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Discover Lyon through its hills : Private Tour

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Discover Lyon’s Iconic Hills – Fourvière & Croix-Rousse Tour
Explore the two legendary hills of Lyon, Fourvière and Croix-Rousse, which have shaped the city’s history, culture, and identity for centuries. Located near the city center, these hills reveal Lyon’s fascinating past, from its Roman origins to its role as the capital of silk production.

✨ Fourvière – The Birthplace of Lyon
Visit the stunning Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière, offering breathtaking panoramic views.
Explore Roman ruins, including the ancient theater and odeon.
‍♂️ Wander through historic alleyways, where Lyon’s past comes to life.

✨ Croix-Rousse – The Silk Workers’ District
️‍♂️ Uncover the secrets of the traboules, hidden passageways used by silk weavers.
Learn about the Canuts’ revolution, a pivotal moment in labor history.
Discover the artistic and bohemian spirit of Croix-Rousse, home to murals and street art.

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Place Saint-Jean
69005 Lyon, France

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Opera National de Lyon

The Opéra Nouvel (Nouvel Opera House) in Lyon, France is the home of the Opéra National de Lyon. The original opera house was re-designed by the distinguished French architect, Jean Nouvel between 1985 and 1993 in association with the agency of scenography dUCKS scéno and the acoustician Peutz. Serge Dorny was appointed general director in 2003.
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La Croix-Rousse

La Croix-Rousse is a hill 254 metres (833 ft) high in the city of Lyon, France, as well as the name of a neighborhood located on this hill. The neighborhood is divided into les pentes (slopes, belonging to the city's 1st arrondissement) and le plateau (atop the hill, part of the 4th arrondissement). The name "La Croix-Rousse" ('the russet/red cross') comes from a reddish-brown stone cross erected there in the 16th century.
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Jardin des Chartreux - Clos St Benoit

The Jardin des Chartreux is a Lyon park of about one hectare. Located in the 1st arrondissement of Lyon on the slopes of the Croix-Rousse, it is crossed by the passage Gonin, pedestrian path, which connects the course of General Giraud, that the garden runs between the rise of Muette and the place Rouville, at St. Vincent's wharf.
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Colline de Fourviere

Fourvière is a district of Lyon, France, a hill immediately west of the old part of the town, rising from the river Saône.Fourviere is the site of the original Roman settlement of Lugdunum (43 BC).On the south side of Fourvière are the vast ruins of Roman Baths, partially intact ruins of a Roman Theatre (15 BC) and a 2nd Century Roman Odéon rediscovered in the 20th century and now home to a museum as well as a series of concerts and operas throughout the summer.
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Amphitheater of the Three Gauls

The Amphitheatre of the Three Gauls (French: Amphithéâtre des Trois Gaules) of Lugdunum (Lyon) was part of the federal sanctuary of the three Gauls dedicated to the cult of Rome and Augustus celebrated by the 60 Gallic tribes when they gathered at Lugdunum. In 1961, it was classified as monument historique.
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Theatres Romains de Fourviere

The Ancient Theatre of Fourvière (French: Théâtre antique de Lyon) is a Roman theatre in Lyon, France. It was built on the hill of Fourvière, which is located in the center of the Roman city.
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A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST).This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. Read more Apr 2025

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