Fourvière

Why go

Fourvière holds two origins of Lyon in the same landscape: Roman Lugdunum on the slope and the nineteenth-century basilica above it. The panorama then ties those monuments back to the Saône, Presqu'île and Croix-Rousse. The climb is real, so use the hill as a half-day area rather than a quick detour.

What to look for

• Roman theatre and odeon on the hillside
• The basilica and its citywide silhouette
• Panoramas across Lyon's rivers and districts

Useful to know

• Use the funicular or start at the top if steep climbs are a concern.
• Allow at least half a day for both the museum and hilltop landmarks.