Lyon, France

Lyon Travel Guide

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Alternative names: Population: 472.3 thous. (2019)Area: 18.48 mi²Elevation: 614 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 45°45'46"N, 4°50'0"E
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Auvergne-Rhône-AlpesFrance

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Lyon Top Attractions

Lyon Attractions - What to See and Explore

Lyon offers many attractions and places to visit. Here are the most important ones: St Jean Cathedral, Esplanade de Fourvière, Musée des Beaux-Arts de Lyon, Parc de la Tête d'Or. Below you will find a complete list of places worth visiting.

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  • musee des beaux arts de lyon
  • parc de la tete dor lyon
  • palais de la bourse lyon
  • fontaine bartholdi lyon
  • stade de gerland lyon
  • lyon zoo
  • institut lumiere lyon
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  • parc des hauteurs lyon
  • opera de lyon
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  • rue emile zola lyon
  • musee gallo romain de fourviere lyon
  • jardin des curiosites lyon
  • grande synagogue de lyon
  • city hall lyon
  • jardin botanique de lyon

Things to See and Do in Lyon by Category

Sights, interesting and unusual places and attractions valued by most tourists. See the list of places to visit in Lyon.

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    St Jean Cathedral

    Arrondissement 5E, LyonCathedral housing 14th-century treasures
    ChurchSacred and religious sites
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    Fontaine Bartholdi

    Arrondissement 1ER, LyonHistorical site by a celebrated sculptor
    Monuments and statuesFountain
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    Église Saint-Nizier

    Arrondissement 2E, LyonGothic church with a long history
    ChurchHistorical place
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    Théâtres Romains

    Arrondissement 5E, Lyon
    Concerts and showsTheaterRuins
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    Textile Arts Museum

    Arrondissement 2E, Lyon
    MuseumArt museumHistorical placeCarnot - Gailleton
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Lyon – popular in the area (distance from the center)

In the vicinity of Lyon, it's worth seeing attractions such as: Temple of Augustus and Livia (Vienne), Château des Allymes, Château d'Albon.

  • temple of augustus and livia vienne16 milesS
  • chateau des allymes31 milesNE
  • chateau dalbon36 milesS
  • theatre national populaire villeurbanne2.2 miE
  • vienne cathedral17 milesS

Best Time To Visit Lyon

Learn when is the best time to travel to Lyon weather-wise and what to expect in each season.

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May, June, July and December are the busiest months in this location. Slightly fewer tourists decide to visit in April.

Average temperatures in °F

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The highest air temperature is in June, July and August. While the coldest is in January and February.

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The lowest rainfall is recorded in January, February, March and December. Most of it rains in May, September and October.

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We can expect the longest days in June, while the shortest in December.

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What are the top attractions to visit in Lyon?

What is the best time to visit Lyon?

May, June, July and December are the busiest months in this location. Slightly fewer tourists decide to visit in April. The highest air temperature is in June, July and August. While the coldest is in January and February.

Where to next? Visit auvergne rhone alpes Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region page or discover the top tourist attractions in France.