Rooftop tour of Notre Dame de Fourviere Basilica

 I booked a roof top tour of the Basilica on the internet – in French ! (I did know)

First up the hill in a funicular – an uphill cable train.

We climbed many steps and heard many words, and was in the bell tower when the bells rang.  Everyone jumped and blocked their ears !

It was super with great views.  Although the tour was in French, the guide took the time to  explain a few things to us.  This is not a particularly old basilica and unusual in its bright decoration and the use of iron in construction, for example some of the stairs.

Next – Roman and modern Lyon