Things to do in Lyon (France): Théâtre Gallo-Romain de Fourvière, Cathédrale Saint-Jean, Odéon, Lugdunum Musée et Théâtres Romains, Musée des Beaux-Arts de Lyon, 2 day-by-day itineraries, month-by-month weather, the best time to go and hotels.
According to real weather data (2023-2024 averages), the months with 18–33 °C daytime highs and under 100 mm of rain in Lyon are: June, July, August.
Our 2 day-by-day plans for Lyon last 3 to 4 days.
Our “Lyon, Capital of Gastronomy” plan: Day 1 — Vieux Lyon; Day 2 — Presqu'île; Day 3 — Fourvière.
Our “Lyon & Beaujolais” plan: Day 1 — Lyon; Day 2 — Beaujolais; Day 3 — Tasting; Day 4 — Departure.
Close to the tourist centre: Hôtel Saint-Michel (150 m), Mama Shelter (350 m), Hôtel Ibis (400 m). Our directory lists 344 hotels in Lyon, to contact directly.
Some places to see in the centre: Théâtre Gallo-Romain de Fourvière, Cathédrale Saint-Jean, Odéon, Site archéologique de Saint-Just Les Minimes, Lugdunum Musée et Théâtres Romains, Musée des Beaux-Arts de Lyon.