Lyon in 1 day: what to see day by day

Day 1 · 6 h visiting · approx. 3.8 km walking between stops

1. Musée des Beaux-Arts de Lyon — 3 h visit. It presents rich art collections from antiquity to the present, including numismatics, unlike the Musée d'Art Contemporain. Hours: Wed,Thu,Sat–Mon 10:00–18:00 · Fri 10:30–18:00.
2. Saint Jean Cathedral — 45 min visit (approx. 820 m from previous stop). It stands out with its astronomical clock and a combination of Romanesque and Gothic styles, which cannot be found in Église Saint-Nizier. Hours: Mon–Thu 08:15–19:45 · Fri 08:15–20:45 · Sat 08:15–19:00 · Sun 08:00–19:00.
3. Basilique Notre-Dame de Fourvière — 1 h visit (approx. 410 m from previous stop). From its terraces, a panorama extends to the Alps, and the interior dazzles with unique mosaics and gilding, which nearby ruins do not offer. Hours: Mon–Sat 07:00–20:00 · Sun 07:00–21:00.
4. Place Bellecour — 30 min visit (approx. 900 m from previous stop). It is one of the largest squares in Europe, serving as the central point of Lyon and a meeting place, unlike smaller squares.
5. Place Gérard Collomb — 45 min visit (approx. 1.7 km from previous stop). It offers an intimate green space for relaxation and walks, unlike the monumental Parc de la Tête d'Or or the historic Temple de Cybèle.

Where to eat along the route (Day 1)

• Le Mercière — It embodies the quintessence of a Lyonnaise bouchon, offering simple yet flavorful and traditional dishes in a bustling atmosphere.
• Anticafé — Unlike traditional cafes, here you pay for time, and coffee, tea, and snacks are available without limits.