How to Spend 3 Days in LYON France | Travel Itinerary
Discover the culinary heart and historical soul of France with this 3-day itinerary for Lyon. From the breathtaking vistas atop Fourvière Hill to the charming cobblestone streets of Vieux Lyon and the lush expanse of Parc de la Tête d'Or, this guide covers iconic landmarks, hidden gems, and gastronomic delights for an unforgettable trip.
Notre-Dame de Fourvière
A landmark basilica known for its mosaics, gilded ceilings and panoramic views of Lyon.
Parc de la Tête d’Or
A large urban park featuring a rose garden, botanical gardens, a lake, and a free zoo.
Old Town
A historic district with Renaissance lanes and traboules (hidden passageways).
New Tree Cafe
A bright cafe on Plus Belur serving fair trade coffee, fresh pastries and light breakfasts.
Plus Belur
Lyon's largest square, featuring a statue of Louis XIV and views of the Basilica of Fourvière.
Plastur
Lyon's largest square, featuring a statue of Louis XIV and views of the Basilica of Fourvière.
Basilica of Forvier
A landmark basilica known for its mosaics, gilded ceilings and panoramic views of Lyon.
Prescila
A central and walkable area filled with restaurants, shops, and transport links, connecting Lyon's prettiest squares and landmarks.
theater de Celeston
A theater with an ornate facade in the Prescila district.
Plast Jacobon
A square in the Prescila district featuring a marble fountain.
Ruda Republic
The main shopping avenue in Lyon, lined with 19th-century buildings.
Palai de Laos
A former chamber of commerce building in Lyon.
Plasta Commodore
A square where the glass-domed Leon Opera faces the Grand Hotel Deville.
Leon Opera
A glass-domed opera house facing the Grand Hotel Deville.
Grand Hotel Deville
A hotel facing the Leon Opera.
Plastu F
One of Lyon's most iconic squares.
Plastu Tero
One of Lyon's most iconic squares.
Baroldi fountain
A fountain with dramatic horses, one of the city's most photographed landmarks.
Muse Dubo Arts
An art museum, often called the Little Louv, housed in a former Benedictine convent.
Lemulan 1883
A relaxed spot serving brasserie favorites with a modern touch.
amphitheater of the three goals
An amphitheater built in 19 AD when Lyon was the capital of Roman Gaul.
Cordu Veras
Lyon's most famous trabula with a dramatic six-story staircase.
Murdo Canuts
One of Europe's largest murals in Lyon's most famous Trump ly.
Boulevard Donut
The location across the street from the Murdo Canuts, offering the best view of the mural.
Maison Du Canuts
A small museum dedicated to Lyon's silk-weaving heritage.
Leonut
A beloved restaurant in Quarus that blends Bushon-style lionist dishes with modern touches.
Lagona
A beloved restaurant in Quarus that blends Bushon-style lionist dishes with modern touches.
Bulerie Du Park
A bakery by the entrance to Park Deletto.
Park Deletto
A 290 acre green escape that's been Leon's playground since the mid 19th century.
Rose Garden
One of the largest rose gardens in Europe.
botanical gardens
Botanical gardens with striking 19th-century glass houses.
lake
A large central lake framed by shady trees and crossed by small bridges.
Park Delet Zoo
A zoo created in the mid 19th century.
Part Du
Leon's modern business center.
Tuat Du
The Tuat Du, nicknamed Lrayon for its pencil-like shape.
Lrayon
The Tuat Du, nicknamed Lrayon for its pencil-like shape.
Halb Bukus
Leon's legendary covered market, named after Paul Bukus.
Paul Bukus
Leon's legendary covered market, named after Paul Bukus.
Muse Du Confluences
A striking glass and steel building exploring the history of humanity and the natural world.
Hermes restaurant boat
A restaurant boat for a dinner cruise along the Ron and Saun.
Natalie's Cafe
A cozy spot in Vu Leon for a light breakfast.
Trabulla
Step into the Renaissance lanes of Ulleon to explore its Trabulla, the city's hidden passageways.
Muse Cinema at Miniature
A museum filled with treasures from the big screen and miniature worlds.
St. Jean Cathedral
The Gothic Cathedral St. Jean Baptiste, the heart of Leon's Old Quarter.
Gothic Cathedral St. Jean Baptiste
The Gothic Cathedral St. Jean Baptiste, the heart of Leon's Old Quarter.
Brasserie Gabriel
A stylish restaurant set in a historic building in the square.
Gallo Roman Museum of Leon Forvier
A museum holding artifacts from when Lyon was known as Lugdunham, the Roman capital of Gaul.
Theater Gallo Roma
Roman theaters of Forvier, some of the best preserved in France.
Villa Florentine Hotel
Offering a classical gourmet experience paired with sweeping views across Vleon.
Fvier Hill
A hill where Gallo Roman Museum of Leon Forvier, Theater Gallo Roma and Basilica of Notradam Devier is located
Vleó
Offers charm with Renaissance buildings, and boutique hotels.
Guarus district
Is known for its village feel and local markets.