Lyon Travel Forum

Hi,
We will be coming to Lyon either the first or second week in November for about 6 days. Unfortunately that's the only time we can make it.

I know that it is going to be cold, but is Lyon still enjoyable at that time of the year or does it get a lot of fog during that time? Maybe you have some recommendations on in-door activities.

Thanks,
Maria

My departure flight from Lyon (LYS) will leave at 6:50 am. The earliest Satobus arrives the airport at 5:35. Not sure if this will give me enough time to check in. Do I have another option in term of transportation?

Hello, I am planning on spending a few days in Lyon around mid of September. then resume to Switzerland and Germany by train. Looking for a budget hotel for a solo traveler. Something close to the station and not too far away from the city. TIA

Hello!

My husband and I always try to watch a local soccer game when we travel, and I see there is a game on Semptember 12 against FC Lorient while we are in Lyon. I can see the website in English, but not the section about getting tickets.

I am trying to find out what the prices are and what is the best way to buy tickets. Should we get them ahead of time online? Or, should we wait until we get to the city (which is what we usually do)? We will arrive on September 10, and the game is only two days later. If we wait until we get to the city, what is the best place to get match tickets?

Thanks for any help you can offer!

Lisa

We will be in Lyon September 10-15. What will the weather be like during that time? Is there something in particular that we need to make sure to pack?

Thanks!
Lisa

Hello!

Is there a website, or a local paper we can pick up in the city, that tells us about live music in Lyon? We are hoping to see some local bands.

Happy Travels!
Lisa

Okay... we FINALLY have it narrowed down to 2 hotels! Please let me know your thoughts.

Hotel Athena
45 Boulevard Marius Vivier Merle
Lyon, 69003, FR
http://tinyurl.com/pf3f6m

Hotel Berlioz
12 cours Charlemagne
Lyon, 69002, FR
http://tinyurl.com/ojrm4m

Thanks!

Lisa

Hello!

I am trying to find out about the cost of a train ticket from Lyon to Geneva on September 15. I know this is too far out to make a reservation, but I just want an idea of the cost. Even when I use earlier dates (for comparison), I can't seem to get any pricing info. Can somebody please help me with an idea of the cost?

My husband and are planning a trip from Dallas - Milan - Geneva - Lyon. But, our plane tickets back to Dallas are $100 (USD) cheaper if we fly back from Geneva instead of Lyon. So, I am just trying to figure out if it make sense from both a money and time standpoint. Any help would be appreciated!

Happy Travels!
Lisa

Hello! My husband and I are planning a trip to Lyon at the beginning of September for our anniversary. We are looking at a couple different hotels / apartments. I was wondering if anybody has ever stayed at either of these places and could offer any information about the hotels themseleves and also the locations.

1.) Les Palatines Vaise - Apartments
19-22 Rue de la Fraternelle
Lyon, 69009, FR

2.) Séjours et Affaires Park Avenue
2 Rue Madelaine Fourcade
Lyon, 69007, FR

Any information would be appreciated!

Happy travels!

Lisa

A few questions about the card:

1. How much is the card if you buy it when you get in the city, as opposed to before hand online? The website says there is an online discount.

2. The card says you get unlimited free use of public transportation. Does this include funiculars and/or velo'v bicycles?

3. Has anybody used this card to take a free river cruise? If so, how long was the cruise? Did you enjoy it? Can you also take nighttime cruises, or only those during the day? And, can you use the card to take more than one free cruise (like you can do with the museums)?

4. If you buy as a student online, do you have to prove you are a student when you turn in your confirmation at the tavel bureau? If so, will a student ID from a US school work? Or, do you need to have an International Student ID?

Thank you so much for any help you can offer!

Happy travels!

Lisa

I cannot decide between Hotel Le Royal Lyon and Boscolo Grand. I want walking distance to Old Town and shopping area. I would like an upscale hotel with French charm. Plz advise if you can suggest another as well.

I am looking for a clean hotel close to the airport for 1 night only after a cruise. Can anyone recommend one that is not too expensive. I looked for one with a shuttle to the airport but have not found anything. Ideas?

Hi all,
I'd quite like to do a bit of euro-hopping by train during Easter - im thinking dates of 4th-11th april.

preferred itinerary would be roughly:
London > (stop in paris 1 night) > Lyon 1-2 nights > Lausanne/Bern 2 nights> rent a car through Swiss alps. Would probably then fly back from Bern to London!

Its quite confusing figuring out which websites to use to book such rail tickets - do you have any suggestions? Im worried about being ripped off by using sites such as rail europe or getting a pass needlessly!
Also, if i wanted to stop for a night in paris is there a ticket i can get which allows me to do so whilst still carrying on to Lyon?

if you also recommend any nice drive by locations around these areas i should check out, would love to hear about them.

appreciate any advice you guys can give!

We'd like to stay within a 45 min drive of Lyon in a smaller town (prefer a winery, bed and breakfast) in or near a small town. We have 4 days to discover Burgundy and we have a car. We will drive to Lyon for a day, but other areas too. Please recommend!

Hi. I need to park our car for our one week stay. We are staying at 6 quai Gailleton 69002 Lyon. I really don't care where we park it. I just want some place really really cheap, free. I'll park it way out and take public transportation back in if need be. Or if there are deals for a one week parking deal near our apt. that would be cool. The lady who is renting us her place said it 25 euro a day. No way are we paying that:)

Thanks.

Hello. We are coming to Lyon for a week in December. Is being near Rue St. Jean a good idea? We would like to be able to walk out to restaurants, bars, a grocery store, and be close to a metro/public transportation. We are renting an apartment. I'm looking at Chambreslyon.com I have a really bad foot and just can't walk long distances.

Thanks!

Hello!

We are a couple with our 3-year-old son travelling to Lyon in January. What's the weather like at that time? Rain, snow...? Any particular advice?

Thanks for your answers!

Hi! I´ll be at Lyon for businees during 4 days and after that I will have more 3 days to travel around. Could anybody give me some advices about nice places near Lyon or in the way to Germany. Thanks in advance! Vini ( Brazil )

Hello eaveryone! I´m going to Lyon in November and after that I will go to Alghsburg Germany wich is 80Km from Munchen. Do you know the best way to go? ( cost/ benefit ) Could you give some names of low fares company that do this trip? ( Lyon to Munchen ) Thank you all in advance! Vini ( Brazil )

Hello I'm looking for a hotel recomendation for the fêtes de lumières, something with a nice location and also at a good price.

Other question is the festival only on the 8th of December or all the weekend will be things happening.


Thank you

Once in Lyon, what is the best way to get to St. Euxpery airport?

Hello!

How can one get from Lyon-Bron Airport to Lyon? I prefer not to have to pay to take a taxi. Is it possible to ride public transportation into the city?

Thank you in advance for any answers!

Happy Travels!

Hi All,

I'll be in Lyon starting the 21st and I'll stay there for the weekend (until the 24th).
Can anybody suggest me what to do and where to go at the weekend especially?
I would reallp appreciate any advice.

I'll have a car.

Thanks a lot...

I just graduated from college and got accepted to teach with the assistantship program in Lyon.

Should I go?

Things I like:
-France (of course)
-large college-aged population
-affordable rent and cost of living in the city
-the food

Things I'm scared of:
-weather
-boredom
-hard to meet people

Hello...can someone tell me how I can get to Lyon from Budapest? I don't know which airport (if I use an airline) to land or what form of transporation to take. There doesn't seem to be too many options based on my research but I may be looking at the wrong airports. Please help as I am traveling in July.

Thanks!

When taking the TGV from Paris to Lyon, what is the destination station? My niece is flying into Paris Charles De Gaul and needs to take the TGV to Lyon. Which station do I go to to pick her up?

How much does it cost to take a cruise on the Rhone River Cruise?

Hey,I was just wondering if anyone knew a good place to go out to dance salsa in Lyon?? I'm going there soon, and would like some tips...

thanks

Any information on this little place would be much appreciated. We shall be spending 3 weeks here, but intend to tour around the area by car for sure. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Should we also invest in a Eurail Pass?
Great market towns? Love Markets. Thanks, Merci!

We will be in Lyon for 3 weeks July-August. What might we expect weather wise? Also would appreciate any ideas on places to visit outside Lyon, day trips by car. Thanks from Whistler Canada.