Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière (Basilique Notre-Dame de Fourvière) Tours

A gleaming retro-Byzantine confection of Roman columns and religious iconography, the Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière (Basilique Notre-Dame de Fourvière) is visible, by design, from almost anywhere in Lyon. Today it is the symbol of the city and Lyon's most visited attraction, well worth the climb just to enter the outrageous interior.
Completed in 1896 as a challenge to secular forces then gaining power in France (like Sacré-Coeur Montmartre), the basilica's gleaming marble, gold gilt, fantastic stained glass, and borderline hallucinogenic ceiling are meant to impress. And they do.
In addition to the basilica and an adjacent chapel dedicated to a particularly miraculous Virgin Mary, both free to the public, this site also offers an observatory, museum, and fantastic views.
Practical Info
To get to the Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière (Basilique Notre-Dame de Fourvière), take the Metro D line to Vieux Lyon, where you can begin your pilgrimage on foot (the sanctuary's resplendent confection facade is visible above Old Lyon). Or, take the Funicular Fourvière, which leaves from the metro station.
Mass is offered in English on the first Sunday of the month, at 9:30 a.m.
16 Tours and Activities to Experience Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière (Basilique Notre-Dame de Fourvière)

Lyon Private Guided Tour with Tasting at Les Halles de Lyon Paul Bocuse

Lyon Hop-On Hop-Off Tour with Audio Commentary

Lyon Big Traboules in Little City Stories from the Past Private Guided Tour

Lyon Electric Bike Tour including Food Tasting with a Local Guide

Lyon New & Old Town E-Bike Small Group Adventure Guided Tour

Lyon Old Town Exploration Guided Tour with Basilica & Roman Theater

Lyon Highlights Day Tour with Local Silk Shop & Paul Bocuse Market

Guided tour of the Basilica of Fourvière and Gallo-Roman site of Lyon

Romantic tour to discover the wonders of Lyon

Excursion to the discovery of the wonders of Lyon

Lyon Panoramic City Tour in Minivan - Private Tour - Half Day

Lyon Panoramic City Tour with Funicular Ride

Ballad on Lyon and surroundings

Along Lyon, guided tour

Au fil de Lyon, private day tour

Private 4-hour City Tour of Lyon with driver, guide and Hotel pick-up
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