You can reach by the “fourviere” and old kind of metro and there it is! The whole city under your feet!
This church is absolutely amazing - and I say this having seen plenty of churches in Europe in my life. I've never been more stunned by the art and design of a European church like this one before. It's definitely worth checking out!
The interior of this Basilique is like no other. Every surface is covered with glittering mosaics or wood carvings. The pillars are stunning, and even the floor was treated with artistic reverence. This is a "must see" in Lyon. Ride the funicular up and walk down (note: Your metro ticket is good for one hour so you can use it to go up if you've taken the metro within the hour).
Having visited Notre Dame in Paris and the ancient Roman ruins of the city in Rome, my wife and I were very excited about jumping on the Lyon city bus and exploring the remains of a Roman Theatre on our way up the hill to the absolutely stunning Basilique standing atop of Lyon. When we got there-in beautiful weather- we were greeted with amazing views across the whole city and an absolutely stunning facade of the cathedral itself, easily comparable to anything visited in Paris or beyond. The interior is breathtaking, with intricate mosaic floors and wall pieces alongside beautiful statues and stained glass windows. The views outside are worth the trip alone. A breathtaking visit and walking back down to the old town is a relaxing event in itself. Cannot recommend it highly enough.
A site that is visible from all over Lyon. I did not know the history but the mosaics inside are incredible.
