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3 Days in Lyon: A Journey Through History and Gastronomy

Ayşen Karacin

Ayşen Karacin

2 Dec 2023

Embark on a thrilling adventure through Lyon, France, as you explore ancient marvels and indulge in mouthwatering cuisine. Discover the city's rich history at the Musée des Confluences and Centre d'histoire de la résistance et de la déportation. Immerse yourself in the vibrant culture at Les délices de Charlie and La Maison des Canuts. Marvel at the architectural beauty of Cathédrale Saint-Jean-Baptiste and Basilica of Notre Dame of Fourvière. Experience the art scene at Musée Lumière and Musée d'art contemporain de Lyon. This itinerary is perfect for solo travelers seeking a blend of history, art, and gastronomy.

Trip to Lyon

Day 1Exploring Lyon's Confluence and Resistance History
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$138

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$ 5

MOB Hôtel Lyon Confluence
Dans le centre de Lyon, retrouvez le restaurant du MOB HOTEL. La cuisine méditerranéenne est au rendez-vous : falafels, pizzas, houmous, kefta… vous avez de choix de vous faire plaisir. Un brunch aux saveurs de la Méditerranée est à déguster tous les dimanches. From MOB with LOVE!
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$18
4 - 6 min

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Musée des Confluences
Permanent & temporary exhibitions about anthropology & science amid dramatic, modern architecture.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$38
5 - 6 min

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Subway
Your local Subway Restaurant, located at 29 Avenue Berthelot brings delicious ingredients and mouth-watering flavors in billions of sandwich, salad and wrap combinations to you. An alternative to traditional fast food, we offer freshly cut veggies, toppings, protein and freshly-baked bread to cr...
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$28
3 - 4 min

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Centre d'histoire de la résistance et de la déportation
Exhibitions on the Resistance movement & the deportation of Jews in Lyon during the Nazi occupation.
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$13
3 - 4 min

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Meza
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$42
Day 2Delights of Silk, Cathedrals, and Art
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$121

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$ 5

Les délices de Charlie
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$22
1 - 2 min

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Musée des Tissus et des Arts Décoratifs
Mansion museum housing notable 17th-18th century, textile & decorative arts collections.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$25
13 - 20 min

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Cathédrale Saint-Jean-Baptiste
Grand medieval cathedral with an astronomical clock & stained-glass windows, plus a treasury museum.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
8 - 12 min

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Sol Café
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$32
10 - 15 min

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Basilica of Notre Dame of Fourvière
19th-century basilica with 4 octagonal towers, a religious art museum & regular Catholic services.
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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Free
16 - 20 min

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La Maison des Canuts
Guided tours of 19th-century building with displays tracing 5 centuries of silk production in Lyon.
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Free
1 - 2 min

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O Fournil des Artistes
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$42
Day 3Gardens, Cinemas, and Artisan Bakeries
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$156

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$ 9

Au Jardin d'Anaïs
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$22
2 - 3 min

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Musée Lumière
Film museum, documentation center & library at the site of the Lumière factory, family villa & park.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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$30
16 - 20 min

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Musée d'art contemporain de Lyon
Contemporary artworks displayed in a building designed by Renzo Piano, with a cafe.
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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$20
15 - 18 min

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A la Marquise
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$32
6 - 9 min

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Musée Cinéma et Miniature
Museum of hyper-realistic, miniature everyday scenes, plus movie props & special effects exhibits.
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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$20
5 - 8 min

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Boulangerie du Palais
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$32

Budget breakdown: $432 In total

Activities & Food:$415
Transport:$17