Top 10 Things To Do In Lyon | France Travel Guide
Ep.120 We loved Lyon, but we made a huge mistake (actually a couple) that we talk about in this episode. We give you a list of our top ten things you’ll want to see and do when you visit. The charm and history in this gastronomic capital of France is one you won’t want to miss. We give you our recommendation on where to stay in Lyon and give you the prices for everything we spent! ❤️
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Chapters:
00:00 – Start
01:00 – Our stay in Vieux Lyon
02:42 – One funicular and two churches
05:35 – See both Roman theatres
08:23 – Lyon’s Secret passageways
09:39 – Plenty of bridges to cross the Saône River
12:41 – Musée des Beaux-Arts
14:47 – Musée des Cinema et Miniature
18:45 – Plenty of outdoor dining spots in Lyon
21:20 – Les Lyonnais Bouchon
23:27 – What we paid in Lyon
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13 Comments
Omg, I am going there in December so this is perfect timing. Thx u!❤️
This definitely appealed to me. I think I would like the museum of miniature cinema and that Notre Dame cathedral looked spectacular with the mosaics and inside architecture. Thanks for showing us the city. It makes me want to include this on a trip to France sometime. I hate walking on those cobblestone streets though.
I go to Lyon every year, it is perfect in early April-May and then again in September-October. Wish you had had time to visit the farmers markets and the wonderful bakeries. It is a beautiful ciry. If you go again, take time to visit the wineries outside the city and also try and visit the town of Grenoble.
A fabulous video! You saw a lot in a short amount of time. We’re here in Lyon (for 3 weeks) and can vouch for all the experiences. The food is so good!
I really enjoyed this video thanks guys👏 I also get a kick out of seeing places I love again. I like how you don’t explain everything about the attractions you visit, a lot of other YouTube creators are walking spoiler alerts😅
We visited last October, and the amphitheatre area was pumping with a local carnival. It was a lucky unplanned surprise🤣. It was packed out.
Near the old town, just a few minutes walk uphill from the Traboules, is an ancient timber stair and elevated walkway system, hanging on the side of a building. I forget exactly how old it was, but it drips with history, the locals have gone to pains to keep it preserved.
The Musee de Confluences is really cool, they have some cracking displays, including one of the best preserved Tasmanian tigers in existence. Also, a stroll through the botanical gardens and free zoo is worth it.
I thought the astronomical clock wasn’t working anymore? Did they finally fix it? It’s been out of commission for years. Speaking of astronomical clocks, hopefully you finally get a chance to see the one in Prague, perhaps via Strasbourg to see theirs too? 😂 I can see Czechia being an ideal long stay for you two. It’s still quite cheap, so long as you avoid staying in Prague 1 or 2. Still only 5 minutes walk to the old town area, but so much cheaper. Outer suburbia and regional areas are very cheap. There are so many places to day trip to, public transport is excellent and cheap too. You could easily do two months there.
I have one question (sorry for my English). In the beginning you said you only stayed 2 days in Lyon and recommend to stay longer. At the end of the Video you said something like you stayed 8 days or nights (costs). I am now confused 2 or 8 days😅. I am sure after your explanation I understand it better 😊.
Thanks for the video. I think you hit most of the important places of interest. For me, this city is less about the sites and more about the overall experience of being here. I am enjoying shopping at the markets. There is a great outdoor market in the Croix-Rousse neighborhood that is open every day except Monday. I have been cooking every night using the incredible ingredients I have found at this market along with others. I know that for this video you had only a short time to explore and I think you did a great job in showing the highlights. I hope you get the chance to come back and spend more time in the city. We are enjoying it immensely.
Omg, fabulous.
Congratulations both that was a very good trip report. We only found Lyon in 2017, now visit every year from the UK & have made some friends through the Greeters network who we meet up with each trip. We are back in 5 weeks for our 2nd visit this year & that minatures museum is really one of a kind. I'd recommend the Fête des Lumières to anyone but with the caveat that the city gets amazingly crowded however the light shows are stunning. Well done. 👏👏
Were you able to go to the Lugdunum Gallo Roman Museum at the amphitheater? It is wonderful to walk in on a hot day. It is a spectacular museum the lay out is beautiful. Don't miss it if you return.
WONDERFUL
We spent 4 nights in Lyon in 2019 and really it wasn't enough time. We didn't get to any of those museums, but we did stay in Vieux Lyon and thought it was perfect. A boat ride over to the Confluence section was fun and we found a Michelin star restaurant to enjoy. Also did a day trip to Annecy. Can't wait to go back to Lyon!
We visit Lyon 2 years ago and loved it. It has a more relaxed feeling than Paris, but with plenty of wonderful things to see and do. We visited a nearby winery and enjoyed all the great food in the old town. Highly recommend visiting Lyon. Thanks for sharing!