5 unmissable outings to do in September near Lyon

September marks the start of the new school year, but there's no question of giving up on going out! Discover our selection of 5 unmissable outings around Lyon: outdoor sports, music, heritage, gastronomy and vineyard tours are on the program to fully enjoy the month of September.

1. Outdoor Sports Workshops – UTBV Reconnaissance

Fancy discovering the trails of the Ultra Trail du Beaujolais Vert or testing your legs on the paths? This sporty morning offers several trail running and Nordic walking routes, led by specialists. After the exertion, enjoy a friendly snack and a talk dedicated to trail running.

📅 Date: Saturday, September 5, 2026, from 8 a.m. to 14 p.m.
📍 Location: Maison de l'Europe, 281 Route de la Digue, 69550 Cublize
💶 Price: Free and registration required – limited places
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2. 45th Drum Organ Festival

Hear ye, hear ye, good people! The Oingt Barrel Organ Festival returns on September 5th and 6th. Immerse yourself in a unique musical world with organ grinders, automata, jugglers, and carousels. More than 150 artists will offer concerts and tunes from yesteryear in a friendly atmosphere. Local refreshments and entertainment await you for a festive family weekend in the heart of the village.

📅 Dates: From Saturday 5th to Sunday 6th September, Saturday from 14pm to 18pm. Sunday from 11am to 18pm.
📍 Village Oingt – 69620 Val d’Oingt
💶 Price: free
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3. The Medieval Pelaudes

Medieval Pelaudes

Step back in time at the Pelaudes Medieval Festival! For this 12th edition, themed "Tales and Legends," knights, troubadours, artisans, and artists will take over the village and castle. Battles, equestrian shows, a market, games, music, and children's activities promise a weekend out of time.

📅 Date: From Friday 11th to Sunday 13th September 2026, Friday from 20pm. Weekends from 10am to 23pm.
📍 Location: Château de Pluvy, Allée de Pluvy, 69590 Pomeys
💶 Prices: Prices not disclosed.
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4. Come to the table

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Calling all food lovers! This walking tour takes you to discover ten restaurants and food professionals in the historic center of Vienne. Along the way, sample savory and sweet bites paired with local wines, while enjoying a stroll past heritage sites, art galleries, and designer boutiques.

📅 Date: Saturday, September 19, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 16 p.m.
📍 Esplanade du Théâtre François Ponsard, 4 Rue Chantelouve, 38200 Vienne
💶 Price: 35 euros
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5. Guided tour of the vineyard

Discover the vineyard landscapes of the Rhône Valley on a guided tour through the heart of the vines. Between man-made terraces, the river and the vineyards, this walk reveals the history of a landscape intimately linked to the cultivation of the vine and to that of Syrah.

📅 Date: From Saturday 19 to Sunday 20 September 2026 at 14pm, 15:30pm and 17pm.
📍 Tupin-et-Semons Town Hall, 5 Rue de la Mairie, 69420 Tupin-et-Semons
💶 Price: Free
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