THE FODDER HILL
Read moreEveryone knows its name. Famous for its basilica, but also for its Roman theatres. From its 300 m high, it dominates the Saône-Rhone confluence. A strategic location which therefore explains that, on the orders of the Roman senate, Munatius Plancus established a colony there. Palaces and various buildings were built around the forum, Lugdunum was born; the emperors often stay there and christianity settled there.
The fall of the Roman Empire has caused change in spaces's occupation, the inhabitants have settled in the valley, along the Saône and the slopes cover vineyard and farmings. A basilica was built on the hill of Saint-Just and religious congregations settle. Fourvière became "the hill where people pray". To reach the hill, there are several possibilities: to climb in the "thread" (the funicular) to the metro station "Old Lyon" or to visit the various montées: the montée des Epies in the southern part, leaving the church Saint-Georges, joins the montée Gourguillon which was the only entrance in Lyon in the east and ends in the Saint-Just district; the montée Chemin-Neuf, that of Chazeaux, that of Change. You can also rush into the montée Saint-Barthélemy which is one of the oldest roads linking the city to the hill; the bravest will prefer to climb the 244 steps of the montée Garillan.
GRAND HOTEL-DIEU
Grand Hôtel-Dieu with its gardens, boutiques, hotels, halles with ...Read more
THE ROMAN AQUEDUCT OF GIER
This aqueduct, built in the 1st and 2nd centuries, crosses 23 communes, ...Read more
HÔTEL DU GOUVERNEUR MILITAIRE DE LYON
Formerly the home of Baron Jonas Vitta, the Hôtel Vitta, built in Lyon ...Read more
THE HOTEL-GOD
Hôtel-Dieu to discover the daily life of patients in the 18th century, the ...Read more
LYON OPERATION
The Opera of Lyon is an architectural masterpiece that welcomes dance and ...Read more
NOTRE-DAME-DE-MISERICORDE
Built from 1168 onwards, this church is a harmonious blend of Romanesque ...Read more
METALLIC TOWER OF FOURVIÈRE
Read moreBecause very few Lyon inhabitants know the true story of this tower, a must-visit in the landscape, Futé is proud to present it like a curiosity in this guide. This Lyon Eiffel Tower, making passing Parisians laugh, was opened to public on 3rd May, 1894. Its construction was decided by a group of craftsmen supported by the city, opposite to Fourvière, to... put the Basilica in a republican shade! Indeed, since its construction, Fourvière is not the highest point in Lyon anymore and it is this republican tower that dominates the city at an altitude of 372 m. Formerly, it hosted a restaurant and a belfry from where people could enjoy the view. The tower is sold in 1953 to the ORTF, in order to not demolish it. Since then inaccessible to the public, it supports now transmitters and continue on scoffing at Fourvière.
CORKLING CASTLE
Read moreLocated a few kilometres from Villié-Morgon, this superb castle deserves a great deal of attention. In the th century it was a defensive fortress, necessary since Burgundy was not far away. From that time remained the square dungeon, the walls, the mass and the towers. In the th century, the Lord of St. Lager became the master and bound to embellish him. In the th century, the Renaissance left a significant mark as evidenced by the inner courtyard and its galleries. Many sculptures adorn its walls. You can visit the courtyard, the kitchen with its huge fireplace, the Gothic chapel and the oubliettes. Don't forget to look in the air: Corcelles has exceptional structures.
LA TOUR GARON
The Garon tower, the vestige of the old Condrieu, integrated into the ...Read more
HOUSE OF THE GOVERNOR OF THE GABELLE
House with mullioned windows, mascarons and a carved corner raven ...Read more
CASTLE OF CHAMOUSSET
This castle was restored between 1860 and 1880 by the architect Duthoit, ...Read more
THE TOWER OF MARTIN'S PREBEND TOWER
Tower housing a magnificent spiral staircase of Renaissance style which ...Read more
SAMSON ROCK
A huge boulder at the place called Le Moulin du Pêcher in Duerne.Read more
MARQUIS DE FENOYL'S CASTLE
15th century castle, in the de Fenoyl family since 1771, with a pepperpot ...Read more
TITHE HOUSE
Superb house of the XVIIth century which dates from the time when Juliénas ...Read more
VARENNES CASTLE
Castle in the heart of the vineyards overlooking the Samson valley, ideal ...Read more