Access to a Self-Guided Tour to Traboules de Lyon: Croix-Rousse
Description
Are you planning a different exploration of Lyon, in particular the famous Croix-Rousse district with its traboules? By taking our route, you will delve into the story of a young silk weaver, preparing you for a journey through time to discover these places rich in history. At each stage, you will experience an episode of history and be challenged with observational or reflective puzzles, allowing you to rediscover these places in a completely unique way. You will be completely independent: just follow the route and solve the puzzles through our application. No fixed date is necessary, you can complete this course at your own pace.
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Itinerary
Cross a traboule decorated with street art that leads to Passage Thiaffait, a peaceful and sophisticated place housing boutiques of young fashion designers.
Take a quiet traboule typical of the neighborhood.
Discover this place and its historical anecdote.
Cross the Cour des Moirages, and discover this place steeped in history which housed the old silk workshops.
Get up high on this square and admire the city seen from above.
Walk through this magnificent staircase, well known to Instagrammers.
Admire the facade of the library on rue Polycarpe, and discover anecdotes about the history of the silk trade.
Discover the Polycarp Church while learning historical anecdotes related to the building.
Explore one of the most famous traboules in Lyon, as well as the courtyard of the Voraces, an emblematic place in the history of the silk weaving workers, the Canuts.
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Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels