{"id":48106,"date":"2026-03-10T10:34:58","date_gmt":"2026-03-10T10:34:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.aerlingus.com\/hub\/?p=48106"},"modified":"2026-03-10T10:34:59","modified_gmt":"2026-03-10T10:34:59","slug":"48-hours-in-lyon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.aerlingus.com\/hub\/48-hours-in-lyon\/","title":{"rendered":"48 hours in Lyon: explore France&#8217;s gastronomic capital"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"component text-block rich-text  padS padBottom\">\n\t<div class=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"row\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"col-xl-8 offset-xl-2\">\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What would you do with 48 hours in Lyon? From Ancient Roman ruins to traditional breakfasts (with wine!) to cool vintage finds, Lyon is full of surprises.<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Known as France&#8217;s gastronomic capital, this is the perfect place to getaway if you&#8217;re a foodie. But it&#8217;s got so much more on offer other than food. And you&#8217;re about to find out just what&#8217;s so special about this inland city in southwestern France&#8230;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-41279 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aerlingus.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Lyon-edited-1-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"Famous view of Lyon from the top of Notre Dame de Fourviere\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.aerlingus.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Lyon-edited-1-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.aerlingus.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Lyon-edited-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.aerlingus.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Lyon-edited-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.aerlingus.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Lyon-edited-1.jpg 1046w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Say <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">bonjour<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on Friday afternoon<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you arrive on Friday afternoon, your first job is to get from the airport to the city centre.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The quickest way to do this is with the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rhonexpress.fr\/en_GB\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rh\u00f4nexpress<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, but if you don\u2019t mind taking a little extra time, the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tcl.fr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">local buses<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are easy and cheaper. Simply use your phone or bank card to tap on whenever you use public transport on your trip.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are lots of great places to stay in Lyon, from blow out luxury to budget options. But if you\u2019ve only got 48 hours in Lyon, we\u2019d recommend staying in central La Presqu&#8217;\u00eele to get the most out of the city.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choose from the intimate <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/hotelabbayelyon.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">H\u00f4tel de l&#8217;Abbaye<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, luxe spa hotel <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.boscolocollection.com\/en\/lyon\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Boscolo Lyon<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, aparthotel <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.adagio-city.com\/gb\/hotel-B903-aparthotel-adagio-lyon-confluence\/index.shtml\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Adagio Lyon Patio Confluence<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, trendy <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/slohostels.com\/en\/lyon-les-pentes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SLO Hostel Lyon Les Pente<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and much more.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After your commute, you\u2019ll need to treat yourself to a decent meal to refuel. Lyon is known for its foodie heritage and the historic <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.restaurant-cafedesfederations-lyon.fr\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Le Caf\u00e9 des F\u00e9d\u00e9rations<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is an ideal introduction into traditional Lyonnaise cuisine.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fancy a nightcap? Head to the Op\u00e9ra de Lyon and go straight up to rooftop bar <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.opera-lyon.com\/en\/informations-pratiques\/bars-restauration\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Les Muses<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. With an unbeatable view of the city, it\u2019s the perfect place to plot your weekend\u2019s exploits.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"component feature simple  padS padBottom  \">\n\t<div class=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"row\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"col-lg-10 offset-lg-1\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"feature__wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"feature__media\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aerlingus.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-2217902558.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"full\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"feature__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Lyon is known for its gastronomic delights. All you need to do is bring your appetite!<\/h3>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"component text-block rich-text  padS padBottom\">\n\t<div class=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"row\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"col-xl-8 offset-xl-2\">\n\t\t\t\t<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A Saturday full of surprises<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Something very special happens in Lyon on a Saturday morning. People all over the city tuck into their <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/travel\/article\/20221130-mchon-the-french-breakfast-you-dont-know\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">m\u00e2chon<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This is a hearty morning meal, served from 8am and consisting of rich meats and wine. It\u2019s certainly one way to start the day!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Down a laneway, through a hidden entrance in a 17th century building, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bouchonlemusee.fr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Le Mus\u00e9e<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is one of the best places to do just that.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And after your m\u00e2chon, pop into the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.imprimerie.lyon.fr\/en\/edito\/presentation_musee\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mus\u00e9e de l\u2019Imprimerie<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which shares a building with the restaurant. In there you\u2019ll discover treasures from the early days of printing right up to the present day.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Speaking of treasures, there are few more satisfying things than picking up something unique on your travels. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pucesducanal.com\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Puces du Canal<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a great place to while away a Saturday afternoon. It\u2019s one of the biggest flea markets in the country and is a haven for vintage lovers. And if you get peckish after your bargain hunting, there are lots of tasty places to grab a bite.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re not laden down with shopping bags, spend the rest of the afternoon in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/en.visiterlyon.com\/out-and-about\/parks-gardens-and-places-to-go-for-a-stroll\/tete-d-or-park\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Parc de la T\u00eate d\u2019Or<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. It\u2019s a real oasis in the city, with a zoo, the largest botanical garden in France and even pedal boats for the lake if the weather\u2019s playing ball.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When it\u2019s time to relax in the evening, grab a glass or two in the effortlessly cool <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/jajapower.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jaja wine bar<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Then move on to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.brutal.restaurant\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Brutal<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for a dinner to remember. This exciting restaurant is at the top of their game, with interesting flavour combinations and beautiful presentation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With 48 hours in Lyon, a great night out is a must. If you\u2019ve a little energy left after dinner, head to a buzzy bar like <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/lafauteauxours.fr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">La Faute aux Ours<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for cocktails, great music and a quirky personality.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"component text-block rich-text  padS padBottom\">\n\t<div class=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"row\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"col-xl-8 offset-xl-2\">\n\t\t\t\t<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wave <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">adieu<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on Sunday<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s the last day of your whirlwind 48 hours in Lyon, so let\u2019s make sure it\u2019s one to remember. First things first, head to local institution <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.halles-de-lyon-paulbocuse.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Les Halles de Lyon<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, created by the so-called \u201cPope of Gastronomy\u201d late chef Paul Bocuse.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This market hall is packed with gastronomic delights, from the finest ingredients to amazing caf\u00e9s and restaurants. So it\u2019s the perfect place to have\u00a0 a final meal, plus pick up a few foodie souvenirs for your suitcase.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For a final goodbye to the city, head to UNESCO world heritage site <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/en.visiterlyon.com\/discover\/heritage-unesco\/antiquity\/lugdunum-roman-theatres-of-lyon\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Th\u00e9\u00e2tre Gallo Romain<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Built on a hill over 2,000 years ago, this Ancient Roman site gives you an impeccable view of the city.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019ve got a little time to spare before your flight, enjoy a slice of the bright pink <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteatlas.com\/tarte-aux-pralines\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">tarte aux pralines<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with a coffee and start planning your next trip to Lyon.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"component feature simple  padS padBottom  \">\n\t<div class=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"row\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"col-lg-10 offset-lg-1\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"feature__wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.aerlingus.com\/en-ie\/flights-from-dublin-to-lyon\"  aria-label=\"Book direct flights from Dublin today\"><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"feature__media\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aerlingus.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-1657365442.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"full\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"feature__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fancy an escape to Lyon?<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"feature__content__link\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h5>Book direct flights from Dublin today<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"20\" height=\"19\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 19\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<path d=\"M1.5 9.22581L18.5 9.22581M18.5 9.22581L9.17742 1M18.5 9.22581L9.17742 18\" stroke=\"#B4DE59\" stroke-width=\"1.32824\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dreaming of a French getaway with a difference? 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