What you'll hear inside Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière:

• 1
  Upper Church

  The principal Marian church features striking mosaics and gilded decoration throughout, culminating at the grand altar.

• 2
  Lower Church or Crypt of Saint Joseph

  The Lower Church of Saint Joseph is a subterranean chapel dedicated to the Holy Family.

• 3
  Tower of Prudence or Observatory

  The Tower of Prudence is the northeastern tower of Lyon's symbolic quartet, each representing one of the cardinal virtues.

• 4
  Tower of Strength

  The north-west tower features carved stone reliefs depicting two biblical scenes: Samson's combat with the lion and Jacob's wrestling with the angel.

• 5
  Tower of Justice

  The south-western tower in Lyon features ornate decorative carvings depicting scenes of Solomon's Judgment and David vanquishing Goliath.

• 6
  Tower of Temperance

  The south-east tower stands without figurative decoration, its significance derived purely from its symbolic position and historical attribution rather than ornamental embellishment.

• 7
  Statue of Saint Michael the Archangel

  This gilded bronze statue by Paul-Émile Millefaut crowns the basilica's apse, depicting the eternal struggle between Good and Evil.

• 8
  Mosaics of Heresies

  Eleven controversial mosaics encircle the main altar at Mosaicos de las Herejías, each depicting major heretical movements throughout history.

• 9
  Great Organ

  The Grand Organ boasts 47 stops, restored by Jean Renaud in 1996 and subsequently by Michel Jurine between 2019 and 2020.

• 10
  Double-Flight Monumental Staircase

  A striking double-flight staircase linking the basilica's upper and lower levels, connecting two distinct chapels.