Lyon Travel Guide
France
Lyon is a city in east-central France with a population of 1,761,188. It is a major urban centre in the region and uses the same time zone as Paris.
Travellers can reach Lyon via Lyon Saint-Exupery Airport, Bron Airport or Grenoble-Isere Airport. Lyon is inland, and there are no notable named beaches within 40 kilometres of the city, so it is better suited to city breaks than a beach-focused holiday.
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Weather in Lyon
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Pays in EUR
Plug type Type E & Type C (UK adapter needed)
Emergency 112
Dial code +33
Tipping: Tipping is customary in France for good service, but it is not obligatory as service charges are often included. Leaving a small tip is appreciated to acknowledge satisfactory service.
Best time to visit Lyon
Jan
7°12Feb
10°6Mar
14°14Apr
16°12May
20°14Jun
27°10Jul
28°10Aug
29°7Sep
23°9Oct
18°10Nov
11°11Dec
8°10Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.
Things to do in Lyon
Musée des beaux-arts de Lyon
art museum
0.4 km
Cathédrale saint Jean-Baptiste de Lyon
roman catholic place of worship
0.7 km
Basilique Notre-Dame de Fourvière
roman catholic place of worship
1 km
Tour Métallique de Fourvière
monument
1 km
Église Saint-Nizier
roman catholic place of worship
0.2 km
Musée des Confluences
museum
3.7 km
Musée d'Art Contemporain de Lyon
contemporary art museum
2.6 km
Musee Africain
museum
2.3 km
Getting there
Lyon Saint-Exupery Airport · 19.6 km
Bron Airport · 9.1 km
Grenoble-Isere Airport · 59.3 km
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