{"id":1150,"date":"2023-12-17T20:57:26","date_gmt":"2023-12-17T20:57:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jevisitelyon.com\/?p=1150"},"modified":"2026-05-16T14:05:08","modified_gmt":"2026-05-16T14:05:08","slug":"old-lyon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jevisitelyon.com\/en\/old-lyon\/","title":{"rendered":"Old Lyon"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"1150\" class=\"elementor elementor-1150\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-24b0bdc e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"24b0bdc\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-082fcb0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"082fcb0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div>\n\n<p>Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Old Lyon is one of the city&#039;s most fascinating districts. Between cobbled streets, secret passageways, iconic monuments and gourmet restaurants, every stroll becomes a true journey through time.<\/p>\n\n<h2>Saint John the Baptist Cathedral<\/h2>\n<h3>The Gothic jewel of Old Lyon<\/h3>\n\n<p>Located in the heart of the district, Saint John&#039;s Cathedral impresses with its majestic facade, its 14th-century astronomical clock, and its magnificent stained-glass windows. For centuries, it was the religious and political center of the city.<\/p>\n\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/jevisitelyon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/place-saint-jean-et-sa-cathedrale.jpg\" alt=\"St. John&#039;s Cathedral\" width=\"612\" height=\"408\" \/><\/p>\n\n<p>Take the time to admire its lively square, a truly ideal starting point for visiting the neighborhood.<\/p>\n\n<h2>The Traboules of Old Lyon<\/h2>\n<h3>The most famous secret passages in Lyon<\/h3>\n\n<p>Behind simple doors lie the famous traboules, these covered passageways typical of Lyon that connect streets and courtyards. Some are freely accessible and offer the opportunity to discover an exceptional hidden heritage.<\/p>\n\n<figure id=\"attachment_19579\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-19579\" style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/jevisitelyon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/la-longue-traboule-rue-saint-jean-rue-du-beauf.jpg\" alt=\"Long passageway on Rue Saint-Jean towards Rue du Boeuf\" width=\"650\" height=\"446\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-19579\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Long passageway on Rue Saint-Jean towards Rue du Boeuf<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<p>Among the best known are the Longue Traboule on rue Saint-Jean and the passages around rue du B\u0153uf.<\/p>\n\n<p>A <a href=\"https:\/\/jevisitelyon.com\/en\/what-to-do-in-lyon\/private-walking-tour-of-the-traboules\/\">guided tour<\/a> often allows you to discover the most beautiful ones.<\/p>\n\n<h2>Saint John Street<\/h2>\n<h3>The art of strolling, Lyon-style<\/h3>\n\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/jevisitelyon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/rue-pave-a-saint-jean-lyon.jpg\" alt=\"Saint-Jean Street\" width=\"650\" height=\"517\" \/><\/p>\n\n<p>This is the main thoroughfare of Old Lyon. Lined with Renaissance houses, artisan shops, ice cream parlors, antique bookstores and traditional Lyonnais restaurants, it perfectly embodies the atmosphere of the district.<\/p>\n\n<p>Day and night, Rue Saint-Jean remains one of the liveliest and most photogenic places in Lyon.<\/p>\n\n<h2>Beef Street<\/h2>\n<h3>One of the most beautiful Renaissance streets in Lyon<\/h3>\n\n<p>A true gem of Old Lyon, Rue du B\u0153uf is one of the most elegant and emblematic streets in the district. Quieter than Rue Saint-Jean, it charms with its ancient cobblestones, perfectly preserved Renaissance facades, and intimate atmosphere.<\/p>\n\n<figure id=\"attachment_11359\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-11359\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/jevisitelyon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/cour-tour-rose-maison-du-crible.webp\" alt=\"Courtyard of the Pink Tower\" width=\"600\" height=\"428\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-11359\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Courtyard of the Pink Tower<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<p>Among other things, it features the famous <a href=\"https:\/\/jevisitelyon.com\/en\/courtyard-of-the-sieve-house-called-the-pink-tower\/\">Pink Tower<\/a>, former Renaissance hotel which has become one of the architectural symbols of the district.<\/p>\n\n<p>Strolling here means discovering a more secret, more refined and profoundly authentic Lyon.<\/p>\n\n<h2>The Historic Courthouse<\/h2>\n<h3>The 24 iconic columns<\/h3>\n\n<figure id=\"attachment_19582\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-19582\" style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/jevisitelyon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/palais-de-justice-lyon.jpg\" alt=\"Courthouse\" width=\"650\" height=\"428\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-19582\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Courthouse<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<p>Nicknamed the &quot;Palace of 24 Columns&quot;, this majestic building located on the banks of the Sa\u00f4ne immediately catches the eye. It testifies to the judicial and architectural prestige of the city.<\/p>\n\n<p>Its monumental facade offers one of the most beautiful views of the quays.<\/p>\n\n<h2>The Miniature and Cinema Museum<\/h2>\n<h3>A surprising and original visit<\/h3>\n\n<figure id=\"attachment_8753\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8753\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/jevisitelyon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Musee_des_Miniatures_et_du_Cinema_-_Lyon.jpg\" alt=\"Museum of Miniatures and Cinema\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-8753\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Museum of Miniatures and Cinema<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<p>Highly popular with visitors, this museum blends film sets, special effects, and stunningly realistic miniatures. An excellent cultural break in the heart of the neighborhood.<\/p>\n\n<h2>The Ascent of Gourguillon<\/h2>\n\n<p>The Mont\u00e9e du Gourguillon is a visit in itself, but several remarkable places are just a few minutes&#039; walk away. Here are the best discoveries to be made around this historic street.<\/p>\n\n<h3>1. Trinity Square<\/h3>\n\n<figure id=\"attachment_33715\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-33715\" style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/jevisitelyon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/place-de-la-trinite-lyon.webp\" alt=\"Trinity Square\" width=\"650\" height=\"435\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-33715\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Trinity Square<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<p>Located at the foot of the hill, Place de la Trinit\u00e9 is one of the most picturesque spots in the Saint-Georges district.<\/p>\n\n<h3>2. The Guignol House<\/h3>\n\n<figure id=\"attachment_33481\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-33481\" style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/jevisitelyon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Theatre-La-Maison-de-Guignol.webp\" alt=\"Guignol&#039;s House\" width=\"650\" height=\"491\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-33481\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Guignol&#039;s House<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<p>At the foot of the climb is <a href=\"https:\/\/jevisitelyon.com\/en\/the-house-of-guignol-theater-and-cafe-theater\/\">The House of Guignol<\/a>, a small, iconic theatre linked to the history of Guignol.<\/p>\n\n<h3>3. Rue Saint-Georges<\/h3>\n\n<figure id=\"attachment_17428\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17428\" style=\"width: 723px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/jevisitelyon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/lyon-saint-george.jpg\" alt=\"Saint-Georges Street\" width=\"723\" height=\"482\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-17428\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Saint-Georges district<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<p>Less frequented than Saint-Jean Street, Saint-Georges Street offers a more intimate and local atmosphere.<\/p>\n\n<h3>4. Turquet Alley<\/h3>\n\n<figure id=\"attachment_7647\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7647\" style=\"width: 674px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/jevisitelyon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Impasse_Turquet-1.jpg\" alt=\"Turquet impasse\" width=\"674\" height=\"532\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-7647\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Turquet impasse<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<p>This small dead-end street is home to some of the oldest houses in Lyon and rare medieval wooden galleries.<\/p>\n\n<h3>5. Place Beauregard<\/h3>\n\n<figure id=\"attachment_33716\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-33716\" style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/jevisitelyon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/montee-des-epies-depuis-la-place-beauregard-lyons-.webp\" alt=\"Place Beauregard\" width=\"650\" height=\"456\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-33716\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Place Beauregard<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<p>Right in the middle of the climb, this small, discreet square offers one of the most beautiful views of Old Lyon.<\/p>\n\n<h2>The Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvi\u00e8re<\/h2>\n<h3>The most spectacular view of Lyon<\/h3>\n\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/jevisitelyon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Basilique-Notre-Dame-de-Fourviere-Lyon.jpg\" alt=\"Basilica of Fourvi\u00e8re\" width=\"650\" height=\"478\" \/><\/p>\n\n<p>Dominating the entire city from its hilltop, the basilica is one of Lyon&#039;s most iconic symbols.<\/p>\n\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/jevisitelyon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/vue-panoramique-esplanade-de-la-basilique-fourviere.jpg\" alt=\"Panoramic view of Fourvi\u00e8re\" width=\"650\" height=\"488\" \/><\/p>\n\n<p>Its sumptuous interior and exceptional panoramic views make it an essential visit.<\/p>\n\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/jevisitelyon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/visiter-lyon-vue-interieur-cathedrale-fourviere-1.webp\" alt=\"Interior of Fourvi\u00e8re\" width=\"650\" \/><\/p>\n\n<h2>The Gallo-Roman Theatre<\/h2>\n<h3>The ancient origins of Lyon<\/h3>\n\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/jevisitelyon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/theatre-antique-de-lyon.webp\" alt=\"Gallo-Roman Theatre\" width=\"612\" height=\"408\" \/><\/p>\n\n<p>Just a few minutes from Fourvi\u00e8re, <a href=\"https:\/\/jevisitelyon.com\/en\/the-ancient-theater-of-fourviere\/\">ancient theatres<\/a> remind us that Lyon was once Lugdunum.<\/p>\n\n<h2>The Lyonnais Corks<\/h2>\n<h3>A must-do gourmet stop<\/h3>\n\n<figure id=\"attachment_15858\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-15858\" style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/jevisitelyon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/La-Mere-Maquerelle-Bouchon-Lyonnais.jpg\" alt=\"Lyonnais Bouchon\" width=\"650\" height=\"366\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-15858\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Lyonnais Bouchon<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<p>It&#039;s impossible to visit Old Lyon without stopping at a <a href=\"https:\/\/jevisitelyon.com\/en\/lyonnais-bouchons-symbols-of-culinary-authenticity-and-conviviality\/\">authentic Lyonnais bouchon<\/a>. Quenelles, brioche sausage and praline tart are part of the experience.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A medieval and Renaissance quarter, a treasure trove of history with its traboules, cobbled streets and colorful buildings.<\/p>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":11924,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[40,13],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1150","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-coup-de-coeur","category-patrimoine"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.8 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Visiter Lyon - Le Vieux Lyon<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/jevisitelyon.com\/en\/old-lyon\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_GB\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Visiter Lyon - 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