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What to do in Lyon during the summer holidays?
Stock up on ideas for a fantastic Lyonnais summer
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Last updated date : 09/07/2024
If you’re spending some of your summer holidays in Lyon, then you made a fine choice! The Lyon metropolitan area is bursting with things to try and fresh places to (re)discover. Create beautiful memories as a family, with friends or alone. The only remaining question is whether you’ll have enough time to do all the things you want to try...
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Summer as a family in Lyon
Whether your children are little or already teenagers, your aim this summer will be to keep them busy! Contrary to what some might think, there are more places than just the Tête d'Or Park where they can go to get some fresh air, although it is definitely one not to be missed. Including outdoor activities, activities offering shelter from storms and heatwaves, and the wide choice of holiday programmes available in the local area, there are many ideas available to prepare a personalised, fun-packed itinerary.
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Summer programmes and activities for children in Lyon
A green break in Lyon and the surrounding area
When the weather is fine, nature beckons! For a change of scenery and fresh air, nothing is better than heading to a park, river bank or lakeshore to cool off. You don’t need to go far: only minutes away, you will find relaxing spots to enjoy, so get your trainers, sun cream, shades and a cap, and find a green space!
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Our nature ideas in Lyon and the surrounding area
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To stay cool, go underground!
Sometimes, when it gets stiflingly hot in the summer, an outdoor activity is the last thing you want. Our suggestion? Grab a sweater and head to one of the region’s caves to explore the cool underground world!
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Dip into a cool summer in Lyon
No summer holiday would be complete without taking a dip! Our bathing ideas are here to guide you to aquatic attractions in Lyon’s metropolitan area and surrounding region. You can also choose from the many water-based activities on offer on the rivers Saône and Rhône. Will water be your element?
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Our tips for staying cool
Rediscover Lyon in a different way this summer
Think you know the city like the back of your hand? Sometimes all it takes is a change of perspective to be filled with wonder at things that once seemed familiar. Here are a few ideas to (re)discover Lyon in a different way. From treasure hunts, to quad bikes and personal transporters, there is plenty to choose from!
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Free events for all in Lyon
Throughout the summer, you can make the most of free events and fill up on culture! You’ll find things for all tastes and ages, so don’t hesitate to get out there and explore!
