7 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), Dijon (Palace of the Dukes, Musee Magnin, &more) and Palais Ideal du Facteur Cheval (in Hauterives). And it doesn't end there: stroll around Parc de la Tete d'Or, see the interesting displays at Musee des Confluences, admire the masterpieces at Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon, and appreciate the extensive heritage of Vieux Lyon.

To see traveler tips, photos, more things to do, and more tourist information, you can read our Lyon trip itinerary planning tool.

In March in Lyon, expect temperatures between 15°C during the day and 4°C at night.