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Discover the Charms of Lyon: A 3-Day Itinerary

Anja Godo

Anja Godo

27 Sep 2023

Embark on a thrilling journey through Lyon, France with this exciting 3-day itinerary. Explore the Musée des Confluences, marvel at the beauty of Cathédrale Saint-Jean-Baptiste, and immerse yourself in the lush Lyon Botanical Garden. Uncover the city's rich cultural heritage at the Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon and be captivated by the vibrant marine life at the Aquarium of Lyon. Conclude your adventure with a visit to Lyon Zoo and a relaxing stroll in Parc de la Tête d'Or.

Trip to Lyon

Day 1
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$38

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$ 5

Musée des Confluences
Permanent & temporary exhibitions about anthropology & science amid dramatic, modern architecture.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$38
8 - 10 min

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Place Bellecour
Vast, tree-lined public square with flower stalls & a small art museum, plus a seasonal ice-rink.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
8 - 12 min

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Cathédrale Saint-Jean-Baptiste
Grand medieval cathedral with an astronomical clock & stained-glass windows, plus a treasury museum.
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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Free
Day 2
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$41

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$ 9

Lyon Botanical Garden
This botanical garden dating from 1857 features greenhouses filled with 15,000 species of plants.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
9 - 11 min

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Bartholdi Fountain
Dramatic fountain by the famous French sculptor Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi, unveiled in 1892.
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
4 - 6 min

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Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon
Art museum in former 17th-century abbey, with ancient & modern paintings, sculptures & artifacts.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$16
12 - 15 min

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Aquarium of Lyon
Nearly 50 pools filled with as many as 300 species, including a shark pit & a touch pool.
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$25
Day 3
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$50

Lyon Zoo
Expansive green zoological gardens, housing exotic animals from Asia, Africa & the Americas.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$50
4 - 6 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.
11:30 AM - 2:30 PM
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Free

Budget breakdown: $141 In total

Activities & Food:$129
Transport:$13