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Croix-Rousse Free Tour: The Authentic Soul of Lyon
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Diego Puente
Duration
2 hours
Meeting point
Place de la Croix-Rousse
Languages
Spanish
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Overview
Want to discover the authentic soul of Lyon? Join this walking tour of the Croix-Rousse, the mythical "colline qui travaille" (the hill that works). I'm Diego, Mexican journalist and resident of this neighborhood for years. I will take you on a tour that combines working class history, spectacular viewpoints and the rebellious spirit that defines the Croix-Rousse.
During the tour we will walk down from the Plateau to the Pentes, passing through:
- The vibrant Place de la Croix-Rousse.
- The impressive Mur des Canuts, the largest mural in Europe
- The emblematic Boulevard de la Croix-Rousse and Lyon's most authentic marketplace
- Viewpoints with unforgettable panoramic views
- The mythical Cour des Voraces and its historical traboules
- Charming pedestrian streets such as the Montée de la Grande-Côte
- The unique architecture of the canuts and the Roman Amphitheater
We will relive the famous revolts of the canuts, discover their secrets, their struggles and their legacy. A walk that links the Roman Lyon with the working class Lyon of the 19th century and the bohemian district of today, a tour full of anecdotes, breathtaking views and a lot of history. Ideal for those who want to know Lyon beyond the touristic.
During the tour we will walk down from the Plateau to the Pentes, passing through:
- The vibrant Place de la Croix-Rousse.
- The impressive Mur des Canuts, the largest mural in Europe
- The emblematic Boulevard de la Croix-Rousse and Lyon's most authentic marketplace
- Viewpoints with unforgettable panoramic views
- The mythical Cour des Voraces and its historical traboules
- Charming pedestrian streets such as the Montée de la Grande-Côte
- The unique architecture of the canuts and the Roman Amphitheater
We will relive the famous revolts of the canuts, discover their secrets, their struggles and their legacy. A walk that links the Roman Lyon with the working class Lyon of the 19th century and the bohemian district of today, a tour full of anecdotes, breathtaking views and a lot of history. Ideal for those who want to know Lyon beyond the touristic.
Tour Conditions
Accessibility
Not wheelchair accessible
Minimum Attendees
No minimum attendees
Children
Suitable for families with children
Extra Fees
No additional cost
Pets
Pet-friendly
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This activity includes:
- Le Gros Caillou
- Mur des Canuts
- Place de la Croix-Rousse
- Amphitheater of the Three Gauls
- Traboule et Cour des Voraces
- Place des Tapis
- Place Bellevue
On arrival
You will find us at the Place de la Croix-Rousse, right in front of the statue of Joseph-Marie Jacquard. You can't miss it: the square is located exactly at the exit of the Croix-Rousse Metro station (Line C). In order for you to spot me instantly in the crowd, I'll be looking for a visible spot and I'll be wearing a flashy red cap and holding an iPad in my hand - impossible to miss! I recommend you arrive a few minutes early to start on time.
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