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Discover Lyon, a site of world heritage

On 5 December 1998 the historic area of Lyon was accorded World Humanity Heritage status. The area includes three districts : the Croix Rousse, Old Lyon and La Presqu’île.

The two main criteria that led to this classification as part of Humanity’s World Heritage were the continuity of habitation of the three areas for more than two millennia and the exceptional way in which Lyon illustrates progress and evolution in architectural design.

Old Lyon combines the ancient site of Lugdunum (the Fourvière amphitheatre) and the Renaissance district around the Saint Jean cathedral.

The Croix Rousse was born in the 19th century and is composed of the houses lived in by the “Canuts” - silk makers. These homes have traditional French wooden ceilings.

The traboules in Lyon, indoor passageways making it possible to pass from one street to another without going outside, are full of architectural curiosities: spiral stairs, courtyards opening on to first floor gardens, and much more. These passageways can mainly be found in Old Lyon and the Croix Rousse. They were used to shelter the silk makers during their revolution, but they were also of vital importance for the members of the Resistance during the Occupation of France in the Second World War.

Access
Presqu’île : metro line A, Bellecour
Croix Rousse : metro line C, Croix Rousse
Old Lyon : metro line D, Vieux Lyon

Visiting Lyon

Several types of themed visits are possible :
- Lyon as a city of creation : the Opéra National, Italian-style theatre at the Théâtre des Céléstins or the Villa des Frères Lumière.
- Lyon as capital of silk making : the Musée des Tissus, the Maison des Canuts…
You can also discover the multitude of gardens in the Croix Rousse, the Parc de la Tête d’Or or the terraced gardens at Fourvière.
As you can see, Lyon is a city that will provide you with sites to see for a long time… so lose yourself in the traboules and stroll around the gardens!

Tourist Office
The Tourist Office is a veritable mine of information. You will also find there a number of useful guides, all priced around 5 euros.
Place Bellecour (10h-18h, 7 days a week) - 04 72 77 69 69


	17/11/06 Plan your cultural outings by visiting our week's calendar !! To go out>Culture and tourism Where to find information Good ideas Cinemas Theatres Cafés-théâtres and thematic cafés Music and shows Exhibitions & Museums Books >Discovering Lyon Events in Lyon Discover Lyon, a site of world heritage On 5 December 1998 the historic area of Lyon was accorded World Humanity Heritage status. The area includes three districts : the Croix Rousse, Old Lyon and La Presqu’île. The two main criteria that led to this classification as part of Humanity’s World Heritage were the continuity of habitation of the three areas for more than two millennia and the exceptional way in which Lyon illustrates progress and evolution in architectural design. Old Lyon combines the ancient site of Lugdunum (the Fourvière amphitheatre) and the Renaissance district around the Saint Jean cathedral. The Croix Rousse was born in the 19th century and is composed of the houses lived in by the “Canuts” - silk makers. These homes have traditional French wooden ceilings. The traboules in Lyon, indoor passageways making it possible to pass from one street to another without going outside, are full of architectural curiosities: spiral stairs, courtyards opening on to first floor gardens, and much more. These passageways can mainly be found in Old Lyon and the Croix Rousse. They were used to shelter the silk makers during their revolution, but they were also of vital importance for the members of the Resistance during the Occupation of France in the Second World War. Access Presqu’île : metro line A, Bellecour Croix Rousse : metro line C, Croix Rousse Old Lyon : metro line D, Vieux Lyon Visiting Lyon Several types of themed visits are possible : - Lyon as a city of creation : the Opéra National, Italian-style theatre at the Théâtre des Céléstins or the Villa des Frères Lumière. - Lyon as capital of silk making : the Musée des Tissus, the Maison des Canuts… You can also discover the multitude of gardens in the Croix Rousse, the Parc de la Tête d’Or or the terraced gardens at Fourvière. As you can see, Lyon is a city that will provide you with sites to see for a long time… so lose yourself in the traboules and stroll around the gardens! Tourist Office The Tourist Office is a veritable mine of information. You will also find there a number of useful guides, all priced around 5 euros. Place Bellecour (10h-18h, 7 days a week) - 04 72 77 69 69