Explore Lyon’s Liveliest Area: From Silk to Street Art
ID: GYG875834-1378495
Category:
Country: France
Duration:
01:45 hours
Description
Bonjour!
I’m Quentin, your local guide to Lyon’s secrets and stories. Join us through the neighborhood that shaped Lyon’s soul—a hill full of history, creativity, and surprises.
Discover Croix-Rousse hill (without having to climb up )!
Starting at the top and winding down to the city center, you’ll explore ancient pathways, vibrant markets and street art, all without breaking a sweat.
✅ This tour is suitable for all ages, and I will do my best to entertain everyone.
✅ Croix-Rousse is a hill, hopefully we only go down, making it super easy. Text me if you’re concerned!
What Will You Discover?
- Market of Croix-Rousse: Walk through the farmers' market and explore the rich diversity of local products.
- Fall of Lugdunum: Once a key city of the Roman Empire, learn about it's dramatic decline after the battle of Lugdunum.
- In 1831, 30,000 silk workers lived on Croix-Rousse. Discover their craft and the invention of the first automatic loom!
- Silk workers endured a brutal transition from artisanal craftsmanship to industrial production, leading to huge revolts that inspired modern socialism.
- Hipster neighborhood : A hub of creativity with street art, galleries, and theaters.
Secret Pathways once used by silk workers to transport fabrics to the city.
- Did you know the Bartholdi Fountain was meant to face the city hall? I’m not even talking about the one in Lyon…
You will end the tour in the perfect spot to easily reach any place to eat. I will help you find something that suits you (Bouchon Lyonnais, street food, Asian district, French fusion restaurant, etc.).
✅ Join us and you’ll be able to tell your friends that you indeed visited Lyon !
Highlights
- Explore the market of Croix-Rousse and see the diversity of local products.
- Walk through secret pathways once used by silk workers to transport fabrics.
- Learn about the fall of Lugdunum, a key city of the Roman Empire.
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Suitable for all ages, but involves walking downhill
☔️️ If it rains, the tour will still go ahead, and I’ll bring some umbrellas for you.
I’m paid by tips, but you’re free to give whatever you can and what you think it's worth. Really, you do you!
You can meet me in front of the Statue of Joseph Marie Jacquard (158 Bd de la Croix-Rousse, 69001 Lyon).
It's just outside the Croix-Rousse subway station. To go there take the subway in city center and go for Croix-Rousse on the C line.
I'll be wearing a blue beret and a red notebook.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
