Fourvière Basilica Tours
Climb (or take the funicular) to the Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière, the ornate hilltop church watching over Lyon, with its lavish mosaics, crypt and a terrace offering the city’s best panorama. Nearby are the Roman theatres of ancient Lugdunum.
4 excursions · prices per person, book with partner
Fourvière Basilica in Lyon — FAQ
What is the Fourvière Basilica?
Notre-Dame de Fourvière is Lyon’s magnificent 19th-century basilica crowning the Fourvière hill, with opulent mosaics and a terrace offering sweeping views over the city and, on clear days, the Alps.
How do you get to Fourvière?
The basilica sits atop the Fourvière hill, reached by a short funicular from Vieux Lyon or on foot; the terrace beside it gives the best panoramic view of Lyon.
What else is near Fourvière?
Beside the basilica are the well-preserved Roman theatres of ancient Lugdunum and the Gallo-Roman museum, making the hill a rich stop for history and views alike.