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Lyon
France
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
4hJan
6hFeb
8hMar
9hApr
11hMay
12hJun
13hJul
12hAug
10hSep
8hOct
5hNov
4hDec
Rain days
10dJan
6dFeb
12dMar
11dApr
12dMay
11dJun
5dJul
8dAug
11dSep
9dOct
12dNov
12dDec
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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.
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Price level
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Local languages
FR