61 days in Lyon Itinerary

Step off the beaten path and head to Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon and Walking tours. Escape the urban bustle at La Roche de Solutre and Parc Naturel Regional Du Vercors. Change things up with these side-trips from Lyon: Collegiale de Saint-Bonnet-le-Chateau (in Saint-Bonnet-le-Chateau), Dijon (Musee Rude, Palace of the Dukes, &more) and Le Puy-en-Velay (Cloitre de la Cathedrale du Puy-en-Velay, Cathedrale Notre-Dame, &more). There's lots more to do: relax and rejuvenate at some of the best spas, don't miss a visit to Mur des Canuts, take an in-depth tour of Chateau de Grignan, and admire the striking features of Cathedrale Saint-Jean-Baptiste de Lyon.

For where to stay, other places to visit, maps, and other tourist information, read our Lyon trip maker tool.

If you are flying in from New Zealand, the closest major aiports are Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport, Saint-Étienne-Bouthéon Airport, Grenoble-Isère Airport and Chambéry-Savoie Airport. In June, daytime highs in Lyon are 30°C, while nighttime lows are 18°C.