Esplanade de Fourvière

Esplanade de Fourvière is a scenic viewpoint in , , . Esplanade de Fourvière is situated nearby to the church , as well as near .

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Fourvière and Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière.

Peak
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is a city district of , , a hill immediately west of the old part of the town, rising from the river . It is the site of the original Roman settlement of Lugdunum in 43 BC.

Cathedral
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The is a minor basilica in , France. It was built with private funds between 1872 and 1896 in a dominant position overlooking the city.

Museum
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is situated 100 metres south of Esplanade de Fourvière.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Vieux Lyon and Saint-Jean Neighbourhood in Lyon.

Suburb
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is the largest Renaissance district of . In 1964, , the city's oldest district, became the first site in France to be protected under the Malraux law to protect France's cultural sites.

Neighborhood
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is a neighborhood.

Neighborhood
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is a quarter located in the , . It was named after the parish church. Located in the perimeter saved registered to the UNESCO World Heritage Site, it is one of the three parishes of the , the historic center of the city.

Esplanade de Fourvière

Latitude
45.76275° or 45° 45′ 46″ north
Longitude
4.82301° or 4° 49′ 23″ east
Open location code
8FQ6QR7F+36
Open­Street­Map ID
node 262861507
Open­Street­Map feature
tourism=­viewpoint
Open­Street­Map attribute
wheelchair=­yes
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