By MupDay - the planner that does the research for you.
Updated: 2026-08-05
Lyon, the gastronomic capital of France, blends rich history with a vibrant culinary culture. Visit to experience its ancient alleyways, impressive Roman sites, and famous food markets.
Plan a trip to LyonThe must-see places in Lyon include Vieux Lyon (Old Lyon), Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière, Presqu'île, Parc de la Tête d'Or, Miniature and Cinema Museum and more. Here is the full list, with a short note on each:
A charming medieval and Renaissance district with narrow streets, hidden courtyards, and unique 'traboules'.
A magnificent basilica offering stunning panoramic views of the city and impressive architecture.
The vibrant peninsula between the Rhône and Saône rivers, with luxury shops, restaurants, and elegant squares.
A huge urban park with a zoo, botanical garden, lake, and picnic areas - perfect for the whole family.
A unique museum showcasing an amazing collection of detailed miniatures and props from Hollywood films.
One of the largest and most central squares in Europe, a popular meeting point with a statue of Louis XIV.
A luxurious indoor food market offering local delicacies, cheeses, wines, and boutique restaurants.
Impressive archaeological remains of ancient Roman theater and odeon.
One of the largest art museums in France, with rich collections from antiquity to the present day.
An impressive Gothic cathedral with beautiful stained glass windows and an ancient astronomical clock.
A modern museum of anthropology, natural sciences, and societies, with futuristic architecture.
A historic square featuring the famous Bartholdi Fountain and the magnificent City Hall.
Secret passages and covered alleyways characteristic of the historic silk weavers' district.
A fascinating museum showcasing Roman artifacts, located next to the ancient theaters.
Here is what 3 days in Lyon look like when the planner builds them: stops grouped by proximity so no day doubles back, one full day at a time. The same route can be built for any length, from two days to a week.
This is an example. The planner builds a different route for your dates, real opening hours, how you get around and your own preferences.
Build your own itineraryVieux Lyon (Old Lyon), Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière, Presqu'île, Parc de la Tête d'Or, Miniature and Cinema Museum, Place Bellecour
Any season works - MupDay plans around opening hours and the weather, and rebuilds your days as you add or remove places.
Most travellers spend between two and five days in Lyon. MupDay builds a full itinerary for whatever length you pick - two days, three, four or a week - splitting the places across the days by proximity and opening hours, so each day stands on its own.
Pick places in MupDay and it auto-builds a day-by-day route with no zig-zag, weather-aware.
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