Overview
Lyon began as Lugdunum, founded in 43 BC by the Roman emperor Augustus as the capital of Gaul. The two amphitheatres preserved on Fourvière hill — a large theatre seating around 10,000 and a smaller odeum — were built around 15 BC and are France's oldest Roman theatres. The adjacent Gallo-Roman Museum houses some 1,300 Roman artifacts including mosaics, bronze statues, inscriptions, and the bronze tablet engraved with Emperor Claudius's speech. Each June-July the amphitheatre hosts the 'Nuits de Fourvière' music festival. Museum admission about EUR 7 (amphitheatres free). 5-minute walk from Fourvière funicular station.
Opening Hours
Museum Tue-Sun 11:00-18:00 (closed Mondays; amphitheatres 07:00-19:00)
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Pair with a visit to the Fourvière Basilica. In summer, check the amphitheatre concert lineup in advance.
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🇰🇷 Tips for Korean Travelers
Practical info for Korean travelers heading to Lyon, France from Seoul (ICN).
Korean Passport · Visa
Check visa rules for France on the Korean MOFA travel advisory site before flying — visa-free, visa-on-arrival or e-visa rules change often. Keep at least 6 months of passport validity.
Flight from Incheon (ICN)
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KRW ↔ Local Currency
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Korean Community · Korean Food
Many cities have an active Korean community in Lyon with Korean restaurants, mini-marts, and Korean-speaking guides. Search Naver Cafe or KakaoTalk open chats for "Lyon 한인" before you go.
Attractions near Gallo-Roman Museum & Theatres
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Things to Do in Lyon
Bouchon Food Tour
Visit traditional bouchon restaurants with a guide and sample Lyon's signature dishes. About EUR 90-130
Traboule Walking Tour
Explore the traboules with a guide who shares the history of silk merchants. About EUR 20-30
Fourvière Funicular & View Walk
Ride the funicular up Fourvière hill for the basilica, Roman ruins, and city panorama. Funicular round trip about EUR 4