61 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.

Step off the beaten path and head to Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon and Chateau de Grignan. Escape the urban bustle at La Roche de Solutre and Parasailing & Paragliding. Change things up with these side-trips from Lyon: Dijon (Musee Rude, Palace of the Dukes, &more), Collegiale de Saint-Bonnet-le-Chateau (in Saint-Bonnet-le-Chateau) and Le Puy-en-Velay (Cloitre de la Cathedrale du Puy-en-Velay, Cathedrale Notre-Dame, &more). There's lots more to do: indulge your senses at some of the top wineries in the area, take a stroll through The Presqu'ile, see the interesting displays at Musee Europeen de l'Aviation de Chasse, and savor the flavors at Food & Drink.

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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, plan for daily highs up to 30°C, and evening lows to 18°C.