Fourvière Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Roman Theatres of Fourviere showing heritage architecture and building ruins
Roman Theatres of Fourviere featuring flowers and building ruins
Roman Theatres of Fourviere
Roman Theatres of Fourviere which includes building ruins
Roman Theatres of Fourviere featuring building ruins

Popular places to visit

Notre Dame Basilica which includes religious elements, heritage architecture and a church or cathedral

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
Roman Theatres of Fourviere

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
Gallo-Roman Museum

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
Odéon

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

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

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

Lyon: Fourvière Hill Highlights Exploration Game

Secrets of Fourvière Hill: Self-Guided Puzzle Walk in Lyon

AU$17
per adult
Secrets of Fourvière Hill: Self-Guided Puzzle Walk in Lyon
Private tour of Lyon with an official guide

Private tour of Lyon with an official guide

AU$1,141
per traveller
Private tour of Lyon with an official guide
Art and Culture in Lyon with a Local

Explore Lyon’s Art and Culture with a Local

AU$348
per adult
Explore Lyon’s Art and Culture with a Local
Ghost Hunt Outdoor Escape Game in Lyon

Lyon Ghost Hunt: Follow the Shadows Exploration Game

AU$17
per adult
Lyon Ghost Hunt: Follow the Shadows Exploration Game
Private tour of Lyon

Private tour of Lyon on Fourvière hill - 2 hours

AU$615
per adult
Private tour of Lyon on Fourvière hill - 2 hours
Audio-guided tour of the Fourvière and the Sacred Hill

Audio-guided tour of the Fourvière and the Sacred Hill

AU$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

Fourvière Hôtel Lyon
Fourvière Hôtel Lyon
4 out of 5
23 rue Roger Radisson, Lyon
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Lyon. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)
"Beautiful monastery restored! Lovely breakfast included, great bar and restaurant, and lovely to eat and sip in the courtyard. I wasn’t aware when I booked it that it was at the top of the hill… hard to determine on a two-dimensional map! But what a treat to discover it! Easy 5 min walk to the Roman ..."

Reviewed on 23 Jun. 2025

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Fourvière Hôtel Lyon
Villa Maïa
Villa Maïa
5 out of 5
8 rue du Professeur Pierre Marion, Lyon
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Lyon. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Popular attractions Bellecour Square and Part Dieu ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (112 reviews)
"Villa Maia was absolutely outstanding. This is as all luxury hotels should be. From the bellman to the reception…flawless. How all the staff seems to remember your name as you come and go is amazing. We also give high praise to the concierge Francois who flawlessly and graciously welcomed us to Lyon ..."

Reviewed on 19 Jun. 2025

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Villa Maïa
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 AU$128 per night from 4 July to 5 July
AU$128
4 July - 5 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Lyon. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (787 reviews)
"Un second siège serait bienvenu quand la chambre est réservée pour deux (mais y a-t-il la place vue la taille des chambres ?). La literie est de qualité moyenne, le siège des toilettes très petit, mais la climatisation est très silencieuse. Mauvaise surprise: tarifs plus que doublés ce week-end en ..."

Reviewed on 23 Jun. 2025

Campanile Lyon Centre - Gare Part Dieu
Mercure Lyon Centre Saxe Lafayette
Mercure Lyon Centre Saxe Lafayette
4 out of 5
29 Rue De Bonnel, Lyon, Rhone
The price is AU$164 per night from 13 July to 14 July
AU$164
13 July - 14 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Lyon. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (990 reviews)
"The room was very spacious and had excellent air conditioning. The shower was appropriate sized (vs those tiny tube sized showers in most of Europe). We did not hear others around us and slept well. We took advantage of the valet parking and truly appreciated that. We were able to easily walk and ..."

Reviewed on 15 Jun. 2025

Mercure Lyon Centre Saxe Lafayette
Lagrange Apart'HOTEL Lyon Lumière
Lagrange Apart'HOTEL Lyon Lumière
4 out of 5
81-85 Cours Albert-Thomas, Lyon
The price is AU$135 per night from 29 June to 30 June
AU$135
29 June - 30 June
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star boutique residence in Lyon. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,697 reviews)
"It is far away from the Train Stations but very comfortable ."

Reviewed on 14 May 2025

Lagrange Apart'HOTEL Lyon Lumière
Residhotel Lyon Part Dieu
Residhotel Lyon Part Dieu
3 out of 5
79 boulevard Marius Vivier Merle, Lyon, Rhone
The price is AU$99 per night from 29 June to 30 June
AU$99
29 June - 30 June
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,054 reviews)
"Checked in early and they accommodated us with a room, but the if conditioner was faulty. After two trips down to the front desk, they moved us to another room right next door and all was good. Very accommodating."

Reviewed on 21 Jun. 2025

Residhotel Lyon Part Dieu
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Other neighbourhoods around Fourvière

Lyon showing a city, a river or creek and a statue or sculpture

Old Lyon

4.5/5(10 area reviews)

If you're spending time in Old Lyon, you might enjoy attractions like Lyon Cathedral and Palais de Justice de Lyon. 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)

Place Carnot and Bellecour Square 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 which includes a bridge and a river or creek

Terreaux - Bat d'argent

While you're in Terreaux - Bat d'argent, take in top sights like Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon and jump on the metro at Hotel de Ville - Louis Pradel Station to see more of the city.

Terreaux - Bat d'argent
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
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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Carnot - Gailleton

While you're in Carnot - Gailleton, take in top sights like Place Carnot and jump on the metro at Ampere-Victor Hugo Station to see more of the city.

Carnot - Gailleton

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