Jardin du Rosaire
A terraced garden below Notre-Dame de Fourvière, overlooking the Old Town's rooftops; the best walking route from the basilica back down to the Old Town.
The Jardin du Rosaire lies on the steep eastern slope below Fourvière Basilica and is part of the Parc des Hauteurs (Heights Park). Winding paths and steps pass through flowerbeds, rose bushes and fruit trees, with views over the Old Town's red rooftops, the Saône and the Presqu'île beyond. The suggested route is to take the funicular up to Fourvière, visit the basilica, then walk down through the garden for about 15 minutes to near Saint-Jean Cathedral. This saves energy and offers great views. Free. Closing times are earlier in winter.
Opening hours
Approx. 7:00 am–7:30 pm (winter until around 5:30 pm)
Nearby sights
- Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière
- Vieux Lyon
- Musée Miniature et Cinéma
- Lyon Cathedral (Cathédrale Saint-Jean-Baptiste)
- Ancient Theatres of Fourvière & Lugdunum Museum
- Musée Gadagne
- Fresque des Lyonnais
- Basilica of Saint-Martin d'Ainay