Rebels, artists & dreamers — Echoes of subculture in Lyon's hidden corners!
Both tour guide and theater comedian, I am passionate with the history and culture of the city I was born in. I know every little passage and anecdote in this millefeuille of cultures.
Pickup
I will be on the square, with a white-t-shirt on a wire hanger, near the statue.
Description
Feel the rebel heart of Lyon with a passionate professional guide, also a local artist and actor.
Good morning ! I'm Bertrand, I was born and raised in Lyon, I'm an actor and visual artist willing to share my experience of the city's atmosphere in an authentic and funny way.
Let's meet! I love to share my passion and take groups through the hidden gems and monuments of the UNESCO protected area, with a French eye full of soul!
From revolutionary roots to indie cafés and street art-covered staircases, discover Croix-Rousse’s edgy side. We’ll walk through alternative corners where subculture thrives, creativity explodes, and the city beats to its own rhythm — far from the tourist clichés.
Underground vibes, street art, radical stories — welcome to the hill that doesn’t follow the rules!
- Meet me on Place Sathonay — a warm welcome and introduction right in the heart of Lyon
- Place Rouville — where the beautiful flirts with the ugly in a controversial panorama
- Alternative Art — creativity in every corner
- Maison Brunet — when new technologies led to major social changes and architectural oddities
- Église du Bon Pasteur — everything went wrong in the construction of this massive abandonned church
- Panorama — everything went wrong in the construction of this massive church and the blocks around it
- Roman Amphitheater — uncover ancient legends of those who rioted against the imperial power
- Tunnel de la Croix-Rousse — a surprising record for this former underground railway
- Montée de la Grande Côte — hip zone in a medieval street filled with cafés and craft shops
- Street art ! — from the small details to the large painted stairs, from the local artists to the world famous ones.
- Tales of resistance — hidden covered passageways used by resistance fighters during WWII
- Cour des Voraces — bold architecture and the memory of fierce social struggles that shook 19th-century Europe.
- Esplanade de la Grande Côte — end your journey, perched above the City in a foodie area.