Basilique Notre-Dame de Fourvière: Free Entry & Visiting Tips
45 min - 1.5 h
Basilica & Hilltop Landmark
Built 1872-1896
8 Place de Fourvière, 69005 Lyon, France
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Practical Visitor Info & Tips
€0.00
€9.00 (optional guided tower/rooftop tour)
Daily; check the official site for current hours
None for general admission; the optional guided tower tour is ticketed separately.
Lyon's landmark hilltop basilica (built 1872-1896), with panoramic views over the city and the Alps on clear days, and an elaborately mosaicked interior.
| Option | Price | Booking | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basilica, general access | Free | None — open to all | |
| Guided tower/rooftop tour | €9.00 | Separate ticket |
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See pass compatibility below ↓Overview & History
The Basilique Notre-Dame de Fourvière crowns the hill overlooking Lyon's old town, its four towers and elaborately mosaicked interior visible from across the city. As an active place of worship, the main basilica is free to enter for everyone, unlike most other attractions in this comparison — only the optional guided tower and rooftop tour carries a separate charge.
What to See: Top Highlights
The Mosaicked Interior
Elaborate 19th-century mosaics covering the basilica's nave and chapels.
The Panoramic Views
From the esplanade outside, sweeping views over Lyon and, on clear days, the Alps.
The Metal Tower (Tour Métallique)
A small Eiffel-inspired lattice tower nearby, visible in the same skyline silhouette.
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Do You Need a Lyon City Card Here?
Compare Lyon PassesNo — the basilica itself is free to enter for everyone, with or without any city pass. Only the optional guided tower tour is a separate paid add-on.
No pass required for the basilica
Free, open access to the main basilica at all times.
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