Lyon’s History and Must-Sees with a Lyonnais! (English Tour)

About this tour

Bonjour! I’m Quentin, a Lyonnais passionate about sharing French culture and history with foreigners. We’ll chat, have fun, and I’ll take you to Lyon’s hidden secrets and must-see spots.

We will visit what I consider the must-see sights of Lyon.

✅ Lyon has a rich history, from its time as the Gauls’ capital in the Roman Empire to its role in WWII and its European influence during the Renaissance.
✅ I will take time to show you what it’s really like to live in Lyon, sharing my personal insights along the way .
✅ This tour is suitable for all ages, and I will do my best to entertain everyone.

What Will You Discover?

– Ancient Beginnings: Explore Lyon’s origins as Lugdunum, the vibrant capital of Roman Gaul.

– Renaissance and Silk industry: Learn about the Italian influences on Lyon’s architecture and culture, the silk industry, and the Canuts’ struggles.

– War and Resistance: Uncover Lyon’s role during the Nazi occupation. The arrest of the Resistance leader Jean Moulin and the trial of Klaus Barbie, the infamous Gestapo officer.

– Culinary Revolution: Discover how Lyon earned its reputation as the culinary capital of France.

– Secret Pathways: Explore hidden passages used by silk workers and Resistance fighters during WWII.

– Culture and art : Did you know that Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, author of Le Petit Prince, was from Lyon ?

You will end the tour in the perfect spot to easily reach any place to eat. I will help you find something that suits you.

✅ Join us and you’ll be able to tell your friends that you indeed visited Lyon