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At the confluence of the Rhône and Saône in southeastern France, Lyon is considered the capital of French gastronomy. The old town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the famous bouchons serve traditional Lyonnaise cuisine.

What awaits you

City tripMuseumsLocal cuisineWalkable

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Best time to visit

July–August: up to 29°C with 13h of sunshine per day.

Cooler winters (8°C). Best visited in July–August.

Max. temperature
7°
Jan
11°
Feb
14°
Mar
16°
Apr
21°
May
26°
Jun
29°
Jul
29°
Aug
23°
Sep
20°
Oct
12°
Nov
8°
Dec
Sunshine hours
4h
Jan
6h
Feb
8h
Mar
9h
Apr
11h
May
12h
Jun
13h
Jul
12h
Aug
10h
Sep
8h
Oct
5h
Nov
4h
Dec
Rain days
10d
Jan
6d
Feb
12d
Mar
11d
Apr
12d
May
11d
Jun
5d
Jul
8d
Aug
11d
Sep
9d
Oct
12d
Nov
12d
Dec

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Lyon as a Vacation Destination

Lyon is an excellent choice for city breaks. The best time to visit is June, July, August with temperatures up to 29°C.

The center is easily walkable — a car is rarely needed.

The region offers rich cultural experiences: museums and historic sites, excellent local cuisine.

Good to know

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Local languages
FR