Discovery visit of the basilica in english

General information
  • Langues de visite :
    • English
  • Duration :
    • 1h
  • Accessibility :
    • Accessible to people with reduced mobility
    • Lift
  • New at :
    • New at
  • Meeting point :
    • Reception pavilion
  • Maximum number of participants per departure :
    • 15

Availability

Presentation

Descriptif de la visiteDiscover the history of the Basilica of Notre Dame de Fourvière, an iconic monument in the city of Lyon, from its construction in the 19th century to the present day. This visit is an invitation to admire the majestic decor of the basilica through its mosaics, sculptures, and stained glass windows. Following in the footsteps of architects Pierre Bossan and Sainte Marie Perrin, let yourself be imbued with the symbolism and spirituality of this classified Historical Monument site. 
 

GOOD TO KNOW

  • Free toilets on the esplanade.
  • Possibility to purchase your tickets on-site at the Welcome Pavilion (glass building on the esplanade), subject to availability. 
More information to help me prepare my visit

IF YOU HAVE A CITY CARD


Reservation will only be done by the tourist office (not possible to buy tickets in Fourvière’s box office nor online). While arriving we need to scan your Citycards in the box office (the glass building on the esplanade). Should there be not validated there, or invalid, you will have to pay full price in order to do the visit. Subject to availability.
 

TRANSPORT


Please be mindful of transportation time (possible wait at the funicular), the visit will start at the indicated time.

 
>Visits are available for purchase one month before the visit date.

>Reservation valid only for the day and time indicated on your ticket.

>Tickets are non-exchangeable and non-refundable.
 
 
 

Tarifs

FaresMinMax
01/01/2025 - 31/12/2025
Adults8.00€
Reduced price4.00€Job seeker, student card, disabled card
Children between 5 and 17 years old4.00€
Children under 5 yearsFree

Meeting point