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A Day in Lyon: Exploring Art, History, and Nature

James Pizarro

2 Oct 2023

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Join me on a thrilling journey through Lyon, where we'll visit the Musée des Confluences, marvel at the Basilica of Notre Dame of Fourvière, savor a delicious lunch at Café de la Cathédrale, explore the Cathédrale Saint-Jean-Baptiste, soak in the beauty of Place Bellecour, enjoy a delightful dinner at Café du Musée d'Art contemporain, and unwind in the serene Parc de la Tête d'Or.

Trip to Lyon

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Day 1

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$108

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$ 9

Musée des Confluences

Permanent & temporary exhibitions about anthropology & science amid dramatic, modern architecture.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$38

16 - 20 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.

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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Free

14 - 21 min

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Café de la Cathédrale

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$28

3 - 4 min

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Cathédrale Saint-Jean-Baptiste

Grand medieval cathedral with an astronomical clock & stained-glass windows, plus a treasury museum.

3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

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Free

8 - 12 min

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Place Bellecour

Vast, tree-lined public square with flower stalls & a small art museum, plus a seasonal ice-rink.

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

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Free

11 - 14 min

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Café du Musée d'Art contemporain

6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

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$42

13 - 20 min

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Parc de la Tête d'Or

Vast, 19th-century park with statues, fountains & tall trees, plus a lake & botanic & rose gardens.

8:00 PM - 11:00 PM

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Free

Budget breakdown: $116 In total

Activities & Food:$108

Transport:$9