Lyon Sightseeing
Sightseeing Overview
Old Lyon is the largest Renaissance quarter in France. It is also known for the St-Jean Cathedral and the famous traboules - the covered walkways linking entire blocks of houses. The area of Croix-Rousse is the quarter where the canuts (or silk-weavers) worked; you can discover the last authentic family silk weaving workshops in the Croix-Rousse area with Soierie Vivante, 21 rue Richan (tel: (04) 7827 1713; website: www.soierie-vivante.asso.fr). At the centre of the place de la Croix-Rousse is a memorial to Joseph-Marie Jacquard, who developed a new type of silk loom at the beginning of the 19th century, which cemented Lyon's place as a centre for the silk trade.
The Presqu'île area is home to the Museum of Fine Arts, 20 place des Terreaux (tel: (04) 7210 1740; website: www.mba-lyon.fr), as well as luxurious boutiques, such as Cartier and Hermès, which can be found on rue du Président Herriot.
Tourist Information
Place Bellecour
Tel: (04) 7277 6969 or 7233.
Website: www.lyon-france.com
There are also tourist information offices at avenue Adolphe Max, in Old Lyon, and at 3 avenue Aristide Briand, in Villeurbanne.
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