1 day in Lyon Itinerary

Lyon is a historical city with a vibrant cultural scene as the birthplace of cinema, the silk capital of the globe, and the second biggest Renaissance city following Venice.

Your day by day itinerary now includes LyonExplorer. Kick off your visit on the 12th (Sun): get the lay of the land with LyonExplorer, walk around Parc de la Tete d'Or, then get to know the fascinating history of Vieux Lyon, then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Basilique Notre Dame de Fourviere, and finally appreciate the extensive heritage of Colline de Fourviere.

For other places to visit, maps, traveler tips, and tourist information, read our Lyon tour planner.

January in Lyon sees daily highs of 9°C and lows of 1°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 12th (Sun) so you can travel back home.