Vieux Lyon
One of the largest Renaissance quarters in Europe, with the traboules, passageways cutting through the blocks.
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Lyon, Auvérnia-Ródano-Alpes
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Discover Lyon
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Fact file
The basics of Lyon
- Airport
- LYS
- How long
- 2 to 3 days
- Currency
- Euro
- Language
- French
- Time zone
- UTC+1
Things to do
What to do in Lyon
Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière
On the hilltop, reached by funicular, with views over the city and the Alps on clear days.
Bouchons lyonnais
The traditional restaurants that define the cooking of a city widely called the gastronomic capital of France.
Presqu'île
The peninsula between the Saône and the Rhône, with Place Bellecour and the main shopping streets.
Fête des Lumières
Each December the whole city becomes a stage for light projections over four nights.
Best time to go
When is the best time to visit Lyon?
April to June and September to October have the best weather. December draws large crowds for the Festival of Lights, when accommodation gets expensive.
Getting there
How do you get to Lyon?
Lyon-Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS) connects to the centre by the Rhônexpress tram in about 30 minutes. By train, Paris is 2 hours away.
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- Best time
- Still fine
- Low season
How long
How many days do you need in Lyon?
Most itineraries for Lyon call for 2 to 3 days. Less than that still covers the highlights, but leaves little room for weather or tides to interfere.
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