16-22 August 2014, Lyon, France
19 June 2014
Be sure to check out our new Lyon Walking Tours guide [PDF – English – 1MB] for some enticing routes around the city to take by foot.
Old Lyon
Welcome to Renaissance Lyon. With its cobbled streets and its buildings dating from the 15th and 16th centuries, take the time to enjoy a journey back in time and discover the city’s golden age. Prepare to be surprised by its unusual architecture as you explore its courtyards and traboules.
Croix-Rousse
Clackety-clack, clackety-clack, clackety-clack… Today the Croix-Rousse district still echoes to the sound of the weaving looms which made the city so famous in the 19th century. As you make your way down the hill, take a stroll through the “canuts” district. The word “Canut” is the name for a silk worker.
The Presqu’île district
Situated between the Rhône and Saône rivers, the Presqu’île district has plenty to offer, including huge shopping streets and emblematic monuments. From Place Bellecour to Place des Terreaux, come along and feel Lyon’s vibrant beating heart!
Last update: 19 June 2014