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Lyon, Vienne & the Ardèche to Orange: 4-Day Plan You Can Actually Drive

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The 4-day version for September: every day fits real transit, opening hours and daylight.

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4
days
255 km
distance
6.5 h
driving
7
curated stops

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Day 1 Lyon

2 curated stops
Transit
0h08
Finish
~15:40
Temperature
10.8°C–22.9°C
Rainy days
~9
Daylight
12.3h
09:00
Lyon public Fourvière-to-Vieux-Lyon circuit events.lyon-france.com map ↗
Use lawful city or park-and-ride parking and public transport for a bounded public circuit from the Fourvière setting through Vieux Lyon and the Saône edge. Basilica, museum and traboule interiors, food tours, events and guided visits remain separate.
240 min · Lyon · Public streets, promenades and viewpoints; confirm current traffic, parking, weather and access before travel
13:10
Lyon Zoo zoo.lyon.fr read more map ↗
Observe diverse animals in a lush, historic park setting.
90 min · Lyon · free of charge
open: Nov–Mar: 09:00–17:00 daily; Apr–Oct: 09:00–18:00 daily; May–Sep: 09:00–18:30 daily
14:40
Nardone glaciernardone.com map ↗
Enjoy unique ice cream flavors on a sunny terrace.
60 min · Lyon
open: Summer: daily 09:00-01:00; winter: Wed-Sun 10:00-19:00, closed Dec 31-Mar 10
Overnight here
e.g. Hôtel Vaubecour · Camping des Barolles
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Day 2 Vienne

1 curated stop
Transit
1h06
Finish
~14:10
Temperature
10.1°C–21.7°C
Rainy days
~9
Daylight
12.3h
10:10
Vienne public Roman-and-historic-centre circuit en.vienne-condrieu.com map ↗
Use lawful station or city parking for the official 5.9 km public heritage circuit through Vienne’s centre, Rhône footbridge, Roman settings and Pipet viewpoint. Museum and monument interiors, performances and guided visits remain separate.
240 min · Vienne · Public streets, promenades and viewpoints; confirm current traffic, parking, weather and access before travel
Overnight here
Find a stay → Tours & tickets for the evening →

Day 3 Vallon-Pont-d'Arc

1 curated stop
Transit
3h18
Finish
~16:20
Temperature
11.0°C–22.9°C
Rainy days
~11
Daylight
12.3h
12:20
Pont d’Arc public belvedere-and-riverside circuit grandsite-combedarc-ardeche.fr map ↗
Use the current managed parking or free seasonal shuttle for a bounded public circuit between the Pont d’Arc belvedere, signed approaches and accessible riverside setting. Canoeing, cave entry, long gorge hikes and provider-led activities remain separate.
240 min · Vallon-Pont-d'Arc · Public streets, promenades and viewpoints; confirm current traffic, parking, weather and access before travel
Overnight here
e.g. Domaine de l'Astic · Camping la Rouvière
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Day 4 Orange

1 curated stop
Transit
1h55
Finish
~15:25
Temperature
13.0°C–25.2°C
Rainy days
~9
Daylight
12.3h
10:55
Orange public Roman-city circuit ville-orange.fr map ↗
Use lawful city parking for a bounded public circuit between Orange’s Roman Theatre exterior, public squares, old-town streets and Triumphal Arch setting. Theatre and museum interiors, performances, tastings and guided visits remain separate.
210 min · Orange · Public streets, promenades and viewpoints; confirm current traffic, parking, weather and access before travel
14:25
Au Petit Patio search map ↗
Relish fresh, locally-sourced dishes in a cozy setting.
60 min · Orange
open: Closed on Wed afternoon, Thu, and Sun

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