Fourvière Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Roman Theatres of Fourviere showing heritage architecture and building ruins

Popular places to visit

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Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière

4.5/5(30 reviews)

Lyon’s crowning glory, this monumental church stands atop Fourvière hill and provides fabulous panoramas of the city.

Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière
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Ancient Theatre of Fourvière

4.5/5(10 reviews)

Visit this impressive complex, home to one of the oldest Roman theaters in France.

Ancient Theatre of Fourvière
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Lugdunum

4.5/5(4 reviews)

Marvel at the exceptional Circus Mosaic that shows a rare four-horse chariot race as you peruse this fascinating collection of Roman artifacts.

Lugdunum
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Odéon

Learn about the local history of Lyon when you take a trip to Odéon. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.

Odéon
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Esplanade de Fourviere

Explore the great outdoors at Esplanade de Fourviere, a lovely green space in Lyon. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.

Esplanade de Fourviere
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France Aventures Lyon

You can take time to visit France Aventures Lyon during your travels to Lyon. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.

France Aventures Lyon

Activities

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Explore Lyon in 1 hour with a Local

NZ$194
Per adult
Explore Lyon in 1 hour with a Local
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Historic Lyon: Exclusive Private Tour with a Local Expert

NZ$1,053
Per adult
Historic Lyon: Exclusive Private Tour with a Local Expert
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Lyon's Traboules Private Tour

NZ$1,053
Per adult
Lyon's Traboules Private Tour
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Explore Lyon’s Art and Culture with a Local

NZ$278
Per adult
Explore Lyon’s Art and Culture with a Local
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Guided tour of the Basilica of Fourvière and Gallo-Roman site of Lyon

NZ$439
Per adult
Guided tour of the Basilica of Fourvière and Gallo-Roman site of Lyon
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Audio-guided tour of the Fourvière and the Sacred Hill

NZ$18
Per adult
Audio-guided tour of the Fourvière and the Sacred Hill
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Our pick of the best Fourvière Hotel Deals

Residhotel Lyon Part Dieu
Residhotel Lyon Part Dieu
3 out of 5
79 boulevard Marius Vivier Merle, Lyon, Rhone
The price is NZ$110 per night from 9 Jun to 10 Jun
NZ$110
per night
9 Jun - 10 Jun
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Lyon. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
7.8/10 Good! (674 reviews)
"The apartment was a little bit dated and the kitchen was very smelly (kitchen drainage)"

Reviewed on 3 Apr. 2024

Residhotel Lyon Part Dieu
Fourvière Hôtel Lyon
Fourvière Hôtel Lyon
4 out of 5
23 rue Roger Radisson, Lyon
The price is NZ$275 per night from 9 Jun to 10 Jun
NZ$275
per night
9 Jun - 10 Jun
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Lyon. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (928 reviews)
"Loved everything about this hotel that was converted from a Convent. Views of the city of Lyon from the Hotel are spectacular and the concierge service and amenities or top notch. This is the place to stay if you plan on visiting Lyon."

Reviewed on 25 May 2024

Fourvière Hôtel Lyon
Lagrange Apart'HOTEL Lyon Lumière
Lagrange Apart'HOTEL Lyon Lumière
4 out of 5
81-85 Cours Albert-Thomas, Lyon
The price is NZ$159 per night from 9 Jun to 10 Jun
NZ$159
per night
9 Jun - 10 Jun
Stay at this 4-star boutique residence in Lyon. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Groupama Stadium ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,547 reviews)
"Gave us the top floor, climbing that spiral stairs was a work out! Besides that location was good, close to port, transportation and restaurant. Public parking expensive if you have car. I would stay here again, but only if I get a first floor room."

Reviewed on 15 May 2024

Lagrange Apart'HOTEL Lyon Lumière
Campanile Lyon Centre - Gare Part Dieu
Campanile Lyon Centre - Gare Part Dieu
3 out of 5
31 rue Maurice Flandin, Lyon, Rhone
The price is NZ$146 per night from 21 Jun to 22 Jun
NZ$146
per night
21 Jun - 22 Jun
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Lyon. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (997 reviews)
"Great location and hotel. Directly across from the train station and excellent property."

Reviewed on 25 May 2024

Campanile Lyon Centre - Gare Part Dieu
Grand Hotel Des Terreaux
Grand Hotel Des Terreaux
4 out of 5
16 Rue Lanterne, Lyon, Rhone
The price is NZ$234 per night from 9 Jun to 10 Jun
NZ$234
per night
9 Jun - 10 Jun
Stay at this 4-star boutique hotel in Lyon. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Popular attractions Place des Terreaux and Hôtel de Ville ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (835 reviews)
"Very nice hotel, I stayed for 2 nights. No parking on site, the streets are extremely narrow so be mindful as you drive. There was some shenanigans going on outside on the street a bit of a fight. At night the area might not be safe but during the day is fine. There is no parking at the hotel, but ..."

Reviewed on 3 May 2024

Grand Hotel Des Terreaux
NH Lyon Airport
NH Lyon Airport
4 out of 5
Terminal 1, BP 202, Colombier-Saugnieu, Rhone
The price is NZ$208 per night from 16 Jun to 17 Jun
NZ$208
per night
16 Jun - 17 Jun
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Colombier-Saugnieu. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,006 reviews)
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"출장 중 공항 근처에서 하루 묵었습니다. 기대했던 것 이상으로 잘 쉬다 가네요! 객실, 시설 및 직원 모두 만족스러웠습니다. - 주차 : 공간이 따로 없지만 바로 옆에 공항주차장(P1)이 있어 불편함을 느끼진 않았습니다. - 접근성 : 공항(T1) 및 TGV기차역 모두 걸어서 갈 수 있습니다. 매우 가깝습니다. - 식사 : 조식도 마음에 들고, 점심 및 저녁식사도 좋았습니다(점심과 저녁식사는 가격이 싸진 않습니다만)."

Reviewed on 26 May 2024

NH Lyon Airport
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Other neighbourhoods around Fourvière

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Old Lyon

4.5/5(10 area reviews)

If you're spending time in Old Lyon, you might enjoy attractions like Lyon Cathedral and Cinema and Miniature Museum. You might also enjoy the neighbourhood's ample dining options before hopping on the metro at Vieux Lyon Station to see more of the city.

Old Lyon
La Presqu\'ile featuring cycling as well as a large group of people

La Presqu'île

4.5/5(33 area reviews)

Textile Museum and Place Carnot are top sights in La Presqu'île, and you should be sure to explore the popular shops. Hop aboard the metro at Ampere-Victor Hugo Station or Bellecour Station to see more sights in the area.

La Presqu'île
Lyon showing a church or cathedral and heritage architecture

Les Cordeliers

Take time in Les Cordeliers to visit attractions like Vieux Lyon's Traboules and Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon. You might also appreciate the abundant dining options, and you can hop on the metro at Cordeliers Bourse Station to see more of the city.

Les Cordeliers
Lyon Opera featuring street scenes as well as a large group of people

1st Arrondissement

Noted for its shopping and restaurants, there's plenty to explore in 1st Arrondissement. Top attractions like Place des Terreaux and Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Croix Paquet Station or Hotel de Ville - Louis Pradel Station to see more of the city.

1st Arrondissement
Bellecour Square which includes a statue or sculpture, a river or creek and a bridge

Bellecour - Hôtel Dieu

While you're in Bellecour - Hôtel Dieu, take in top sights like Bellecour Square and jump on the metro at Bellecour Station to see more of the city.

Bellecour - Hôtel Dieu
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2nd Arrondissement

Travellers love 2nd Arrondissement for its popular shops, and you can see more of Lyon by jumping on the metro at Place des Archives or Sainte-Blandine Tram Stop. You might spend time checking out top sights like Place Carnot and Textile Museum.

2nd Arrondissement

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