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.

Take a break from the city and head to Safari de Peaugres and La Roche de Solutre. Deepen your sense of the past at sights like Basilique Notre Dame de Fourviere and Cite medievale de Chatillon-sur-Chalaronne. Venture out of the city with trips to Cathedrale Saint Vincent (in Chalon-sur-Saone), Hameau Duboeuf (in Romaneche-Thorins) and Saint-Philibert de Tournus (in Tournus). There's much more to do: take a stroll through The Presqu'ile, get engrossed in the history at Gallo-Roman Museum of Lyon, appreciate the extensive heritage of Vieux Lyon, and ponder the world of politics at Hotel de Ville de Lyon.

To find where to stay and tourist information, read Lyon visit planner.

If you are flying in from Israel, 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.