Basilique Notre Dame de Fourviere

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8 / 10

6 expert reviews

“Crowning the hill, with stunning city panoramas from its terrace, this superb example of late-19th-century French ecclesiastical architecture is lined with intricate mosaics.”

– Lonely Planet

Fodor's Fodor's
"Its mock-Byzantine architecture and hilltop site make it a close relative of Paris's Sacré-Coeur." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
1 Star
"The basilica's esplanade commands a lovely view of the peninsula and the left bank of the Rhône, dwarfed by the towers of the Part-Dieu quarter." Full review
U.S. News & World Report U.S. News & World Report
2.0
"The Basilique Notre-Dame de Fourvière crowns Lyon from its perch on Fourvière hill, which is also known as "the praying hill"...visitors will find awe-inspiring mosaics on the walls." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
3 Stars
"The basilica's esplanade commands a lovely view of the city. In the foreground are the banks of the Saône with the Presqu'île behind and in the background, the left bank of the Rhône" Full review