🇫🇷 Lyon Ultimate One-Day Itinerary ✨

"The Stomach of France" deserves at least 24 delicious hours! 🍷🥖 🚶♀️ Route Highlights (Walk + Public Transport Friendly) 1️⃣ Hôtel de Ville (City Hall) → Place des Terreaux (Iconic square with Bartholdi Fountain) ⛲ 2️⃣ Optional Stops: Musée des Beaux-Arts (Fine Arts Museum) 🎨 Musée Cinéma et Miniature (Tiny movie magic! 🎥) 3️⃣ Vieux Lyon (UNESCO-listed Old Town + secret traboules!) 🏘️ 4️⃣ Cathédrale Saint-Jean-Baptiste (Gothic beauty) ⛪ 5️⃣ Funicular F2 → Fourvière Basilica (Golden mosaics + best city views!) ✨ 6️⃣ Roman Theatres (2000-year-old stages still in use!) 🏟️ 7️⃣ Place Bellecour (Europe’s largest red square) ❤️ 8️⃣ Saône River Cruise (Sunset option highly recommended!) ⛴️ 🚆 Transport Hacks ✈️ Airport → City: Budget Option (€2): Bus 47 → Tram T3 Fast Option (€10.5-16): Rhônexpress (30min to Part-Dieu) 🎟️ Lyon City Card: Free transport (incl. funiculars!) + museum discounts Buy online → pick up at tourist office 📍 🍽️ Foodie Stops (Google Maps Approved!) 1️⃣ Copain comme Canard (4.8⭐) Must-try: Duck confit, French classics 📍 22 Rue de la Part-Dieu 2️⃣ L'Atelier d'Yvonne (4.5⭐) Perfect pre-hill climb lunch near Place Bellecour 📍 6 Rue des Marronniers 3️⃣ Le Laurencin (Local favorite!) €20 menu = huge portions of Lyonnais comfort food 📍 24 Rue Saint-Jean Pro Tip: Book ahead! These spots are popular. 📱 ⏰ Timing Tips Start early (8-9am) to beat crowds at Fourvière Sunset cruise = magical finale! 🌇 #LyonTravel #FranceFoodie #OneDayInLyon #EuropeTravel #HiddenGems