Lyon’s Iconic Views and Hidden Stories 🧵🎨🌟
Tour description
Bonjour!
I’m Quentin, your local guide to Lyon’s secrets and stories. Join me as we explore the places that shaped Lyon’s soul and its most beautiful spots 🌟
✅ Starting in Croix-Rousse and winding down to the city center (Presque-île), you’ll explore explore the places that shaped Lyon’s soul.
💥 I will take time to show you what it’s really like to live in Lyon, sharing my personal insights along the way .
🏔️ Croix-Rousse is a hill, hopefully we only go down, making it super easy. Text me if you’re concerned!
🤡 This tour is suitable for all ages, and I will do my best to entertain everyone.
🌧️ If it rains, the tour will still go ahead, and I’ll bring some umbrellas for you.
🤓 What Will You Discover?
🎨 Le Mur des Canuts: Discover Europe’s largest mural.
🍅 Market of Croix-Rousse: Explore the rich diversity of local products.
🏺 Fall of Lugdunum: Once a key city of the Roman Empire, learn about it's dramatic decline.
🕵️ Resistance: Learn about the dramatic story of the resistance leader Jean Moulin.
👗Learn about the invention of the first automatic loom! 💥Leading to the revolts that inspired modern socialism.
🎭 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 !
What will we see on this tour?
