Lyon, France 2025 — Things to Do, Hotels, How to Get

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Vieux Lyon

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UNESCO Renaissance quarter with traboules and bouchons.

Presqu'île

local

Peninsula between rivers with Place Bellecour and shopping.

Croix-Rousse

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Bohemian silk workers' hill with panoramic views.

Confluence

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Modern district where Rhône meets Saône with museums.

Lyon

Lyon — Complete Travel Guide 2025

Lyon, France's third-largest city, is the undisputed gastronomic capital of the nation. Situated at the confluence of two great rivers — the Rhône and the Saône — this ancient city with its 2,000-year history combines Roman heritage, Renaissance architecture, and modern dynamism. In 2025, Lyon continues to attract travelers from around the world with its unique cuisine, rich culture, and authentic French atmosphere away from the tourist crowds of Paris.

Getting to Lyon

Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport

Lyon-Saint Exupéry International Airport (LYS), named...

Weather

Average temperature by month

Now

8°

85%9 м/с

Today

14°8°

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14°9°

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13°6°

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13°9°

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10°6°

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7°4°

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7°5°

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8°

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13°

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16°

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21°

11°May

25°

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28°

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27°

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23°

13°Sep

17°

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widespread

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Cards accepted widely. Cash useful for markets and bouchons (traditional restaurants). Modern payment infrastructure.

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Uses Euro - no exchange needed from Eurozone. Non-EU: BNP Paribas, Crédit Agricole, or Société Générale ATMs have best rates. Avoid Part-Dieu train station exchange - tourist trap with 6-8% markup. Bellecour square area exchanges overpriced. Presqu'île district banks offer fair rates for large amounts.