Podcast Tour The Hidden Heart of Lyon

Lyon, France
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Duration2h
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LanguagesGerman, English
Group sizeUp to 99 travelers

Overview

Step beyond the postcard-perfect facades of Lyon and plunge into a five-century saga of ambition, exploitation, and culinary genius. On this immersive journey, you will discover how the delicate, lustrous strands of Renaissance silk and the robust, earthy flavors of working-class bouchons are inextricably linked. From the hidden traboules where resistance fighters and silk weavers once tread, to the steep slopes of the Croix-Rousse, uncover the gritty, glorious truth of the people who built Lyon's wealth with their hands and fueled it with their pans.

- A 3.2 km self-guided tour with 8 stops over 120 min
- Ideal for travelers interested in History & Memory and Foodways & Culinary Identity
- Immersively told in a podcast style by experts and locals
- Matching audio content, AI guide and navigation through the app

What's included

  • Verified facts woven into an engaging story
  • Interactive in-app guide for questions about the story and surroundings
  • Precise navigation between the stops
  • Immersive podcast-style audio featuring experts and locals

What to expect

  1. 10m
    One of the last active silk weaving workshops in Vieux Lyon, representing the Renaissance origins of the trade.
  2. 10m
    A classic traditional bouchon introducing the concept of the 'Mères Lyonnaises' and working-class cuisine.
  3. Fresque des Lyonnais
    10m
    A massive trompe-l'œil mural celebrating Lyon's historical figures, bridging food and fabric.
  4. 10m
    An institutional bouchon where working-class dishes evolved into celebrated, calorie-dense cuisine.
  5. Passage Thiaffait
    10m
    A historic traboule showing the transition to the working-class weaver neighborhoods, now a creative hub.
  6. Montee De La Grande Cote
    10m
    The steep thoroughfare illustrating the physical toll of the Canuts' labor.
  7. Traboule et Cour des Voraces
    10m
    The most famous Canut traboule, featuring a monumental staircase and a history of violent worker revolts.
  8. Maison des Canuts
    10m
    A museum and active workshop dedicated to preserving the history and techniques of the Canuts.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

From Lyon's main station, take local public transport toward Soierie Saint-Georges. Get off at the nearest stop and walk the final few minutes to Soierie Saint-Georges, Lyon, France. Check the current local connection on the day of travel.

End point

From Maison des Canuts, walk to the nearest public transport stop and travel back to Lyon's main station. The departure point is Maison des Canuts, Lyon, France. Check the current local connection on the day of travel.

Additional information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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