The secrets of Lyon's traboules
A visit to Lyon is impossible without exploring its famous traboules (traboules), secret passageways that connect one street to another, crossing courtyards and buildings. Whether they date back to the Renaissance period in Old Lyon or are linked to the history of the silk workers on the slopes of Croix-Rousse, they are the hidden soul of the city. Strolling through these vaulted corridors and interior courtyards, you enter an intimate world, a testament to a heritage unique in France.
Follow the guide to discover the traboules of Lyon, just a stone's throw from the Créqui Lyon Part-Dieu**** hotel.
A must-see district, Old Lyon is home to the most iconic traboules.
The Longue Traboule, for example, connects Rue Saint-Jean to Rue du Bœuf and crosses several Renaissance courtyards with colorful facades. Nearby, the Maison des Avocats reveals its courtyard and garden, a haven of tranquility in the heart of the neighborhood.
Finally, the Maison du Chamarier and its superb courtyard recall the central role of this neighborhood during the era of Italian merchants and Lyon's great families.
In Croix-Rousse, the traboules tell a different story.
You will discover that of the canuts, the silk workers who used these passages to transport their rolls of fabric more quickly.
The staircases and secret passages of this neighborhood reveal a more popular and authentic side of Lyon.
This guided tour of the traboules will take you through the narrow streets that gently slope down to Place des Terreaux.
By opting for a guided tour, you will benefit from fascinating anecdotes from our tour guides. Your walk often ends in front of iconic landmarks: the City Hall, the Palais des Beaux-Arts, and the spectacular Bartholdi Fountain.
You'll then reach the Wall of Famous Lyonnais, a huge trompe-l'oeil fresco immortalizing 30 famous figures, from Saint-Exupéry to Paul Bocuse.
Guided tour by OnlyLyon Tourism – reservation required.
Settle into one of the rooms at the Best Western Hôtel Créqui, just steps from Lyon's traboules!
Follow the guide to discover the traboules of Lyon, just a stone's throw from the Créqui Lyon Part-Dieu**** hotel.
The Traboules of Old Lyon
A must-see district, Old Lyon is home to the most iconic traboules.
The Longue Traboule, for example, connects Rue Saint-Jean to Rue du Bœuf and crosses several Renaissance courtyards with colorful facades. Nearby, the Maison des Avocats reveals its courtyard and garden, a haven of tranquility in the heart of the neighborhood.
Finally, the Maison du Chamarier and its superb courtyard recall the central role of this neighborhood during the era of Italian merchants and Lyon's great families.
In the footsteps of the canuts in Croix-Rousse
In Croix-Rousse, the traboules tell a different story.
You will discover that of the canuts, the silk workers who used these passages to transport their rolls of fabric more quickly.
The staircases and secret passages of this neighborhood reveal a more popular and authentic side of Lyon.
This guided tour of the traboules will take you through the narrow streets that gently slope down to Place des Terreaux.
A guided walk to uncover the mysteries of Lyon's traboules
By opting for a guided tour, you will benefit from fascinating anecdotes from our tour guides. Your walk often ends in front of iconic landmarks: the City Hall, the Palais des Beaux-Arts, and the spectacular Bartholdi Fountain.
You'll then reach the Wall of Famous Lyonnais, a huge trompe-l'oeil fresco immortalizing 30 famous figures, from Saint-Exupéry to Paul Bocuse.
Guided tour by OnlyLyon Tourism – reservation required.
Settle into one of the rooms at the Best Western Hôtel Créqui, just steps from Lyon's traboules!
