Age
0+
Group size
1-7
Transport
On foot
Language
English
Duration
2 hours
About this experience
In Lyon, there are more than 400 traboules - secret passages between houses with intricate transitions. Only the locals know about their existence. During the tour, we will visit several of them. Walking through the traboules is a real quest: pushing a door, you can come across a dead-end or see ancient galleries. A walk through Renaissance streets and Florentine courtyards is also included in the program.
What to expect
- The main Cathedral of the 12th century, where papal elections took place and the French king married
- Secret passages - traboules, passing through the entire Old Town and known only to the locals
- Ancient silk shops, preserving the technologies of Lyon silk
- Medieval Renaissance streets and Florentine courtyards
- The house of the King of France, where he stayed during his marriage
You will learn:
- What are bouchons and why are they popular
- How the traboules appeared and why they were needed
- How the Lyonnais organized their life in the Middle Ages and early Renaissance
- How the first conclave took place and which popes were crowned in Lyon
- Why Lyon is considered the cultural and culinary capital of France
- How the Lyonnaise puppet was created
- Where jewelry is made from stained glass and organic gold
- How the trade in Lyon silk developed
Organizational Details
- The program will be interesting for participants of all ages
- The tour is entirely on foot, so bring an umbrella for rain and a sun hat for sun protection
- You need to get to the meeting point on your own. If necessary, I can arrange a transfer - please inquire about the cost in the correspondence.
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