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What to see in Lyon in one day

This one-day plan covers 6 of Lyon's essentials in order, so you walk as little as possible: about 5 h 15 min of visits and 4.3 km on foot.

The route

  1. 09:30
    Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière~1 h visit→ 7 min on foot (0.5 km)
  2. 10:40
    Saint-Jean Cathedral~45 min visit→ 9 min on foot (0.7 km)
  3. 11:35
    Place Bellecour~20 min visit→ 19 min on foot (1.4 km)
  4. 12:15
    Place des Terreaux~20 min visit→ 21 min on foot (1.6 km)
  5. 13:00
    Mur des Canuts~20 min visit→ next stop 2.7 km away: better by public transport or taxi
  6. 13:45
    Parc de la Tête d'Or~2 h 30 min visitLunch break nearby

Visit times are estimated by type of place and walks are computed as a straight line with a margin for the streets. Check the day's opening hours before you go.

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Frequently asked questions

What to see in Lyon in one day?

Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière, Saint-Jean Cathedral, Place Bellecour, Place des Terreaux, Mur des Canuts and Parc de la Tête d'Or.

How many days do you need to see Lyon?

For the essentials, 3 days: its 15 highlights add up to about 18 h 15 min of visiting.