3 days in Lyon Itinerary

Fresque des Lyonnais and Gallo-Roman Museum of Lyon will appeal to museum buffs. Do some cultural sightseeing at Basilique Notre Dame de Fourviere and Chateau de Brancion. Explore Lyon's surroundings by going to La Roche de Solutre (in Solutre-Pouilly) and Chateau de Cormatin (in Cormatin). The adventure continues: admire the striking features of Cathedrale Saint-Jean-Baptiste de Lyon, shop like a local with La Place Bellecour, explore the world behind art at Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon, and wander the streets of The Presqu'ile.

To find maps, traveler tips, ratings, and other tourist information, go to the Lyon travel planning site.

If you are flying in from Turkey, the closest major aiports are Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport, Saint-Étienne-Bouthéon Airport, Grenoble-Isère Airport and Chambéry-Savoie Airport. In June, plan for daily highs up to 30°C, and evening lows to 18°C.