Paris & Lyon 5-Day Trip
The capital and the kitchen: three Paris days, the TGV south, and two Lyon days of bouchons and traboules.
Trip overview
- The capital and the kitchen in one trip
- Versailles before the coaches
- Two real bouchon dinners
Best time to visit
April–June and September–October suit both cities' terraces.
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1 · Paris — Islands & Louvre
- 🖼️09:00Louvre first entry
- 🍷19:00Saint-Germain bistro
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Day 2 · Paris — Montmartre & Marais
- 🎨09:00Sacré-Cœur & the Marais
- 🥖20:00Marais dinner
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Day 3 · Paris — Versailles
- 👑08:30Versailles' first slot, the gardens
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Day 4 · TGV to Lyon
- 🚄10:002h TGV south
- 🍲13:00Vieux Lyon's traboules & bouchon lunch
- ⛪17:00Fourvière's basilica
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Day 5 · Lyon — Bocuse & Farewell
- 🧺09:30Les Halles Paul Bocuse
- ✈️14:00The Croix-Rousse murals; LYS or onward
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Budget
Estimated total cost: 750 EUR for 5 days.
Includes accommodation, local transport, food, and activities. International flights not included.
Travel tips
- April–June and September–October suit both cities' terraces.
- Carry local currency for small eateries and street food; cards are widely accepted in cities.
- Book popular restaurants in advance during peak season.
- Use public transit where possible — most stops in Paris are tourist-friendly.
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