This plan pairs Lyon’s historic sights with relaxed restaurant stops, including a dedicated chicken restaurant. The days stay within compact neighbourhoods, with short walks between stops.
Budget
About €140–190 per person, excluding accommodation and local transport.
Best time to visit
April–June or September–October for comfortable walking weather.
Vieux Lyon and the Presqu’île
Explore Lyon’s old town in the morning, then cross the river for a gentle afternoon and dinner on the Presqu’île.
Morning
Wander Vieux Lyon
Explore the Renaissance lanes and traboules around Saint-Jean Cathedral. From the cathedral, it’s about a 5-minute walk to .
FreeMorning
Lunch at
Take a break for savoury crêpes and a casual meal in the old town; it’s about a 5-minute walk from the cathedral.
About €12–20Afternoon
Visit
See film props and intricate miniature scenes in a historic Vieux Lyon building. It’s about a 5-minute walk from .
About €14Afternoon
Walk across to
Cross the Saône via Passerelle du Palais de Justice and stroll to Lyon’s central square; allow about 15 minutes on foot from the museum.
FreeEvening
Dinner at
Head north into the Presqu’île for classic Lyonnais dishes in a bouchon; it’s about a 20-minute walk from .
About €25–40
Croix-Rousse and Terreaux
Take in Croix-Rousse’s silk-weaving heritage, then descend into the Terreaux quarter for a chicken-focused dinner.
Morning
Explore the slopes of Croix-Rousse
Walk the hillside lanes and see the famous painted wall, a vivid tribute to the neighbourhood’s silk workers. From the wall, it’s about a 10-minute walk to .
FreeMorning
Discover Lyon’s silk-making history
Visit for exhibits on the city’s silk trade and weaving traditions; it’s about a 10-minute walk from .
About €10Afternoon
Lunch at
Settle in for a traditional Lyonnais lunch in a well-known bouchon. Allow about 25 minutes by public transport from , including a short walk.
About €25–40Afternoon
See
Return north to the handsome square and admire its fountain and grand façades; it’s about 20 minutes by public transport from the restaurant.
FreeEvening
Dinner at
Finish with a casual chicken-focused meal in the Terreaux area. It’s about a 5-minute walk from ; check opening hours before setting out.
About €12–22
Good to know
Getting around
Lyon’s central neighbourhoods are easy to explore on foot; use the metro or bus for the hillier stretches between Croix-Rousse and the centre.
Restaurants
Reserve ahead for dinner at bouchons, and check ’s current hours before visiting.
Meals
French lunch service can be time-limited, so aim to arrive around noon or 12:30.