Lyon through street art
In Lyon, art isn't limited to museums. It appears on walls, in alleyways or in the open square, telling the story, talents, and creativity of a city constantly evolving. Let yourself be surprised by a vibrant, colorful, and emotionally charged urban heritage.
Set your suitcases at the Créqui Lyon Part-Dieu**** hotel, in the heart of the city, to discover one-of-a-kind street art!
While strolling through the city, sometimes all you have to do is look up to discover true masterpieces.
This is particularly true of the famous Mur des Canuts (Silver Workers' Wall) in the Croix-Rousse district. This giant 1,200 m² fresco retraces the lives of silk workers, emblematic figures of Lyon.
It has evolved over the years and has already undergone several versions, each one more realistic than the last. Another must-see: the Fresque des Lyonnais on the banks of the Saône.
Here, the walls pay homage to more than 30 local figures: Saint-Exupéry and his Little Prince, the Lumière brothers, Paul Bocuse, as well as more contemporary figures.
Every detail is carefully crafted, and the illusion is striking!
A few steps away, La Bibliothèque de la Cité, on Rue de la Platière, celebrates the city's literary heritage across 400 m² of façade: a nod to Rabelais, Reverzy, and Louise Labé.
If you like a rougher, freer atmosphere, the slopes of Croix-Rousse are for you. In this steeply landscaped neighborhood, street art is expressed in all its diversity: stencils, collages, tags, colorful murals...
Some works are ephemeral, others long-lasting. Here, graffiti is assertive, often engaged, and always in dialogue with the neighborhood.
From the Best Western Hôtel Créqui, just a few minutes' walk from the city center, explore this unique urban scene. Art awaits you on every street corner!
Set your suitcases at the Créqui Lyon Part-Dieu**** hotel, in the heart of the city, to discover one-of-a-kind street art!
Monumental frescoes on every street corner in Lyon
While strolling through the city, sometimes all you have to do is look up to discover true masterpieces.
This is particularly true of the famous Mur des Canuts (Silver Workers' Wall) in the Croix-Rousse district. This giant 1,200 m² fresco retraces the lives of silk workers, emblematic figures of Lyon.
It has evolved over the years and has already undergone several versions, each one more realistic than the last. Another must-see: the Fresque des Lyonnais on the banks of the Saône.
Here, the walls pay homage to more than 30 local figures: Saint-Exupéry and his Little Prince, the Lumière brothers, Paul Bocuse, as well as more contemporary figures.
Every detail is carefully crafted, and the illusion is striking!
A few steps away, La Bibliothèque de la Cité, on Rue de la Platière, celebrates the city's literary heritage across 400 m² of façade: a nod to Rabelais, Reverzy, and Louise Labé.
The slopes of Croix-Rousse: the beating heart of street art
If you like a rougher, freer atmosphere, the slopes of Croix-Rousse are for you. In this steeply landscaped neighborhood, street art is expressed in all its diversity: stencils, collages, tags, colorful murals...
Some works are ephemeral, others long-lasting. Here, graffiti is assertive, often engaged, and always in dialogue with the neighborhood.
From the Best Western Hôtel Créqui, just a few minutes' walk from the city center, explore this unique urban scene. Art awaits you on every street corner!
