Join your local guide for a walking tour of the slopes of La Croix-Rousse, the iconic area of social protest and resistance in Lyon throughout the centuries.

During your exploration, you'll discover the rich history of resistance in Lyon through its “traboules” : from meetings of the French Resistance during World War II to the printing of clandestine newspapers, from the first social protests of the “canuts”, the silk workers, to the city's desperate resistance during the French Revolution.

You'll discover secret passages and unearth hidden gems with the help of your knowledgeable guide, a local who has lived in this area for over 25 years. During your walk, you'll hear fascinating stories and learn more about the residents' resistance to oppression.

You'll leave with a deeper understanding of Lyon's complex past and the role the traboules played in the grand history of resistance in Lyon.