Here's a detailed 7-day itinerary for Lyon, including historical monuments, gardens, nature, shopping, and gastronomy, with budget-friendly accommodation and dining options.

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### Day 1: Exploring Old Lyon

- **06:00 - 08:00**: Breakfast at **Café du Soleil** – a local café with affordable options.
- **08:30 - 12:00**: Explore **Old Lyon**. Visit the **Saint-Jean Cathedral** and wander through the Renaissance district. Stop by **Place du Change** and the **Traboules**.
- **12:00 - 13:30**: Lunch at **Le Garet** – a traditional Lyonnais bistro.
- **14:00 - 16:00**: Visit the **Musée Miniature et Cinéma** to see movie sets and miniatures.
- **16:30 - 18:00**: Stroll through the **Parc des Hauteurs** and visit the **Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière**.
- **19:00 - 21:00**: Dinner at **Bouchon Les Lyonnais** – a great spot for local cuisine.
- **21:30**: Return to accommodation.

### Day 2: Art and Culture

- **06:00 - 08:00**: Breakfast at the hotel or a nearby café.
- **08:30 - 12:00**: Visit the **Musée des Beaux-Arts** – one of France's largest art museums.
- **12:00 - 13:30**: Lunch at **Café de la Place des Terreaux**.
- **14:00 - 16:00**: Walk through the **Jardins du Musée des Beaux-Arts** and explore **Place des Terreaux**.
- **16:30 - 18:00**: Shopping in **Carré d'Or** and **Passages Célestins**.
- **19:00 - 21:00**: Dinner at **Le Comptoir du Relais** – a restaurant with good value.
- **21:30**: Return to accommodation.

### Day 3: Nature and Relaxation

- **06:00 - 08:00**: Breakfast at **Café des Fédérations**.
- **08:30 - 12:00**: Walk in the **Parc de la Tête d'Or** – enjoy the zoo, botanical garden, and lake.
- **12:00 - 13:30**: Lunch at **Bistrot du Parc** inside the park.
- **14:00 - 16:00**: Visit the **Musée d'Histoire Naturelle**.
- **16:30 - 18:00**: Stroll along the **Quais du Rhône**.
- **19:00 - 21:00**: Dinner at **Le Bouchon de l'Opéra**.
- **21:30**: Return to accommodation.

### Day 4: History and Heritage

- **06:00 - 08:00**: Breakfast at the hotel or a nearby café.
- **08:30 - 12:00**: Explore the **Parc de la Tête d'Or** to see the **Palais des Congrès**.
- **12:00 - 13:30**: Lunch at **L’Entrecôte** – famous for its steak-frites.
- **14:00 - 16:00**: Visit the **Roman Ruins** and **Gallo-Roman Theater**.
- **16:30 - 18:00**: Walk through the **La Croix-Rousse** neighborhood.
- **19:00 - 21:00**: Dinner at **Le Potager des Halles**.
- **21:30**: Return to accommodation.

### Day 5: Shopping and Gastronomy

- **06:00 - 08:00**: Breakfast at **Boulangerie Pain de Sucre**.
- **08:30 - 12:00**: Shopping at **La Part-Dieu** and the **Grand Magasins**.
- **12:00 - 13:30**: Lunch at **Le Sud** – Mediterranean cuisine at a reasonable price.
- **14:00 - 16:00**: Visit the **Musée des Confluences** – a modern museum on science and societies.
- **16:30 - 18:00**: Walk along the **Quai Perrache**.
- **19:00 - 21:00**: Dinner at **Le Café du Jura**.
- **21:30**: Return to accommodation.

### Day 6: Local Discovery

- **06:00 - 08:00**: Breakfast at **Café du Commerce**.
- **08:30 - 12:00**: Visit the **Musée de l'Imprimerie et de la Communication Graphique**.
- **12:00 - 13:30**: Lunch at **Le Petit Bouchon**.
- **14:00 - 16:00**: Explore the **Confluence District** and its green spaces.
- **16:30 - 18:00**: Walk in the **Parc de Gerland**.
- **19:00 - 21:00**: Dinner at **Le Gourmet de Sèze**.
- **21:30**: Return to accommodation.

### Day 7: Final Discoveries

- **06:00 - 08:00**: Breakfast at **Café des Arts**.
- **08:30 - 12:00**: Visit the **Hôtel de Ville** and **Place des Terreaux**.
- **12:00 - 13:30**: Lunch at **L'Archipel**.
- **14:00 - 16:00**: Enjoy a final walk in the **Parc du Vallon**.
- **16:30 - 18:00**: Shopping and souvenirs in the **Boutiques du Vieux-Lyon**.
- **19:00 - 21:00**: Dinner at **Le Bouchon du Palais**.
- **21:30**: Return to accommodation.

### Budget-Friendly Accommodation

- **Ibis Budget Lyon** – Good value with comfortable rooms.
- **Slo Living Hostel** – Very affordable accommodation.

### Affordable Restaurants

- **Le Bouchon Les Lyonnais**
- **Le Garet**
- **Le Comptoir du Relais**
- **L’Entrecôte**
- **Le Petit Bouchon**
- **Café du Commerce**

This itinerary will help you experience Lyon from all its angles while keeping an eye on the budget. Have a fantastic trip!

 

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