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Lyon
France · LYS
Bouchons, silk-weaver passages, and France's food capital.
About
Lyon is a city in France. It is located at the confluence of the rivers Rhône and Saône, to the northwest of the French Alps, 391 km (243 mi) southeast of Paris, 278 km (173 mi) north of Marseille, and 113 km (70 mi) southwest of Geneva, Switzerland.
Source: Wikipedia — Lyon (CC BY-SA)
Known for
- dining · world class
- historical · excellent
- affordability · good
- architecture · good
- family friendly · good
- nightlife · good
Ratings reviewed by a person, not generated.
Weather through the year
- Jan45°F13d wet
- Feb50°F9d wet
- Mar56°F12d wet
- Apr62°F9d wet
- May69°F12d wet
- Jun79°F11d wet
- Jul83°F8d wet
- Aug83°F6d wet
- Sep74°F8d wet
- Oct64°F10d wet
- Nov52°F12d wet
- Dec46°F12d wet
Monthly averages from long-run climate normals. Bars compare months here, not places.
Things to do
Guided Day Tour and Wine Tasting Northern Rhône ValleyFrom $200 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Croix Rousse Market & Rooftop Cooking Class in LyonFrom $220 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Lyon: a unique tour of Lyon's heroinesFrom $30 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Pastries & Stories of Lyon with a Local GuideFrom $82 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Lyon: Private Burgundy Half Day Wine Tour by Vintage Land RoverFrom $273 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Dark LyonFrom $45 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
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Plan the trip
Fly into Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS), about 12 mi away.
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