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

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

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

Ancient Theatre of Fourvière
Gallo-Roman Museum

Lugdunum

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

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

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

Activities

Lyon: Private Walking Tour of Lyon's Traboules

Lyon: Private Walking Tour of "Traboules" in the Old Town

AU$62
per adult
Lyon: Private Walking Tour of "Traboules" in the Old Town
Lyon 2.5-Hour Lunch Cruise

Lyon 2.5-Hour Lunch Cruise

AU$116
per adult
Lyon 2.5-Hour Lunch Cruise
Lyon Food Tour - Do Eat Better Experience

Food Tour in Lyon – A Full Taste of France by Do Eat Better

AU$169
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Food Tour in Lyon – A Full Taste of France by Do Eat Better
Lyon: Segway Tour Along Rhône and Saône River

Lyon: Segway Tour Along Rhône and Saône River

AU$89
per adult
Lyon: Segway Tour Along Rhône and Saône River
Lyon: Aquarium Entrance Ticket

Lyon: Aquarium Entrance Ticket

AU$32
per adult
Lyon: Aquarium Entrance Ticket
Lyon Big Traboules in Little City Stories from the Past Private Guided Tour

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

AU$98
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Lyon Big Traboules in Little City Stories from the Past Private Guided Tour
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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 eco-certified hotel in Lyon. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (998 reviews)
"I loved the property overall, very historic and our room was fantastic option for our family. What I did not like was the air conditioning was not working in the main bedroom the staff knew this and we still had to ask for a fan which helped. I also did not love the service at the hotel Resturant, ..."

Reviewed on 4 Aug. 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! (120 reviews)
"Everything was very good."

Reviewed on 3 Aug. 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 10 Aug to 11 Aug
AU$128
10 Aug - 11 Aug
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! (904 reviews)
"Very comfortable, clean bedroom and decent-sized bathroom. Close to Gare Lyon Part-Dieu. Quiet."

Reviewed on 2 Aug. 2025

Campanile Lyon Centre - Gare Part Dieu
Premiere Classe Lyon Centre - Gare Part Dieu

Premiere Classe Lyon Centre - Gare Part Dieu

2 out of 5
75 Boulevard Marius Vivier Merle, Lyon, Rhone
The price is AU$104 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
AU$104
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Lyon. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
"Room was small, but clean and quiet. Common areas (reception, elevators, hallways) are dirty and feel unsafe. I kept a chair in front of the door at night as a precaution. Restaurant next door for breakfast was excellent and friendly. Neighborhood is gritty and very urban; homeless people, feces, ..."

Reviewed on 29 Jul. 2025

Premiere Classe Lyon Centre - Gare Part Dieu
Residhotel Lyon Part Dieu

Residhotel Lyon Part Dieu

3 out of 5
79 boulevard Marius Vivier Merle, Lyon, Rhone
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$97 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
AU$97
31 Aug - 1 Sept
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! (1,097 reviews)
"Great hotel on outer of Lyon..great for an overnight stop. Would happily spend time there again."

Reviewed on 6 Jul. 2025

Residhotel Lyon Part Dieu
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 12 Aug to 13 Aug
AU$135
12 Aug - 13 Aug
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! (1,712 reviews)
"Clean, well-equipped room, helpful staff, excellent location, great breakfast."

Reviewed on 27 Jun. 2025

Lagrange Apart'HOTEL Lyon Lumière
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Other neighbourhoods around Fourvière

Lyon featuring 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 showing a river or creek and a bridge

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 heritage architecture and a church or cathedral

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 showing a river or creek, a statue or sculpture 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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