⭐ The soul of Lyon : Culture, History and Secrets with a cheeky Lyon-born artist ⭐
Bonjour ! I'm Bertrand — a proudly French actor and visual artist, born and raised in Lyon. I'm also a passionate professional guide and storyteller, and I've designed this journey to dive into Lyon's rich history. Let me share with you the city's secrets and treasures, all seen through a playful French eye!
Pickup
By the fountain in the middle of the Saint-Jean square, in front of the Cathedral. I will have a white t-shirt with a logo on a wire hanger.
Description
✅ — ❤️🔥 A 360° dive into the city's soul — cuisine, architecture, history, social life and beyond
✅ — 😀 Entertaining atmosphere — enjoy my casual and cheeky style of tour guiding
✅ — 🔍 Serious and documented information — ask me anything! I'm a history expert and culture enthusiast
✅ — ✨ Iconic views and secret passages — the best of the UNESCO-protected area is yours to enjoy
BE MY GUEST AND GET IT ALL! ⭐
🐓 A peaceful and crowd-free tour, specially designed to avoid rush hours
💚 My designer’s notebook featuring the best slide graphics to guide my presentation
🍿 Top quality storytelling with a local comedian
🗝️ Access to the secret passages and their magnificent architecture
📍 True local experience: 200% LYON, 0% PARIS
2000+ YEARS OF HISTORY ⭐
🏛️ Back to the Roman time, when everything began
🏰 The Medieval period and the Renaissance, when kings and queens elevated Lyon as a major european center
⚙️ The glorious rebellious soul of the silk workers during the Industrial Revolution
💥 World War I & II and their consequences
🕯️ Origins of the Festival of Lights
FOOD, FOOD, FOOD !! ⭐
🍲 Learn the history of our prestigious food culture
🍴 Get to know the best traditional dishes and specialities of the region
📝 A list of recommendations : restaurants, boulangeries, wine bars etc.
FEEL RIGHT AT HOME ⭐
⚜️ Get to meet a genuinely local, proud-born guide
🥖 Get the best advice for the rest of your stay
😂 Enjoy the cheeky and playful touch of french humour