Uncover Lyon's History and Must-Sees with a Lyonnais!
Hi! I'm French and have lived in Lyon for most of my life. I love sharing my culture and history with visitors. In addition to giving tours, I'm an author and illustrator of historical comics, which allows me to offer a unique perspective on history, art, and the French lifestyle. And don't worry—jokes are included at no extra charge!
Pickup
Meet me at Place Saint-Jean, in front of Saint-Jean-Baptiste Cathedral. I’ll be standing by the small fountain in the center of the square, wearing a blue beret and holding a sign that says "Free Tour."
Description
🔥 An Authentic Tour of Lyon!
Hi!
I’m Quentin, a Lyonnais passionate about sharing French culture and history with foreigners. We’ll chat, have fun, and I’ll take you to Lyon's hidden secrets and must-see spots.
✅ We will visit what I consider the must-see sights of Lyon.
📜 Lyon has a rich history, from its time as the Gauls' capital in the Roman Empire to its role in WWII and its European influence during the Renaissance.
💥 I will take time to show you what it’s really like to live in Lyon, sharing my personal insights along the way .
🤡 This tour is suitable for all ages, and I will do my best to entertain everyone.
🧑🤝🧑 If you're a couple or a group, you only need to book for one person, and everyone can still join!
🌧️ If it rains, the tour will still go ahead, and I’ll bring some umbrellas for you.
❌If you prefer to cancel for any reason, no problem :) Please just let me know before we start!
🤓 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 culture, the silk industry, and the Canuts' struggles that inspired Karl Marx and modern socialism.
🕵️ War and Resistance: Uncover Lyon’s role during the Nazi occupation. The arrest of the Resistance leader Jean Moulin and the trial of Klaus Barbie, the infamous Gestapo officer.
🍽️ Culinary Revolution: Discover 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 ?
💁♂️ Additional informations
🥗 You will end the tour in the perfect spot to easily reach any place to eat. I will help you find something that suits you (Bouchon Lyonnais, street food, Asian district, French fusion restaurant, etc.).
🕐 The tour lasts approximately 2 hours.
Join us and you’ll be able to tell your friends that you indeed visited Lyon !