Set out through the streets of Old Lyon for a morning stroll through its three areas with a leading expert on traboules, the typical passageways of the city of Lyon! Together, we'll take a two-hour enchanting walk to discover the city's most beautiful treasures, built during the Renaissance.
We'll meet at the foot of the Saint-Paul train station and head towards Rue Octavio-Mey for our first traboule. The walk will then continue along Rue François Vernay, Rue Lainerie, Rue Juiverie, and so on, until we reach Place du Change. We'll then visit the Saint-Jean area and finally the Saint-Georges area, the end of our journey, after an uninterrupted exploration of these little architectural gems nestled within the buildings.
Lyon is a city that conceals many of its treasures and wonders behind its doors and façades. A secret city, reflecting the character commonly attributed to its inhabitants. If you're not staying for long, it's therefore preferable, if not essential, to be informed and accompanied in order to appreciate its charms. I know all of Lyon's traboules. I have visited them all, and then I designed the most beautiful tour routes imaginable using all those that are open to the public.
It's also a journey through time, from the distant era of Antiquity to the present day. From square to square, from street to street, from traboule to remarkable inner courtyard, a change of scenery and enchantment are guaranteed as you encounter this exceptional heritage.