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Lyon Travel Guide: Your Culinary Journey through France's Gastronomic Capital

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Lyon is a worthy opponent to Paris, when it comes to French cities. Situated between two great rivers, the Rhone and the Saone, Lyon is vineyard territory and also is called the gastronomic capital of France. While Paris has the Notre Dame, Lyon has its own Notre Dame too but without the long queues. Impressed by Paris and its facade, Lyon’s architecture is not far behind either. The city is also the birthplace of cinema and hosts its history in the Institut Lumiere.

Explore Lyon’s UNESCO World Heritage sites on a Segway tour. The tour takes you along the Sathonay square, Vieux Lyon, and the banks of the picturesque Rhone river. Discover the centuries-old history of Lyon’s silk production at the Maison des Canuts Museum. For a comprehensive Lyon experience, consider our France trip packages, offering curated itineraries that seamlessly blend cultural exploration and adventure. Take thrilling adventure tours at the Touroparc Zoo or drive to the nearby Burgundy vineyards to taste world-class wines, ensuring a well-rounded journey through the diverse attractions Lyon has to offer.

Getting in lyon

Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport is the international airport of Lyon, the third-biggest city in France and an important transport facility for the entire Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. It lies 20km south of Lyon's city centre. There are regular flights that operate from India which include the major cities of Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata, and Kochin.

DEPARTUREDURATIONLOWEST ROUND TRIP DEALS
Delhi14h, 1 stopRs 39,370
Mumbai18h, 1 stopRs 35,594
Chennai30h, 2 stopsRs 45,260
Bengaluru27h, 2 stopsRs 46,969
Kochin19h, 2 stopsRs 54,978
Kolkata21h, 2 stopsRs 53,287

Getting out of lyon

Lyon is a major airport and connecting point for the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. being one of the major airports in France, operates flights to all domestic terminals as well as nearby countries like Switzerland, Italy, Spain, Germany and Netherlands.

Public Transport at lyon

Buses are the most popular mode of public transportation in France. The fares are cheaper and provided at a flat-rate. Buses are closely followed by metros and tramways as alternatives. Trains are used for inter-regional purposes.

Taxi & Airport transfer at lyon

Frequent shuttles and taxis are available at the airport. Some of the popular service providers that you can make use of include Uber, Kiwi Taxi, Easy Go Shuttle, The Grey Shuttle and BT Transfer.

Transport & city passes in lyon

Holders of the Lyon City Card receive free unlimited access to Lyon's transport network for the duration of the card's validity. Bring coins, as machines don't accept notes (or some international credit cards). Time-stamp tickets on all forms of public transport or risk a fine.

Driving & Car rental at lyon

Renting a car allows you to explore France at your own pace. They are comparatively expensive than public transportation. Make sure to abide by the road rules and other safety measures applicable to France. Alternatively, you can hire a driver while renting the car.

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