Lyon: Traboules Private Tour of the Secret Passages – Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France

EXPERIENCE:

Step into the shadowed paths of history with an exclusive Traboules Tour of Lyon. These legendary secret passages, the very soul of the city, offer a journey through time. Originally designed to save time by providing shortcuts through the city’s buildings, the Traboules have since been the silent witnesses to Lyon’s most pivotal moments.

From the silk workers, the Canuts, who revolutionized the textile industry, to the courageous French Resistance fighters of World War II, these passageways have stories to tell. Starting in the vibrant Croix Rousse, weaving through the heart of Presqu’île, and culminating in the ancient, medieval Traboules of Vieux Lyon, this tour is an invitation to uncover the hidden tales of bravery, innovation, and survival.

Dare to explore the unseen Lyon, where every corner holds a secret waiting to be discovered.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:

Discover the hidden passageways of Lyon on a guided tour
Learn about the history of the city and its most important moments
Walk through the Traboules of Croix Rousse, Presqu’île, and Vieux Lyon
Hear stories of the Canuts, silk workers who revolutionized the textile industry
See the places where the French Resistance fighters of World War II lived

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