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Vieux-Lyon in 1 hour
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Last updated date : 07/02/2026
Set out on a one-hour historical stroll around Medieval and Renaissance Lyon.
This first discovery tour of the Vieux-Lyon area invites you to walk through the cobbled alleyways of the Saint Jean area, via its miraboules (internal courtyards) and traboules, to discover the atmosphere which is so very characteristic. Urbanized as early as the Middle Ages, the area now boasts 24 hectares of buildings mainly dating back to the 15th and 16th century, combining Gothic and Renaissance architecture.
Go back to the times of the great fairs that secured the wealth and celebrity of the city and relive the history of leading local and Italian families who left their mark here.
Your guide will reveal secrets and anecdotes that have made the reputation of this historic area, which is the first area in France to have been preserved and inscribed on UNESCO's World Heritage List.
Tour provided by ONLYLYON Tourisme et Congrès's tour guides
Practical information
Address
Place Saint-Jean - 69005 Lyon 5ème
Languages
German, English, Spanish, French, Italian
Prices
Adult: 13 €, Student: 9 €.
Free entry for children under 8.
Openings
All year round, daily except on January 1st and December 25th.
Tours and workshops
Vieux-Lyon in 1 hour
Place Saint-Jean, à côté de la statue
Place Saint-Jean - 69005 Lyon 5ème
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