Why choose this Lyon tour ?
Embark on a compelling 2-hour tour delving into Lyon’s significant role during World War II, a period etched in the city’s history as the capital of the Resistance.
Led by a licensed guide with a deep personal connection to the subject matter, this tour offers a unique insight into Lyon’s wartime significance.
Uncover why Lyon held such paramount importance and what distinguished it during this critical era.
Visit the clandestine printing sites where the brave Resistants produced their underground newspapers. Explore the places where the Jewish population practiced their faith, often facing persecution and arrest. Discover the hidden locations where Resistants strategized and established their networks, as well as the poignant plaques honoring those who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country. Additionally, gain a somber understanding of the sites where the Gestapo and Nazis carried out acts of torture and repression.
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What makes Lyon Capital of Resistance Guided Walking Tour a unique experience ?
Follow Clémence through the famous “Traboules” that helped Resistants to organize their underground activities such as printing and mailing.
Discover the hidden locations where Resistants strategized and established their networks, as well as the poignant plaques honoring those who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country.
Understand what happened for the liberation of Lyon on September 3rd 1944.
During the tour, discover a totally different district in the city, on the slopes of the hill. This district is full of History and we can mention the work of the silk workers and their uprisings in the 19th century.
Discover hidden churches, ruins of an amphitheatre, statue of M. Jacquard and the street Sainte-Catherine, the place of a terrible roundup of jews during the occupation.
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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- Lyon Capital of Resistance Guided Walking Tour
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by Les visites de Clémence.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at Europe/Paris.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- This Tour is Rated 5 Stars based on 3 valid reviews on TRIPADVISOR.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.
