The Hill of Croix-Rousse
From the preserved Gallo-Roman remains (Amphitheatre of the Three Gauls) to the plateau, the buildings on this hill, rebuilt at the start of the 20th century, once housed the quarter’s Canuts (silk workers).
Read moreFrom the preserved Gallo-Roman remains (Amphitheatre of the Three Gauls) to the plateau, the buildings on this hill, rebuilt at the start of the 20th century, once housed the quarter’s Canuts (silk workers).
Read moreThis lively district covers some 150 hectares and extends the heart of the city to the place where two great rivers, the Rhône and Saône, meet.
Read moreDo you like local markets? You will not be disappointed ! The Saint Antoine market is teeming with Lyonnais in search of the best fresh produce for their weekend meals.
Read moreHere, the Lyon architect and town planner Tony Garnier tried to apply his utopian vision of an industrial city governed by the workers themselves.
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