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! (1,007 reviews)
Great hotel. A little outside the main areas but close to the old Roman ruins. Spa was very small.

Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026

Fourvière Hôtel Lyon
Campanile PRIME - Lyon Centre Gare Part Dieu

Campanile PRIME - Lyon Centre Gare Part Dieu

3 out of 5
31 rue Maurice Flandin Lyon Rhone
The price is ฿2,666 per night from 13 Mar to 14 Mar
฿2,666
฿3,071 total
13 Mar - 14 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! (1,310 reviews)
emplacement idéal face a la gare

Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026

Campanile PRIME - 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
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The price is ฿2,323 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
฿2,323
฿2,694 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! (1,003 reviews)
Good

Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026

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

Premiere Classe Lyon Centre - Gare Part Dieu

2 out of 5
75 Boulevard Marius Vivier Merle Lyon Rhone
The price is ฿1,905 per night from 7 Apr to 8 Apr
฿1,905
฿2,178 total
7 Apr - 8 Apr
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 clean rooms in their ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,016 reviews)
Clean room, close to the train station, shopping and cafes/restaurants. Easy to get in and out. Enjoyed our stay there.

Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026

Premiere Classe Lyon Centre - Gare Part Dieu
NH Lyon Airport

NH Lyon Airport

4 out of 5
Terminal 1, BP 202 Colombier-Saugnieu Rhone
The price is ฿3,703 per night from 6 Apr to 7 Apr
฿3,703
฿4,226 total
6 Apr - 7 Apr
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! (1,036 reviews)
It was very good!

Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026

NH Lyon Airport
Bikube Lyon

Bikube Lyon

4 out of 5
9 Rue Saint-Théodore Lyon Rhône
The price is ฿2,729 per night from 5 Apr to 6 Apr
฿2,729
฿3,214 total
5 Apr - 6 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Lyon. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Part Dieu Mall and Bellecour Square are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (242 reviews)
Bikube Lyon is ideally located for my office but the staff and facilities are what make it so great. The team are friendly, the rooms are well appointed and it’s very relaxed. I can also recommend breakfast and dinner.

Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026

Bikube Lyon
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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