{"id":27,"date":"2023-03-29T18:52:10","date_gmt":"2023-03-29T16:52:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lyon-visite.info\/en\/?p=27"},"modified":"2023-12-29T12:33:27","modified_gmt":"2023-12-29T11:33:27","slug":"old-lyon-town-tour-traboules-renaissance-courtyards","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lyon-visite.info\/en\/old-lyon-town-tour-traboules-renaissance-courtyards\/","title":{"rendered":"Old Lyon town: a tour of the famous “traboules” and the elegant Renaissance courtyards"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Self-guided tour of Old Lyon town and its mysterious traboules<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

We have prepared for you below an itinerary for visiting the famous traboules and Renaissance courtyards that you can do alone in 1h30 to 2h, alone, as a couple, with your family or in a group.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Traboules” definition: <\/strong>the old French word “traboules” refers to secret passages between streets, through Renaissance houses and courtyards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Would you prefer a guided tour?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Guided tour “Old Lyon town”<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

The Old Lyon town, from the 4th century to today<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

At the end of the Gallo-Roman period, in the 4th century, Lugdunum at the top of the hill of Fourvi\u00e8re was abandoned, its inhabitants settled on the banks of the Sa\u00f4ne and the bishopric of Saint-Jean was the new center of Lyon. An episcopal complex develops around, its chamarriers hold the keys of its doors which they close every night. Comes the 16th century, the golden age of Lyon. Drawing what is now called “Old Lyon” town. These are the Italian wars, the arrival of the Renaissance in France, Lyon is the gateway. Large European fairs four times a year, Lombard, Flemish and Champagne merchants. Seventy banks. The population doubled, reaching 20,000 souls, hence this tight habitat like a surprise bread. The wars of religion tumble, Catholics and Protestants kill each other, everything is swept away in twenty years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In 1998, the whole of the Vieux Lyon district was listed by UNESCO as an International Heritage Site. Old Lyon town is now well restored, in Florentine ocher tones. Its cobbled streets, traboules and courtyards restored to their former glory, with architectural gems from the early Renaissance. We feel here in Italy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The street “Rue du b\u0153uf”, Old Lyon town \u2014 Photo Lyon Visite<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Your tour on the map<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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