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Lyon Revolution Tour an Immersive Tour with André Ampère
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Lyon
About
Walk the historic streets of Lyon and discover the tragic impact of the French Revolution on this iconic city. Guided by the mathematician André-Marie Ampère, relive the significant events of this tumultuous era, including the severe repression of Lyon, declared enemy of the Republic.
This theatrical tour will immerse you in history, allowing you to understand the political issues and the consequences of power struggles. Explore iconic sites like Place Bellecour and Place des Terreaux, while discovering poignant stories of historical figures.
- Dramatic walk through the streets of historic Lyon - Guide: the famous mathematician André-Marie Ampère whose story you will discover Immersion...
Highlights
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in French
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in French
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
A theatrical tour of Lyon hosted by a professional actor
Street tour: the tour stays outside the mentioned destinations; it stops in front of the façade
Meeting Points
Departure
Statue de Louis XIV
Find the actor on Place Bellecour in the center of Lyon. The actor will be waiting for you at the foot of the equestrian statue of Louis XIV, in the center of the square
Return
147 Rue de Créqui
Important Information
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Lyon Revolution Tour an Immersive Tour with André Ampère
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About
Walk the historic streets of Lyon and discover the tragic impact of the French Revolution on this iconic city. Guided by the mathematician André-Marie Ampère, relive the significant events of this tumultuous era, including the severe repression of Lyon, declared enemy of the Republic.
This theatrical tour will immerse you in history, allowing you to understand the political issues and the consequences of power struggles. Explore iconic sites like Place Bellecour and Place des Terreaux, while discovering poignant stories of historical figures.
- Dramatic walk through the streets of historic Lyon - Guide: the famous mathematician André-Marie Ampère whose story you will discover Immersion...
Highlights
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in French
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in French
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
A theatrical tour of Lyon hosted by a professional actor
Street tour: the tour stays outside the mentioned destinations; it stops in front of the façade
Meeting Points
Departure
Statue de Louis XIV
Find the actor on Place Bellecour in the center of Lyon. The actor will be waiting for you at the foot of the equestrian statue of Louis XIV, in the center of the square
Return
147 Rue de Créqui
Itinerary
1
Place Bellecour
André Ampère is waiting for you in Place Bellecour to start this expedition in time. Get ready to plunge into the tumultuous period of Revolution and Terror... And to begin with, discover this incredible Convention decision that condemned Lyon to disappear...
10 minutes
2
La Place des Jacobins
In this square that bears his name perfectly, André Ampère summarizes the history of the Revolution and how Lyon came to be condemned to disappear...
10 minutes
3
Place Saint-Nizier
In front of the facade of the church Saint Nizier, transformed into a breadbasket during the Revolution, on the square of the same name, André Ampère tells you how the death of the King was voted.
10 minutes
4
Place des Terreaux
Ampère tells us how his father himself was guillotined... Before we talk about Couthon and Fouché, the butcher of Lyon. It's time to tell you about the bloody repression of Lyon... a painful episode in the history of the city not to be missed!
The next stop brings us to the house of the Great Drum, former residence of Joseph Chalier, the leader of the Mountains who was guillotined, and elevated to the rank of martyr of the Revolution.
10 minutes
5
Collège-Lycée Ampère
Terror descends on Lyon with the arrival of Fouché.
Ampere your story and you find yourself drawn into a bloody episode of the Revolution...
10 minutes
6
Crypte Des Brotteaux
André Ampère takes you past this place rich in history. In this ossuary in tribute to all the victims of terror and revolutionary repression. A moment to gather and let André Ampère tell you how it all ended. For Lyon and for him.
