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Lyon

Lyon, where the Rhône and Saône meet, is the starting point for Rhône and Burgundy cruises.

4 things to do1 airport connections13 ships

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Peak season: May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct

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Things to do in Lyon

4 recommendations

Choose an easy wander, a local highlight or a bigger day out. Compare practical details before you head ashore.

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Vieux Lyon
Renaissance lanes and the hidden passageways called traboules.
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Fourvière Basilica
On the hill above the old town, with views over the city.
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Les Halles Paul Bocuse
Lyon's covered food market, for cheese, charcuterie and pralines.
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A bouchon
Traditional Lyonnais cooking in a small family restaurant.
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Find activities for your stay in Lyon

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Tours & sightseeing

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Getting to your ship

Airport to cruise port

Lyon's river moorings are about 25 km from Lyon-Saint Exupéry, 30 minutes by taxi or the Rhônexpress tram to Part-Dieu. River lines usually include or sell a transfer from the airport to the ship; book it with the cruise, since river moorings can change with water levels.

LYS

Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport

To Lyon · one way

Airport lounges

Verified transfer prices from LYS have not been published yet. Check the transport operator before booking.

Rental cars: Not needed for the cruise; useful for the Beaujolais.

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Arrange your transfer to Lyon

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Find a rental car for your visit to Lyon

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Know before you go

Safety ashore

Women travelers

Extra caution advised

Canada recommends heightened caution because of terrorism and frequent theft in tourist areas and transport. UK advice warns about drink spiking; keep drinks in sight and plan the return to the berth. Editorial assessment for women visiting the port, based on country-level advice; no women-specific terminal incident rate has been verified. Local conditions and individual routes may differ.

Reviewed 2026-10-25

LGBTQ+ travelers

Extra caution advised

Same-sex relationships and LGBTQ+ events are legal, but the French interior ministry records anti-LGBT+ offences. Plan evening transport and seek help if harassed. The wider heightened terrorism precautions also apply. Editorial assessment based on the cited sources; conditions may vary by route, time and individual circumstances.

Reviewed 2026-10-25

Editorial guidance reflects the cited advice and review date. Laws, attitudes and conditions can differ within a destination. No rating guarantees personal safety.

Pick your moment

When to go

Jan: Low season
Feb: Low season
Mar: Low season
Apr: Shoulder season
May: High season
Jun: High season
Jul: High season
Aug: High season
Sep: High season
Oct: High season
Nov: Shoulder season
Dec: Low season

● High season○ Shoulder season◌ Low season

The season runs from spring to autumn.

Who else is in port?

Port crowding index

100 is average. 150 means 50% more ship passenger capacity than this port’s observed hourly average over the past 30 days; 50 means half the average.

Checking ships in port…

Estimate for tracked catalog ships, based on published passenger capacity, not actual passengers ashore. Port areas are approximate circles around published port coordinates. Only positions reported within an hour at 1 knot or less are counted; ships at anchor may be included. Missing AIS reports and untracked ships can understate crowding. Quiet observed hours count toward the average; collection outages do not.

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