This basilica is one of the minor basilicas in Lyon. It is dedicated to the Virgin Mary and reminds people of the epidemic plague in 1643. The basilica has 4 towers and prides itself with beautiful mosaics and windows. There are two churches in the basilica, the upper one is not very original but the one below is really beautiful. First sketches of this building date back to 1846 in Palermo.
There are many shops, museums, gardens and restaurants where you...
This basilica is one of the minor basilicas in Lyon. It is dedicated to the Virgin Mary and reminds people of the epidemic plague in 1643. The basilica has 4 towers and prides itself with beautiful mosaics and windows. There are two churches in the basilica, the upper one is not very original but the one below is really beautiful. First sketches of this building date back to 1846 in Palermo.
There are many shops, museums, gardens and restaurants where you can spend a whole afternoon without having to go away for lunch. The souvenir shop is a great place to buy cute things for your beloved ones. At times it is also possible to enjoy concerts at the basilica. For this check the website http://www.fourviere.org
When approaching from the car park you can the elevator which gives access to the crypt and the basilica. The elevator operates from 9 am to 6:30 pm, so be sure to check what time it is. The overall opening hours of the basilica are from 7 am to 7 pm.