One-day itinerary · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes · France
What to see in one day in Lyon: 5 churches not to miss
Cathedral, chapels and shrines: here is the shortest walking itinerary to discover the religious heritage of Lyon in a single day.
3.7 km on foot · about 3 h with visits
Stop 1
Lyon Cathedral
Cathedral · 5e arrondissement de Lyon
Allow 25 to 40 minutes per visit.
See the full guideStop 2 · 0.4 km from the previous stop
Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière
Sanctuary · 5e arrondissement de Lyon
Allow 25 to 40 minutes per visit.
See the full guideStop 3 · 1.0 km from the previous stop
Basilica of Saint-Martin d'Ainay
Sanctuary · 2e arrondissement de Lyon
Allow 25 to 40 minutes per visit.
See the full guideStop 4 · 0.5 km from the previous stop
Basilique Saint-Laurent de Choulans
Sanctuary · 5e arrondissement de Lyon
Allow 25 to 40 minutes per visit.
See the full guideStop 5 · 1.7 km from the previous stop
Saint-Bonaventure Basilica
Sanctuary · 2e arrondissement de Lyon
Allow 25 to 40 minutes per visit.
See the full guide
Tips for the day
- Start early: morning light is at its best on stained glass and facades.
- Check opening and mass times before leaving: many churches close between noon and 2 pm.
- Bring water, good shoes and clothing that covers the shoulders to enter shrines.
Itinerary generated automatically from OpenStreetMap and Wikipedia data. Check access and opening times locally.