Lyon Travel Guide

Before You Go to Lyon

On this page you will find essential information to help you plan your trip to Lyon, especially if this is your first visit to France’s culinary capital.

Already been to Lyon? These guides still make a great checklist to ensure nothing gets missed for your next visit.

Feel free to explore other sections of the site for additional travel insights.

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Best time to visit Lyon? A Local’s Guide

1. Why Visting Lyon depends on you The best time to visit Lyon depends on what you want from the ...
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Cost of Living in Lyon (Updated 2026)

Living in Paris taught me to keep an eye on my budget, so when I came to Lyon, I wasn’t ...
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How Lyon Public Transport Works (A Traveler’s Guide)

I’ve used public transport in a lot of cities, and Lyon’s is genuinely one of the easiest systems I’ve taken. ...
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Why I Low-Key Prefer Lyon over Paris +[Is Lyon Worth Visiting?]

Is Lyon Better than Paris? I’ve been thinking a lot about the places that quietly win my heart, and Lyon ...
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Lyon City Card: Do I Think It’s Worth it?

If you’ve been following me, you probably know by now that Lyon is one of my top favorite cities in ...
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DOPE Facts about Lyon you’d be a FOOL Not to Know

I’ve been diving into little details about Lyon lately, and the more I learn, the more the city intrigues me. ...
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Debunking 9 Weird French Stereotypes (From a Local): It’s Time for Revelations

So you’ve probably heard of a ton of French stereotypes. But which of them are true? And which of them ...
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200 Travel Affirmations to Shift Your Mindset & CHANGE Your Life

Lately I’ve realized how powerful it feels to remind myself that adventure is always within reach. There’s something grounding about ...
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The Ultimate 23+ Must-Know Vegan Travel Tips

As a vegan traveler, I know first-hand the struggles to finding suitable vegan food options while exploring new destinations. However, ...
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Unlocking the Vegan Potential of France: A Local’s Travel Guide

Surviving France as a vegan is possible and easy with these local tips.
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