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!
🌟 Discover Croix-Rousse hill (without having to climb up 😌)!
Bonjour!
I’m Quentin, your local guide to Lyon’s secrets and stories. Join us through the neighborhood that shaped Lyon’s soul—a hill full of history, creativity, and surprises.
Starting at the top and winding down to the city center, you’ll explore ancient pathways, vibrant markets and street art, all without breaking a sweat. 😉
🤡 This tour is suitable for all ages, and I will do my best to entertain everyone.
🏔️ Croix-Rousse is a hill, hopefully we only go down, making it super easy. Text me if you’re concerned!
🌧️ If it rains, the tour will still go ahead, and I’ll bring some umbrellas for you.
🤓 What Will You Discover?
🍅 Market of Croix-Rousse: Walk through the farmers' market and explore the rich diversity of local products.
🏺 Fall of Lugdunum: Once a key city of the Roman Empire, learn about it's dramatic decline after the battle of Lugdunum.
👗Learn about the invention of the first automatic loom! 💥Leading to a brutal industrial transitions, sparking revolts that inspired modern socialism.
🎭 Hipster neighborhood: A hub of creativity with street art, galleries, and theaters.
🔍 Secret Pathways once used by silk workers to transport fabrics to the city.
🧑🎨 Did you know the Bartholdi Fountain was meant to face the city hall? I’m not even talking about the one in Lyon…
😋 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.).
💁♂️ Join us and you’ll be able to tell your friends that you indeed visited Lyon !
You can meet me in front of the Statue of Joseph Marie Jacquard (158 Bd de la Croix-Rousse, 69001 Lyon). It's just outside the Croix-Rousse subway station. To go there take the subway in city center and go for Croix-Rousse on the C line. I'll be wearing a blue beret and holding a red notebook.
Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end of the tour the amount that he or she considers appropriate (these usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).