenoble-Isère Airport and Chambéry-Savoie Airport. In June, daily temperatures in Lyon can reach 30°C, while at night they dip to 18°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 29th (Thu) so you can travel back home.