Lyon 2-Day Itinerary

A curated 2-day trip plan for Lyon, France — featuring Basilica of Notre Dame of Fourvière, Fresque des Lyonnais, Cathédrale Saint-Jean-Baptiste.

Day 1

Basilica and historic old town

9:00 AMBasilica of Notre Dame of Fourvière1.5 hours
Ascend to Lyon's iconic white basilica perched on the hilltop for sweeping city views and ornate Byzantine-style interiors.
11:00 AMFresque des Lyonnais30 minutes
Admire this massive mural celebrating Lyon's famous residents painted across a building facade in the Croix-Rousse district.
12:00 PMCathédrale Saint-Jean-Baptiste1 hour
Explore this Gothic cathedral in Vieux Lyon with its remarkable stained glass windows and peaceful cloisters.
1:30 PMPlace Bellecour45 minutes
The Place Bellecour is a large square in the centre of Lyon, France, to the north of the Ainay district. Measuring 312 m by 200 m, it is one of the largest open squares in Europe, and the third biggest square in France, behind the Place des Quinconces in Bordeaux (12.6 ha) and the Place de la Concorde in Paris (8.6 ha). It is also the largest pedestrian square in Europe: vehicles are allowed on the Place de la Concorde and Place des Quinconces.

Museums and lakeside relaxation

9:00 AMMusée des Confluences2.5 hours
The Musée des Confluences is a science centre and anthropology museum which opened on 20 December 2014, in the 2nd arrondissement of Lyon (Rhône), France.
12:00 PMParc de la Tête d'Or2 hours
The Parc de la Tête d'or is the largest urban park in Lyon, France, with an area of approximately 117 hectares. Located in the northern part of its 6th arrondissement, it features the Jardin botanique de Lyon, as well as a lake on which boating takes place during the summer months. Due to the relatively small number of other parks in Lyon, it receives a huge number of visitors over summer; it is a frequent destination for joggers and cyclists.

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