5 unmissable outings to do in January near Lyon

What are the must-see outings to discover near Lyon in January to start the year 2026 off right? Discover our selection of 5 must-see outings, including exhibitions, workshops, and guided tours. This article will help you plan your month and experience memorable moments around Lyon.

1. Exhibition of Provençal and international nativity scenes

Discover a Provençal nativity scene 22 m² containing 1,400 figurinesNumerous scenes illustrate the occupations of daily life between 1850 and 1880, supplemented by a collection of 120 nativity scenes from around the world from five continentsShe is registered at Rhône Nativity Scene Trail 2025.

📅 Dates: From 08/12/2025 to 02/02/2026, weekends from 10am to 19pm. Monday to Friday from 14pm to 19pm.
📍 9 rue du Chêne, Saint Maurice sur Dargoire, 69440 Chabanière
💶 Price: Free. By appointment. 09 54 80 71 87.
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2. Lantern-lit night walk

Discover Villefranche-sur-Saône at nightfall during a lantern walkGuided step by step, explore thehistory and architecture from Nat' Street, the Notre-Dame-des-Marais collegiate church and remarkable courses, to shed light on the secrets of the city.

📅 Date: Saturday, January 03, 2026 at 17:00 PM
📍 Location: Tourist Office, 96 rue de la sous-préfecture, 69400 Villefranche-sur-Saône
💶 Price: €9
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3. Monthly Guided Tour – Machy Castle

Matthieu Bressand, heritage guide, invites you to an in-depth tour of the Machy Castle. Every month at 15:30 pmExplore this area full ofhistory, Middle Ages to the present day, by exploring the entire castle, from the cellars to the top of the tower, for a true journey through the centuries.

📅 Date: Sunday, January 11, 2026 at 15:30 PM
📍 Location: Maison-Théâtre de Machy, 1044 Chemin de Machy, 69380 Chasselay
💶 Price: Full price: €5, Reduced price: €3. Reservations: bressand.matthieu@gmail.com
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4. Sewing Workshop: From beginner to free project with Elise at Les Façonnarts

Everyone has their own level, everyone has their own project! Beginner, intermediate or advanced, Improve your sewing skills in classes led by EliseLearn to master your machine. create custom patterns, create clothes and / or accessoiriesfrom simple projects to the most complex creations, in 3-hour sessions adapted to your level.

📅 Dates:
Friday January 2, 2026 from 16 p.m. to 19 p.m.
Saturday January 3, 2026 from 14:30 a.m. to 17:30 p.m.
From Thursday 8 to Friday 9 January 2026 from 9am to 12pm and from 13pm to 16pm.
Saturday, January 10, 2026, from 10am to 13pm and from 14:30pm to 17:30pm.
Wednesday 14 January 2026 from 14:30 p.m. to 17:30 p.m.
Friday January 23, 2026 from 16 p.m. to 19 p.m.
Saturday January 24, 2026 from 14:30 a.m. to 17:30 p.m.
Saturday, January 31, 2026, from 10am to 13pm and from 14:30pm to 17:30pm.
📍 Location: Les Façonnarts, 99 Rue de Bourgogne, 38200 Vienne
💶 Price: €57
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5.Soup tasting

As part of theexposure "Soup one day, soup always", Three tasting sessions invite visitors to to enjoy different soups. These warm moments are an opportunity to exchange ideas about recipes, traditions and customs, and to extend the visit with a gourmet and convivial break.

📅 Date: Saturday, January 31, 2026 from 10:30 am to 12:00 pm.
📍 Location: Maison de Pays des Monts du Lyonnais, Place de l'église, 69850 Saint-Martin-en-Haut
💶 Price: Free
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