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Basilique Notre Dame de Fourviere


TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 38 attractions in Lyon
Traveller Description: Standing atop Fourvière Hill, this basilica, constructed in the late 19th century, has an ornate interior to contrast its grave exterior.
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Attraction type: Architectural building, Religious site
Address: 8 Place de Fourviere 69005 Lyon
France
Tel: 04 78 25 13 01
Fax: 04 72 38 28 35

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5 of 5 stars
los angeles
22 Nov 2009

The things that impressed me most about the cathedral were the mosaics. At first I just admired their beauty, until I realized that they were Pre-Raphaelite in style. I had never before seen any church with Pre-Raphaelite decor. They are wonderful. more

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5 of 5 stars
Laurel, Maryland
9 Oct 2008
1
person found this review helpful

After you've seen 5 or 6 cathedrals in France, you start to get cathedraled out. Such was the case when I saw this one on September 26, 2008. The thing that made visiting this cathedral special were the views of Lyon. You have a vast panoramic view of the city from this cathedral. It is truly stunning. It also gives... more

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5 of 5 stars
Terre Haute, Indiana
12 Aug 2008
1
person found this review helpful

We took the funiculare up to Fourviere from Vieux Lyon. Once up. we enjoyed the view of the city from next to the church. We then went inside the church, which is beautiful. We returned another day for the church's rooftop tour. It is offered at limited times but worth it! On the rooftop tour, you are taken under the... more

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4 of 5 stars
Maryland
21 May 2006
2
people found this review helpful

Because it's up on the hillside, it has a great view looking over the city - old and newer. It has a modern look from the outside (though it dates from before 1896). Very photographable from all views outside and decorated in a baroque style inside. The easiest way to get there is to take the Funiculaire up the hill... more

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5 of 5 stars
Paris, France
12 Dec 2009

Franchement le truc à faire à Lyon. L'interieur est tres sympa et la vue de l'exterieur vaut le coup. Ne... more

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Basilique Notre Dame de Fourviere Address

8 Place de Fourviere, 69005 Lyon, France
Tel: 04 78 25 13 01 Fax: 04 72 38 28 35