Lyon Trip Overview
Come and discover the history of Lyon from its birth to the first workers’ revolts of the 19th century. 20 centuries of a rich and fascinating history, punctuated with anecdotes and little surprises from Lyon!
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Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes
Starts: Lyon, France
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Lyon, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France
Come and discover the history of Lyon from its birth to the first workers’ revolts of the 19th century. 20 centuries of a rich and fascinating history, punctuated with anecdotes and little surprises from Lyon!
Itinerary
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Stop At: Basilique Notre Dame de Fourviere, 8 Place de Fourviere, 69005 Lyon France
The people of Lyon have had a special relationship with the Virgin for centuries, I will tell you this story and the construction of the basilica in front of the monument (we do not enter the monuments)
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Theatres Romains de Fourviere, 6 rue de l Antiquaille, 69005 Lyon France
Lyon has one of the most beautiful ancient theaters in Gaul, we will talk about the birth of Lyon under the Roman Empire
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Vieux Lyon, 69005 Lyon France
We will cross medieval and Renaissance Lyon on foot, with a few surprise detours
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Place des Terreaux, 69001 Lyon France
We will discover how the Place des Terreaux became the new city center of Lyon in the 17th century, and the major construction sites that revolutionized the Presqu’île
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Croix-Rousse, Lyon France
The slopes of Croix-Rousse will take you back to the time of the canuts, its very Lyonnais workers famous for their fight
Duration: 30 minutes
