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Lyon by First Class rail

Lyon by First Class rail, a rail journey with Planet Rail

Travel to France's gastronomic capital by first-class rail and explore Lyon's rich history, stunning architecture and world-renowned cuisine.

Day by day

  1. Day 1railovernight: Lyon

    London to Lyon

    Your holiday starts with a stroll through the magnificently restored London St. Pancras International station before you board the Eurostar service to Lille, enjoying a light meal and drinks at your seat. You journey under the English Channel before emerging at Calais for your onward high-speed journey through France. From Lille, you board your high-speed TGV to whisk you to Lyon. On arrival at Lyon Part-Dieu station make your own way to your hotel for the next 4 nights, the elegant, highly-rated Grand Hotel des Terreaux (4 star), ideally located between the river Rhône and the river Saône.

  2. Day 2overnight: Lyon

    Exploring the gastronomic capital of France

    Whilst in Lyon make sure you visit the Old Town and the Croix-Rousse quarter, now designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site, to uncover its narrow cobbled streets and trademark traboules, alleyways used by silk workers and, later on, the Resistance during World War II.

  3. Day 3overnight: Lyon

    Exploring the gastronomic capital of France

    Take the time to further explore Lyon, perhaps visit the huge 16th-century Gothic cathedral and astrological clock on Place St. Jean or take the funicular to the landmark Basilique Notre-Dame de Fourvière, topped by twin turrets.

  4. Day 4overnight: Lyon

    Exploring the gastronomic capital of France

    Lyon also boasts beautiful green spaces such as the Parc de la Tête d'Or, as well as a number of interesting museums, including the Centre d'Histoire de la Résistance et de la Déportation, a fascinating and poignant reminder of Lyon's role during the Second World War.

  5. Day 5rail

    Lyon to London - Homeward bound

    This morning after a leisurely breakfast it is time to leave France's second largest city as you make your way back to Lyon Part-Dieu station for the high-speed journey back to Lille. On arrival in Lille, you board your Eurostar service, reclining in your comfortable and spacious Standard Premier Class seat back to London St. Pancras.

Included

  • First Class Rail travel throughout your journey
  • 4 nights bed and breakfast in a double room at the Grand Hotel des Terreaux (4 star) in Lyon

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