Lyon

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Lyon

🇫🇷 France

Lyon is a food-focused riverside city that works especially well for gastronomy, old-town culture, and relaxed city breaks. Popular stay choices include boutique hotels...

8.6 Public score
From per night $296 was $349
Weekend friendlyPopular areaPrivate bathroom

About

What to expect

Lyon is a city in France. It is located at the confluence of the rivers Rhône and Saône, to the northwest of the French Alps, 391 km (243 mi) southeast of Paris, 278 km (173 mi) north of Marseille, and 113 km (70 mi) southwest of Geneva, Switzerland.

Best time

When to go

April to June or September to October for terrace weather and comfortable exploring.

Good to know

Planning tip

If food is a big reason for the trip, reserve key restaurants ahead of time rather than waiting until arrival.

Stay style

Boutique stay

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