Traboule, Lyon

Name: Traboule
Address: Lyon, France

#178 among attractions in Lyon

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Traboules are a type of secret covered passageways primarily associated with the city of Lyon, France, but also located in the French cities of Villefranche-sur-Saône, Mâcon, Saint-Étienne, along with a few in Chambéry). In Lyon, they were originally used by silk manufacturers and other merchants to transport their products. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 45°46'13"N, 4°50'3"E

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Arrondissement 1ER (Grande Côte - Annonciade)Lyon France

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Traboule – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Musée des Beaux-Arts de Lyon, Fontaine Bartholdi, Opéra de Lyon, City Hall.

~1350 ftS
Ancient and modern art and artifacts
Musée des Beaux-Arts de Lyon, Lyon
7 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Lyon, France, the Musée des Beaux-Arts de Lyon is a premier destination for art lovers and a jewel in the city's cultural crown. Housed in a stunning 17th-century Benedictine convent, this museum boasts one of the largest art collections in...
~1040 ftS
Historical site by a celebrated sculptor
Fontaine Bartholdi, Lyon
6 min walk • The Fontaine Bartholdi is an emblematic monument located in the heart of Lyon, France. Unveiled in 1892, this grandiose fountain is the work of the renowned sculptor Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi, who is also credited with designing the Statue of Liberty.
~1200 ftSE
Theater, Concerts and shows, Opera
Opéra de Lyon, Lyon
6 min walk • The Opéra de Lyon stands as a cultural beacon in the heart of Lyon, France, celebrated for its exceptional contributions to the performing arts. This modern theater, known for its innovative and eclectic programming, is a premier destination for opera enthusiasts...
~970 ftS
Grand historical landmark and city hall
City Hall, Lyon
5 min walk • Lyon City Hall, known as Hôtel de Ville de Lyon, stands as a historic and architectural masterpiece in the heart of Lyon, France. This grand building, constructed in the 17th century between 1645 and 1651 under the design of architect Simon Maupin, later underwent...
~1530 ftSW
Church
Église Notre Dame Saint-Vincent, Lyon
8 min walk • The Église Notre Dame Saint-Vincent is a Roman Catholic church located in Lyon, on the banks of the Saône, quai Saint-Vincent, in the 1st arrondissement of Lyon. In 1984, it was classified as monument historique.
~1110 ftSW
Square
Place des Terreaux, Lyon
6 min walk • The Place des Terreaux is a square located in the center of Lyon, France, on the Presqu'île between the Rhône and the Saône, at the foot of the hill of La Croix-Rousse in the 1st arrondissement of Lyon.
~1550 ftN
Bars and clubs
Gros Caillou, Lyon
8 min walk • Gros Caillou is a landmark of the French city of Lyon in the neighborhood Croix-Rousse. The rock's mineralogical composition suggests it is a glacial erratic, and would have been transported from the nearby Alps by slowly moving glaciers.
~940 ftW
Roman amphitheater built in 19 AD
Amphithéâtre des Trois Gaules, Lyon
5 min walk • The Amphitheatre of the Three Gauls of Lugdunum was part of the 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 a monument historique.
~1100 ftW
Square
Place Sathonay, Lyon
6 min walk • The Place Sathonay is a square located in the 1st arrondissement of Lyon, France, at the bottom of hill of La Croix-Rousse, in La Martinière quarter. It was named after Nicolas-Marie-Jean-Claude Fay de Sathonay, mayor of Lyon from 1805 to 1812, as a tribute for all the importants works undertaken under his presidency.
~1170 ftNW
Church
Église du Bon-Pasteur, Lyon
6 min walk • The Église du Bon-Pasteur is a Roman Catholic church located at rue Neyret on the slopes of La Croix-Rousse, near the montée de la Grande Côte, in the 1st arrondissement of Lyon. Cardinal Barbarin described the church as "highly symbolic for Lyon Christians".
~140 ftSW
Church
Église Saint-Polycarpe, Lyon
1 min walk • The Église Saint-Polycarpe is a Roman Catholic church located in the 1st arrondissement of Lyon, on the slopes of La Croix-Rousse, between rue René Leynaud, rue Burdeau and passages Mermet and Thiaffait. It is the oldest church of the Oratory of Saint Philip Neri.

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Which popular attractions are close to Traboule?

Nearby attractions include Église Saint-Polycarpe, Lyon (1 min walk), Passage Thiaffait, Lyon (2 min walk), Rue des Capucins, Lyon (3 min walk), Place Croix-Paquet, Lyon (3 min walk).

How to get to Traboule by public transport?

The nearest stations to Traboule:

Trolleybus

Tables Claudiennes • Lines: S6 (2 min walk)
Colbert • Lines: S6 (4 min walk)

Bus

Tables Claudiennes • Lines: S12 (2 min walk)
Pouteau • Lines: S12 (3 min walk)

Metro

Croix-Paquet • Lines: C (3 min walk)
Hôtel de Ville - Louis Pradel • Lines: A, C (6 min walk)

Ferry

Saint-Paul - Hôtel de Ville • Lines: Vaporetto (10 min walk)
Bellecour • Lines: Vaporetto (20 min walk)

Train

Lyon-Saint-Paul (12 min walk)
Fourvière (22 min walk)

Tram

Saxe-Préfecture • Lines: T1 (23 min walk)
Liberté • Lines: T1 (23 min walk)