Bellecour
The origins of the Hospices Civils de Lyon hospital centre
Discover the fascinating past of two iconic buildings in Lyon’s Presqu'île district: the remaining bell tower of Hôpital de la Charité, which was demolished in the 1930s, and the recently renovated Hôtel-Dieu.
With your tour guide, take a trip through the history of medicine in Lyon, including the stories of major figures who practised here and an exploration of collections of local medical equipment.
This is a unique chance to understand the workings of these two former medical institutions, which led to the creation of the Hospices Civils de Lyon.
This guided tour also explains how patients were cared for and treatments were administered in Lyon through the ages, and also presents some occasionally surprising remedies.
Worth knowing
Please ensure you arrive 10 minutes before the tour commences.
Booking is necessary online or at +33(0)4 72 77 69 69.
Cancellation free of charge 72 hours before schedule activity.
Children and minors remain under the responsibility of their parents during this visit. The participation of an adult is mandatory for each reservation.
Health and safety commitments
In order to ensure the safety of our visitors, all tours provided by ONLYLYON Tourism have been adapted with routes that enable physical distancing and compliance with applicable health regulations:
- Group limited according to the standards in force
- The guide and all participants aged 11 and above must wear a mask at all times
- The sanitary pass will be required during this visit
- A distance of 1 metre must be maintained between participants
- Our guides are equipped with a hygiene kit
- Our guides alone make contact with objects (doors, light switches, etc.)
- Out of respect for the inhabitants, we limit the passage in the traboules during the visit
Duration
1h15
Kind
Guided tour on foot
Access
Metro A or D > Bellecour
Meeting point
In the cloister of the Grand Hôtel-Dieu, under the Cross - Lyon 2nd
Prices
Tour guides
Anneliese
Lyon has been my city of adoption for several decades now, so as a polyglot with a lovely Austrian accent to boot and a passion for Lyon, I'm here to take you on a discovery tour of the city and its surrounding areas.
I'll be delighted to guide you through this great city, from Roman times to the 21st century!
Claude
Lyon adopted me 34 years ago and I love it!
Studying languages and the history of art as well as having a passion for history determined my career as a lecturing guide.
Although I moved to Lyon by chance, I must admit I love this city and feel happy here!
I love Lyon for its past and present that combine and merge in the melting pot of history, and are also apparent in its incredible vitality that many city's envy!
I adore the uniqueness of Lyon… its glorious Roman past which archaeologists never tire of revisiting, as well as Vieux-Lyon, its Renaissance area (second only to Venice) and its secret and mysterious traboules.
My love for Lyon also resides in my love of food, as this world capital of gastronomy boasts a record of one restaurant for 294 people!
I love Lyon for its culture, its biennials and its museums which are the stuff dreams are made of!
So many reasons that explain why I'm so very attached to Lyon and wouldn't leave it for an empire..., as far as I'm concerned, it's ONLY LYON!
Bénédicte
My tours invite you to view the city like a tightrope walker balancing between light-heartedness and knowledge, gastronomy and architecture, silk and alchemy, football and botany, cinema and historic periods... And many other subjects that are the essence of Lyon.
Although I'm interested in the world in general, I chose to return to the city where I grew up, not to work but to pursue a passion: guiding visitors through Lyon, my home town. I will take you on a trip through time, from past to future, in a city where you can never be bored, and where there's something of interest for every generation. .
So if you want to discover the different areas in Lyon like a real little "gone" (street urchin), don't hesitate to follow me! I've worn out many pairs of trainers in the traboules and on the slopes of the three hills, I'm acquainted with Guignol's entire repertoire, and know where you can enjoy the best mâchons.
If you're interested, I'll be waiting under the horse's tail!
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