4 days in Lyon & Paris Itinerary

Lyon is a historical city with a vibrant cultural scene as the birthplace of cinema, the silk capital of the globe, and the second biggest Renaissance city following Venice.

Start off your visit on the 1st (Wed): make a trip to Le Mur Des Canuts.

To see photos, traveler tips, more things to do, and other tourist information, refer to the Lyon road trip planning website.

Bratislava, Slovakia to Lyon is an approximately 6-hour combination of bus and flight. You can also do a combination of bus, flight, and train; or drive. In July, plan for daily highs up to 34°C, and evening lows to 20°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Thu) so you can take a train to Paris.

A beautiful and romantic city fit for any itinerary, Paris brims with historic associations and remains vastly influential in the realms of culture, art, fashion, food and design.

On the 3rd (Fri), admire the masterpieces at Louvre Museum, contemplate the long history of Arc de Triomphe, then take in nature's colorful creations at Jardin des Tuileries, then take a stroll through Île de la Cité, and finally ponder the world of politics at Hotel de Ville. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 4th (Sat): head off the coast to Ile Saint-Louis, then admire the masterpieces at Musee d'Orsay, and then contemplate the long history of Eiffel Tower.

To see other places to visit, more things to do, photos, and other tourist information, refer to the Paris holiday planner.

You can take a train from Lyon to Paris in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive. When traveling from Lyon in July, plan for a bit cooler days in Paris, with highs around 30°C, while nights are about the same with lows around 18°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Sat) so you can travel back home.