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Discovering Lyon in 2 Days

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Day 1: Exploring Old Lyon and Fourvière

Lyon, France

8:00 AM

Breakfast at Le Pain Quotidien

Start your day with a delicious French breakfast at Le Pain Quotidien, known for its fresh pastries and artisanal bread.
Walk from your accommodation to Le Pain Quotidien.
EUR 15, 1 hour

10:00 AM

Explore Vieux Lyon

Wander through the charming streets of Vieux Lyon, the city's historic district, known for its Renaissance architecture and traboules.
Walk from Le Pain Quotidien to Vieux Lyon.
Free, 2 hours

12:30 PM

Lunch at Le Bouchon des Filles

Enjoy a traditional Lyonnais meal at Le Bouchon des Filles, offering classic dishes in a cozy bouchon setting.
Take a short walk from Vieux Lyon to Le Bouchon des Filles.
EUR 30, 1.5 hours

2:30 PM

Visit Fourvière Basilica

Head up the Fourvière Hill to visit the stunning Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière, offering panoramic views of Lyon.
Take the funicular up to Fourvière.
EUR 3, 2 hours

5:00 PM

Dinner at L'Alexandrin

Indulge in a gourmet dinner at L'Alexandrin, a Michelin-starred restaurant known for its innovative French cuisine.
Take the funicular back down and then a short taxi ride to L'Alexandrin.
EUR 80, 2 hours
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Day 2: Culinary Delights and Nature

Lyon, France

9:00 AM

Breakfast at Les Halles de Lyon Paul Bocuse

Start your day with a foodie paradise breakfast at Les Halles de Lyon Paul Bocuse, a gourmet indoor market with fresh produce and delicious specialties.
Take public transportation to Les Halles de Lyon Paul Bocuse.
EUR 20, 1 hour

11:00 AM

Explore Traboules

Discover the secrets of Lyon by exploring the traboules, hidden passageways that date back to the Renaissance era.
Walk from Les Halles de Lyon Paul Bocuse to the traboules in Croix-Rousse district.
Free, 2 hours

1:30 PM

Lunch at Daniel et Denise

Savor a gourmet lunch at Daniel et Denise, a renowned bouchon serving authentic Lyonnais cuisine with a modern twist.
Take a taxi or public transport to Daniel et Denise.
EUR 40, 1.5 hours

3:30 PM

Visit Parc de la Tête d'Or

Relax and enjoy nature at Parc de la Tête d'Or, a beautiful park with botanical gardens, a zoo, and a large lake.
Take public transportation to the park.
Free, 2 hours

6:00 PM

Farewell Dinner at Café des Fédérations

End your Lyon experience with a memorable farewell dinner at Café des Fédérations, a classic Lyonnais bouchon with a cozy atmosphere.
Take public transportation or a taxi to Café des Fédérations.
EUR 50, 2 hours
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