Timeline
15:34
Pick up a fresh pastry from Le Boulanger de Saint-Just. It opens early, so you can grab something warm to eat while you walk up the hill. Check before you go: it is open Mo-Fr 07:00-19:00, Sa 07:00-14:00, and Su 07:00-13:00.
16:52
Visit St Irénée church. The site is quiet and historic, with early Christian remains visible inside. It is a calm place to prepare for the view. The church is open 08:30-18:00 daily.
17:22
Head to the Esplanade de Fourvière. This is the panoramic viewpoint next to the basilica. At sunset, the sun sets toward the WSW, casting long shadows over the city. If the weather is clear, you might see Mont Blanc in the distance.
18:22
End the evening at Café Le Simone. This versatile space doubles as an art gallery, offering a relaxed atmosphere to digest your day. It is open Mo-Fr 09:30-19:30, so you will have just enough time for a final coffee or drink before closing.
Local tip
The walk from the bakery to the church is short, but the climb from the church to the Esplanade takes a bit of effort. Take it slow. The golden light starts around 16:34, so arriving at the Esplanade by 17:22 ensures you catch the full sunset.
Check before you go
- St Irénée church is open 08:30-18:00 daily. The crypt is only open Sat 14:30-17:00 and is closed in August.
- Le Boulanger de Saint-Just closes at 19:00 on weekdays, 14:00 on Saturday, and 13:00 on Sunday.
- Café Le Simone closes at 19:30 on weekdays.
Worth knowing
- Le Boulanger de Saint-Just is open at 15:34 only on Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr
- Café Le Simone is open at 18:22 only on Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr
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