Explore Lyon’s Hidden Gems

Explore Lyon’s Hidden Gems
Paris’ more humane twin, Lyon is an underrated tourist destination of France. Embedded in the heart of the country, this spectacular city rises at the confluence of rivers Rhône and Saône. In the bygone era, Lyon served as the capital of the Roman Empire, ushering in the industrial revolution in France. Today, this thriving hub of culture is regarded as the gastronomical capital of the country and a gateway to the best of French heritage, with the several UNESCO World Heritage Sites that stand interspersed in the city’s landscape. Read on to know about some of the marvelous, unique landmarks of Lyon that add to its beguiling charm.
Traboules Secret Passages
Secret alleyways and mysterious stairways provided a safe route for silk workers to transport their wares to and from the market. Lyon is home to nearly 400 such traboules, or secret routes, which snake through buildings and abodes forming an endless covered passageway. Predominantly found in the areas of Vieux-Lyon and the Pentes de la Croix-Rousse, these serpentine passageways are among the city’s best-kept secrets.
Historic Roman Theaters
The Fourvière area of Lyon boasts two, unmatched cultural gems—well-preserved ancient Roman theaters. The massive Fourvière Archeological Park is the older of the two, dating back to 15 BCE. An enormous stage segues into steeply tiered seating, historically all of which were used for cultural performances. The Odeon is the smaller theater, comprising inlaid marble flooring and exquisite design. Having hosted poetry and musical recitals, this Roman theater has played a critical role in expanding the cultural landscape of the city.
While regaling at the splendid Fourvière Archeological Park, you can also spot the rising peaks of the Basilica of Notre Dame de Fourviere Lyon, France—a neo-classical fortress church, which is also home to an impressive observatory.
Jardin Rosa Mir
This unusual botanical garden is symbolic of the spirit of survival. Spanning a large courtyard, Jardin Rosa Mir is a stellar work of passion, created by Jules Senis. When lying on his apparent deathbed, suffering the harsh blows of cancer, Senis thought that if he recovered, he would adorn the heart of Lyon with a bewitching garden to mark his triumph over death. Recover he did, and went on to build a unique maze of gardens, featuring vibrant flowers and verdant trees aplenty. Inspired by Gaudi’s Park Guell in Barcelona, this surreal garden is a hidden gem of Lyon.
Maison des Canuts
Housed in the La Croix-Roussen area of Lyon, the Maison des Canuts is a fascinating museum that chronicles the rich, 500-year-old history of the city’s thriving silk industry. This former hub of silk-making now stands worn out and draped in the robes of dust and abandonment. However, the impact of silk trade and the wealth that it endowed the city remains palpable even today, luring tourists to get their hands on some of the best silken apparel of the world, right here in Lyon.
Do keep this guide handy when exploring the wondrous locales of Lyon!
Author Name
Divya Kabadi

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