5 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.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Lyon: Lake Annecy (in Annecy), Beaune (La Cave de l'Ange Gardien & Hôtel-Dieu Museum Musée de l'Hôtel-Dieu) and Eglise Saint-Gervais et Saint-Protais (in Ozenay). The adventure continues: don't miss a visit to Basilique Notre Dame de Fourviere, buy something for everyone on your list at Les Halles de Lyon Paul Bocuse, walk around Parc de la Tete d'Or, and examine the collection at Musee des Confluences.

To see photos, more things to do, where to stay, and other tourist information, refer to the Lyon tour itinerary planner.

If you are flying in from India, the closest major aiports are Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport, Saint-Étienne-Bouthéon Airport, Grenoble-Isère Airport and Chambéry-Savoie Airport. Expect a daytime high around 23°C in May, and nighttime lows around 11°C.