Fourvière Travel Guide

Lyon

Such a wonderful place to explore and just a quick ride on the Funicular to reach it.
#LifeAtExpedia #Lyon #France #Roman #Ruins #Museum #Gardens #History
Such a wonderful place to explore and just a quick ride on the Funicular to reach it.
#LifeAtExpedia #Lyon #France #Roman #Ruins #Museum #Gardens #History
The Ancient Theatre of Fourvière is a Roman theatre in Lyon, France. It was built on the hill of Fourvière, which is located in the center of the Roman city.

The theatre was built in two steps: around 15 BC, a theatre with a 90 m diameter was built next to the hill. At the beginning of the 2nd century, the final construction added a last place for the audience.

The oldest Roman theater in France, Lyon’s Ancient Theatre of Fourvière was built under the orders of Augustus and expanded in Hadrian’s time. Completed in 17 B.C. with space for 10,000 people, today the Grand Theatre is part of the UNESCO World Heritage site of Lyon.
View of the city of Lyon

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théatre romain

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Top hotels in Fourvière

Fourvière Hôtel Lyon

Fourvière Hôtel Lyon

4 out of 5
23 rue Roger Radisson Lyon
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Lyon. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
Beautiful hotel in a nice grounds.

Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026

Fourvière Hôtel Lyon
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 Rp1.348.353 per night from 6 Mar to 7 Mar
Rp1.348.353
Rp1.557.347 total
6 Mar - 7 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Lyon. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,303 reviews)
Personnel très courtois pour une très bonne chambre rapport qualité-prix, je conseille fortement!

Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026

Campanile Lyon Centre - Gare Part Dieu
Campanile Lyon Centre-Berges du Rhône

Campanile Lyon Centre-Berges du Rhône

3 out of 5
4-6 Rue Mortier Lyon Rhone
The price is Rp1.243.982 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
Rp1.243.982
Rp1.442.539 total
22 Mar - 23 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Lyon. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the overall value in their ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
The location was perfect for crossing the bridges over the Rhône and to dine out. It was just a 20-minute walk to the funicular to ride up to the Notre-Dame de Fourvière Cathedral for a view of Lyon and to see the Roman ruins. The bed was big and super comfortable. Great place to relax.

Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026

Campanile Lyon Centre-Berges du Rhône
Radisson Blu Hotel Lyon

Radisson Blu Hotel Lyon

4 out of 5
129 rue Servient Lyon Rhone
The price is Rp2.199.186 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
Rp2.199.186
Rp2.532.525 total
8 Mar - 9 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Lyon. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
Handy for the station and idea for business trip.

Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026

Radisson Blu Hotel Lyon
NH Lyon Airport

NH Lyon Airport

4 out of 5
Terminal 1, BP 202 Colombier-Saugnieu Rhone
The price is Rp2.000.899 per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
Rp2.000.899
Rp2.282.683 total
29 Mar - 30 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Colombier-Saugnieu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,027 reviews)
À deux pas de l’aérogare. Chambre spacieuse. Excellent petit-déjeuner.

Reviewed on 13 Feb 2026

NH Lyon Airport
OKKO Hotels Lyon Centre

OKKO Hotels Lyon Centre

4 out of 5
14 bis, quai General Sarrail Lyon Rhone
The price is Rp1.910.768 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
Rp1.910.768
Rp2.215.265 total
8 Mar - 9 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Lyon. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
Very courteous and thoughtful staff, nothing was too much. Rooms were spotlessly cleaned every day. Brilliant location for exploring Lyon.

Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026

OKKO Hotels Lyon Centre
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Other neighbourhoods around Fourvière

Lyon showing a city, a river or creek and a statue or sculpture

Old Lyon

4.5/5(28 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(95 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
Excellent view of the setting sun on the 2 iconic « Gratte Ciel » in downtown LYON #lifeatexpedia #lyon #spring

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
Lyon showing a church or cathedral and heritage architecture

Les Cordeliers

Take time in Les Cordeliers to visit attractions like Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon and Place des Terreaux. 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
This building is classé au titre des Monuments Historiques. It is indexed in the Base Mérimée, a database of architectural heritage maintained by the French Ministry of Culture, under the reference PA00118120 .

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

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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