Walk up Croix-Rousse Hill — rooted in History, rich with stories!
Duration
1:15 hours
Bertrand
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 history and the beauty 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!
Get to feel Lyon like with a passionate and professional guide! This walking tour highlights the city’s unique history, culture, and charm, offering a fun and engaging way to experience the true soul of Lyon.
- Meet me on Place Sathonay – a warm welcome and introduction right in the heart of Lyon
- Painted staircases & the Jardin des Plantes
- Roman Amphitheater – uncover ancient legends and echoes of the past.
- Alternative Art in the Pentes district – creativity spills from tiny corners to massive murals.
- Montée de la Grande Côte – charming medieval street offering a panoramic view.
- Place Chardonnet – once the beating heart of Lyon’s historic silk industry.
- Secret traboules – hidden covered passageways used by silk workers… and resistance fighters!
- Cour des Voraces – bold architecture and the memory of fierce social struggles that shook 19th-century Europe.
- Église du Bon Pasteur – discover the mystery behind this unfinished church.
- Esplanade de la Grande Côte – end your journey, perched above the City in a foodie area.