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Storytelling tour of Croix-Rousse in French

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Lyon, France
  • 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: French

Overview

Dive into the labyrinthine alleyways of Lyon's former silk-weaving district, Croix-Rousse, and discover the checkered events of the 19th century. Live history as you wander the traboules (covered passageways for transporting silk) in the footsteps of Jirôme Roquet, a silk-weaver and one of the orchestrators of the first silk-weavers’ uprisings. This tour is only available in French.
  • Follow the lives of real people on an immersive storytelling tour
  • Learn about the 19th century silk-weavers’ uprisings
  • Discover difficulty to access traboules
  • Uncover the history you won't find in books

What's Included

  • Visit of the traboules
  • Professional actor-guide

    Meeting and Pickup

    Meeting point

    • 51 Rue du Bon-Pasteur, 69001 Lyon, France

      Your Guide is waiting for you across 51 Good Shepherd Street. You'll recognize him by his Cybele Badge. In case of delay, please notify your Guide by phone (0420880034) who will tell you where to meet him. Once the tour has started, your Guide will no longer answer the phone.

    End point

    • Place Tolozan
      Pl. Tolozan, 69001 Lyon, France

    Operating hours
    .3:00 pm

    Itinerary

    1

    La Croix-Rousse

    1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Near public transportation
    • Most travelers can participate
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
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    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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    based on 36 reviews
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    From $23.75

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    up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

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