# Nuits de Fourvière: what to do between sessions in Lyon

Source: https://eventweekends.com/culture/nuits-de-fourviere/
Last checked: 2026-11-02

## In short

- **When:** 1 June to 21 July 2027 (expected, not yet confirmed by the organiser)
- **Where:** Roman theatres of Fourvière, Lyon, France
- **Free time:** Gaps of two to four hours between screenings or shows, and whole days for companions.
- **Best base:** Presqu'île: Between the rivers, walk to everything.
- **Getting there:** Lyon-Saint Exupéry (LYS) is linked by the Rhônexpress tram to Part-Dieu in 30 minutes.
- **Weather:** In June and July, Lyon averages highs of about 28°C and lows of 13°C, with roughly 71 mm of rain in the month. Expect about 15 h 28 min of daylight.
- **Top things to do:** Lyon food tour; Old Lyon and traboules tour; Beaujolais wine day trip

## Weather and what to pack

In June and July, Lyon averages highs of about 28°C and lows of 13°C, with roughly 71 mm of rain in the month. Expect about 15 h 28 min of daylight.
- Sun hat, sunscreen and a refillable water bottle.
- A light rain jacket, just in case.
- Comfortable walking shoes and a small day bag.

## Airport to venue

Lyon-Saint Exupéry (LYS) is linked by the Rhônexpress tram to Part-Dieu in 30 minutes.

Funicular to Minimes-Théâtres Romains.

## Where to stay

- **budget:** Part-Dieu. Hotels by the TGV station.
- **mid:** Presqu'île. Between the rivers, walk to everything.
- **luxury:** Vieux Lyon. Renaissance buildings turned hotels.
- Hotels we would book: Ibis Lyon Centre Perrache (budget), Hotel Carlton Lyon (mid), Villa Florentine (luxury)

## Day plans for the free hours

### Between screenings or shows

A two- to four-hour gap: something close by.
- Half-day: River cruise. Saône and Rhône by boat.
- Eat: Café Comptoir Abel, Bouchon since 1928

### A free day

For companions without a pass, or attendees taking a day off.
- Full day: Beaujolais wine day trip. Villages and tastings north of the city.

### Evenings

After the last show of the day.
- After dark: Péniches (boat bars) on the Rhône.
- Eat: Les Halles de Lyon Paul Bocuse, Food hall

### Rainy day

Indoor backups.
- Rain or heat backup: Musée des Beaux-Arts.
- Free: Fourvière hill and the Roman theatres.

## Tours worth booking

- [Lyon food tour](https://www.getyourguide.com/s/?q=Lyon%20food%20tour&partner_id=BJZNH3H&cmp=ew-md-nuits-de-fourviere): Les Halles Paul Bocuse and bouchon dishes.
- [Old Lyon and traboules tour](https://www.getyourguide.com/s/?q=Lyon%20walking%20tour&partner_id=BJZNH3H&cmp=ew-md-nuits-de-fourviere): Secret passages and Fourvière.
- [Beaujolais wine day trip](https://www.getyourguide.com/s/?q=Beaujolais%20wine%20tour&partner_id=BJZNH3H&cmp=ew-md-nuits-de-fourviere): Villages and tastings north of the city.
- [River cruise](https://www.getyourguide.com/s/?q=Lyon%20river%20cruise&partner_id=BJZNH3H&cmp=ew-md-nuits-de-fourviere): Saône and Rhône by boat.

## Where to eat

- Les Halles de Lyon Paul Bocuse: Food hall
- Daniel et Denise: Classic bouchon
- Café Comptoir Abel: Bouchon since 1928

## With kids

- Tête d'Or zoo (free).
- Musée des Confluences.

## Rainy-day backups

- Musée des Beaux-Arts.
- Cinema museum at the Lumière institute.

## Getting around

- Metro, trams and funiculars up Fourvière.
- Uber, Bolt and G7 taxis work in French cities.
- SNCF TGV and Ouigo trains link the big cities; book on SNCF Connect.

## Questions people ask

### When is Nuits de Fourvière 2027?

The next edition is 1 June to 21 July 2027, following the usual pattern. The organiser has not confirmed it yet.

### What is the weather like during Nuits de Fourvière?

In June and July, Lyon averages highs of about 28°C and lows of 13°C, with roughly 71 mm of rain in the month. Expect about 15 h 28 min of daylight.

### How do I get from the airport to Roman theatres of Fourvière?

Lyon-Saint Exupéry (LYS) is linked by the Rhônexpress tram to Part-Dieu in 30 minutes. Funicular to Minimes-Théâtres Romains.

### Where should I stay for Nuits de Fourvière?

For most visitors the best base is Presqu'île: Between the rivers, walk to everything.

### What can we do between sessions at Nuits de Fourvière?

Good short outings in Lyon include Lyon food tour, Old Lyon and traboules tour, River cruise. See the day plans on this page for a full schedule.

### What is there for kids and families near Nuits de Fourvière?

Family-friendly picks: Old Lyon and traboules tour. Tête d'Or zoo (free).

### How far is Roman theatres of Fourvière from Lyon centre?

About 1 km in a straight line. Funicular to Minimes-Théâtres Romains.

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