The Cathédrale Saint-Jean-Baptiste is recognizable by the two hundred eighty small stone medallions embedded into its façade, which depict a mix of biblical scenes and everyday medieval life. Located in the heart of Vieux Lyon, this…
Roman Ruins and Fourvière
Climb Lyon's historic hill to stand in majestic Roman theaters and visit the glittering hilltop basilica before descending through peaceful terraced rose gardens.
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1. Cathédrale Saint-Jean-Baptiste
2. Montée du Gourguillon
The Montée du Gourguillon is a steep, cobbled street that has climbed the slopes of Fourvière Hill for two thousand years. It is easily identified by its rough stone surface and the medieval houses that line its path, some featuring rare…
3. Odeon of Lyon
The Odeon of Lyon is a compact, semi-circular Roman structure built into the slopes of Fourvière Hill. You can identify it by the intricate, geometric marble flooring preserved in its orchestra section, featuring colorful stones sourced…
4. Ancient Theatre of Fourvière
The Ancient Theatre of Fourvière is defined by its massive, semi-circular tiers of stone seating carved directly into the hillside of Fourvière, facing toward the modern city of Lyon. Built around fifteen BC during the reign of Emperor…
5. Gallo-Roman Museum of Lyon-Fourvière
The Lugdunum museum on the slopes of Fourvière Hill is designed to disappear. Architect Bernard Zehrfuss built this concrete structure directly into the hillside, burying it so deeply that it remains nearly invisible from the outside. Only…
6. Basilica of Notre Dame of Fourvière
The Basilica of Notre Dame of Fourvière dominates the skyline of Lyon from its position atop the Fourvière hill. You can identify the structure by its four octagonal towers and the gilded statue of the Virgin Mary perched on its bell…
7. Jardin du Rosaire
The Jardin du Rosaire cascades down the slopes of Fourvière Hill, marked by winding pathways that climb fourteen hundred meters from the Saint-Jean neighborhood toward the summit. This two-and-a-half-hectare space is characterized by its…