3 Days in Lyon — Complete Itinerary
La Fourche Bouchon
Savor authentic Lyonnaise cuisine at this 19th-century bistro on Rue de la République (12 Rue de la République), known for its quenelles de broche (fish dumplings) served with cream sauce. Owner Pierre has been serving the same recipe since 1978, with no menu changes.
Musée des Confluences
Explore the futuristic architecture housing 500,000 artifacts at this riverbank museum (15 Quai Perrache), featuring exhibits on global cultures and the Rhône River’s geology. The free entry to the ground-floor exhibits (open 10 AM–6 PM) avoids the €12 entry to upper floors.
Les Bouchons de la Guillotière
Dine at this 1920s brasserie in the Croix-Rousse district (17 Rue de la Guillotière), where waitstaff wear traditional hats and serve coq au vin with roasted potatoes. The 12:30 PM lunch rush means tables turn fast for cheaper pre-theater meals.
Les Halles de la Soupe
Join locals at this covered market (15 Rue de la Soupe) for fresh baguettes, seasonal cheeses, and the €3.50 "soupe du jour" (daily soup). The market’s oldest stall (Stall #7, run by the Dubois family since 1945) serves the best onion soup.
La Croix-Rousse Vineyard Walk
Hike the historic "Village des Canuts" streets (start at 14 Rue de la Boucherie), stopping at the vineyard terrace (Clos de la Boucherie, 2 Rue de la Boucherie) for free wine tasting of Saint-Joseph vineyards. The 2 PM "vigneron" tour (by appointment) is free with purchase.
Le Bouchon du Parc
Experience a true Lyonnaise bouchon (traditional tavern) at 28 Rue du Parc, famous for its "soupe à l’oignon" (onion soup) and a €9.50 "menu du jour" (daily chef’s choice). The owner, Marie, uses family recipes from her grandmother’s kitchen.
Vieux Lyon Walking Tour
Stroll the UNESCO-listed Vieux Lyon district (starting at Place des Terreaux), focusing on 16th-century facades like the Hôtel de Ville’s "Perron des Bouchons" (11 Place des Terreaux). The free audio tour (download via Lyon Tourist Office app) details the area’s silk-weaving history.
Parc de la Tête d’Or
Relax at Lyon’s largest park (1500m from Place de la Révolution), featuring the €0.50 "kayak de mer" (rental) on the central lake and the free "Jardin des Plantes" botanical garden. The park’s oldest tree (a 150-year-old plane tree) is near the lake’s west end.
Le Petit Bouchon
Dine at this family-run spot (26 Rue de la République) for the €14 "coq au vin" (chicken in wine sauce) with seasonal vegetables, served in a 1940s dining room. The owner’s mother, Yvette, has been making the recipe since 1970.
Local Insider Tip
Ask for "la mère" (the owner) at any bouchon—she’ll often give you a free appetizer if you’re dining alone.
About These Attractions
Verified descriptions from Wikipedia · Last checked 2026-04-12
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The Musée des Confluences is a science centre and anthropology museum which opened on 20 December 2014, in the 2nd arrondissement of Lyon (Rhône), France.
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