11 days in Lyon & Paris Itinerary

Explore hidden gems such as Musee Miniature et Cinema and Fresque des Lyonnais. You'll explore and learn at La Cite du Chocolat Valrhona and Institut & Musee Lumiere. Venture out of the city with trips to Safari de Peaugres (in Peaugres), Monastere Royal de Brou (in Bourg-en-Bresse) and La Roche de Solutre (in Solutre-Pouilly). There's still lots to do: take an in-depth tour of Gallo-Roman Museum of Lyon, examine the collection at Musee Palue, get to know the fascinating history of Colline de Fourviere, and take a stroll through The Presqu'ile.

To find where to stay, photos, more things to do, and other tourist information, use the Lyon planning website.

Newark, USA to Lyon is an approximately 13.5-hour flight. You'll lose 6 hours traveling from Newark to Lyon due to the time zone difference. Prepare for a bit cooler weather when traveling from Newark in September: high temperatures in Lyon hover around 74°F and lows are around 55°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 27th (Wed) early enough to catch the flight to Paris.

Step off the beaten path and head to Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Rouen and Petit Palais. Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Eiffel Tower and Basilique du Sacre-Coeur de Montmartre. Change things up with these side-trips from Paris: Rouen (Palais de Justice, Rue du Gros-Horloge, &more). There's much more to do: admire the masterpieces at Musee d'Orsay, shop like a local with Champs-Elysees, stroll the grounds of Pere-Lachaise Cemetery, and wander the streets of 1st Arrondissement.

To see ratings, reviews, traveler tips, and more tourist information, go to the Paris trip maker.

You can fly from Lyon to Paris in 3 hours. Other options are to take a train; or drive. In September, daytime highs in Paris are 70°F, while nighttime lows are 53°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 3rd (Tue) early enough to catch the flight back home.