Basilica of Fourvière
Basilique Notre-Dame de Fourvière
Take the funicular uphill or walk up if you have time. Pause at the terrace for a view over the city.
Getting there
From Vieux Lyon, take the F2 funicular toward Fourvière, or walk up if the slope suits you. The basilica is by the upper station.
Admission
The basilica can generally be visited free. Tours and special areas have their own access. Check service times before entering.
What to see
Explore the basilica and its terrace. The outlook helps place the old city and the two rivers before you walk down.
Plan your visit
Use the funicular if you want to save the climb. For a walking route, plan the descent separately from the uphill journey.
Allow 45–90 minutes for the church and terrace. Walk down only if steps and steep streets are suitable. The Roman theatres are nearby.