Lyon's History & Must-Sees Free Tour

Join me for an authentic tour of Lyon! Discover hidden gems and iconic sights while exploring the city’s rich history and culture. Let’s chat, have fun, and dive into Lyon’s secrets with a passionate local guide!

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Things to do Lyon's History & Must-Sees Free Tour

Bonjour! I’m Quentin, a Lyonnais passionate about sharing French culture and history with foreigners. I will take the time to show you what living in Lyon is like sharing my insights along the way. We will visit what I consider the must-see sights of Lyon. What Will You Discover? - Ancient Beginnings: Explore Lyon’s origins as Lugdunum, the vibrant capital of Roman Gaul. - Renaissance and Silk industry: Learn about the Italian influences on Lyon’s architecture and the silk industry. - Lyon’s role during the Nazi occupation: the arrest of the Resistance leader Jean Moulin and the trial of Klaus Barbie. - Culinary Revolution: How Lyon earned its reputation as the culinary capital of France? - Secret Pathways: Explore hidden passages used by silk workers and Resistance fighters during WWII. - Culture and art: Did you know that Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, author of Le Petit Prince, was from Lyon? Join us, and you can tell your friends you have visited Lyon!

Included

Cathédrale Saint-Jean-Baptiste
La Longue Traboule
Les traboules du Vieux Lyon
Court of Appeal of Lyon
Le Poids de Soi
Place Bellecour
Explore Lyon’s origins as Lugdunum, the vibrant capital of Roman Gaul.
Learn about the Italian influences on Lyon’s architecture and the silk industry.
Uncover Lyon’s role during the Nazi occupation.
Discover how Lyon earned its reputation as the culinary capital of France.
Explore hidden passages used by silk workers and Resistance fighters during WWII.
Did you know that Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, author of Le Petit Prince, was from Lyon?

Meeting point

Pace Saint-Jean, 69005 Lyon, France

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