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Lyon WWII and Resistance Tour with Audio Guide
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Explore Lyon's profound World War II narrative, where every street and square whispers stories of courage and resistance. The city stands as a living monument to human dignity, transforming historical trauma into a powerful testament of hope. From the secret stairways of Cour des Voraces to the silent tributes like Le Veilleur de Pierre, Lyon reveals layers of heroism hidden within its urban landscape.
Walk Rue Victor-Hugo and Place Bellecour, where ordinary citizens became extraordinary resistance fighters. Visit the CHRD Lyon to delve into the raw, unfiltered stories of those who defied Nazi occupation. Saint-Nizier Church and Hôtel de Ville bear witness to Lyon's unbreakable spirit, whil...
Highlights
From 3 hours to 4 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 3 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 3 hours to 4 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 3 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Detailed directions to both well-known attractions and hidden spots
Audio Guide
30+ narration points of popular locations in Lyon
Access to Self Lyon WWII & Resistance Full-Day Walking Tour on "Trippy Tour Guide" App
Fully offline map – no need for Wi-Fi or data.
Meals
Meeting Points
Departure
Parking
The Tour starts at outside Montluc Prison Memorial
Before starting, make sure to check your email for instructions to access and download the tour within app.
Return
Croix-Paquet
The Tour ends at Croix-Paquet which is the Last Stop
Important Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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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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At 9 Cours Gambetta, six young Resistance leaders were arrested by the Gestapo in 1944. Their courage ended in execution, but their legacy lives on as symbols of youthful defiance and sacrifice.
10 minutes
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Centre D'histoire De La Resistance Et De La Deportation
The CHRD honors Lyon’s role in the Resistance, housed in the former Gestapo HQ. It preserves testimonies, artifacts, and stories of courage, defiance, and the fight for justice during WWII.
3
Pont Gallieni
Pont Gallieni spans the Rhône, a silent witness to wartime crossings and Resistance efforts. Once a lifeline for secret missions, it now flows peacefully through Lyon’s living history.
10 minutes
4
Place Carnot
Place Carnot’s Monument aux Morts honors Lyon’s fallen heroes of both World Wars and the Resistance. A site of remembrance, it’s central to Liberation Day and VE Day commemorations.
15 minutes
5
Rue Victor Hugo
Rue Victor-Hugo, now a lively shopping street, was once a vital artery for the Resistance where secret messages, whispered plans, and quiet courage helped fight Nazi occupation in the heart of Lyon.
10 minutes
6
Place Bellecour
Place Bellecour, Lyon’s central square, was once a key site of WWII occupation, arrests, and secret Resistance activity. Today, it stands as a vibrant tribute to the city’s enduring fight for freedom.
15 minutes
7
La Place des Jacobins
Place des Jacobins: once a Resistance hub, now a peaceful square honoring secret wartime bravery, underground presses, and heroic acts of rescue and defiance in Lyon’s Ainay Quarter.
15 minutes
8
Église Saint-Nizier de Lyon
Saint-Nizier Church, a Gothic landmark in Lyon, holds deep roots in history and defiance sheltering relics, surviving war, and even hosting a 1975 protest that echoed the spirit of Resistance.
10 minutes
9
Place des Terreaux
Place des Terreaux blends beauty with history, once a covert hub for Resistance fighters, now a vibrant square echoing Lyon’s past of courage, secret presses, and silent defiance.
15 minutes
10
Hôtel de Ville de Lyon
Lyon’s City Hall, a grand symbol of civic pride, became a silent witness to WWII Resistance efforts and the city’s liberation. A place where history, defiance, and celebration all met.
10 minutes
11
12 Rue Sainte-Catherine
At 12 Rue Sainte-Catherine, a plaque honors 86 Jews arrested by the Gestapo in 1943. This haunting site marks one of Lyon’s darkest Holocaust tragedies never forgotten, never erased.
5 minutes
12
14 Rue Bouteille
A hidden Resistance letterbox where General Delestraint was arrested in 1943, marking a turning point in Lyon's fight against Nazi occupation. Quiet walls with echoes of courage and betrayal.
5 minutes
13
Fontaine Burdeau
A quiet fountain with wartime scars, honoring Auguste Burdeau and Lyon’s resilience, where even a missing statue tells a story of memory, loss, and the city’s enduring spirit.
15 minutes
14
Amphitheater of the Three Gauls
The Amphitheatre of the Three Gauls echoes ancient Rome, Christian martyrdom, and Lyon’s spirit of resistance, standing as a timeless witness to faith, courage, and defiance.
15 minutes
15
Traboule et Cour des Voraces
Cour des Voraces is a powerful symbol of Lyon’s spirit, from silk worker revolts to WWII Resistance. Its stairway and traboule served as escape routes and secret strongholds.
Explore Lyon's profound World War II narrative, where every street and square whispers stories of courage and resistance. The city stands as a living monument to human dignity, transforming historical trauma into a powerful testament of hope. From the secret stairways of Cour des Voraces to the silent tributes like Le Veilleur de Pierre, Lyon reveals layers of heroism hidden within its urban landscape.
Walk Rue Victor-Hugo and Place Bellecour, where ordinary citizens became extraordinary resistance fighters. Visit the CHRD Lyon to delve into the raw, unfiltered stories of those who defied Nazi occupation. Saint-Nizier Church and Hôtel de Ville bear witness to Lyon's unbreakable spirit, whil...
Highlights
From 3 hours to 4 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 3 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 3 hours to 4 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 3 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Detailed directions to both well-known attractions and hidden spots
Audio Guide
30+ narration points of popular locations in Lyon
Access to Self Lyon WWII & Resistance Full-Day Walking Tour on "Trippy Tour Guide" App
Fully offline map – no need for Wi-Fi or data.
Meals
Meeting Points
Departure
Parking
The Tour starts at outside Montluc Prison Memorial
Before starting, make sure to check your email for instructions to access and download the tour within app.
Return
Croix-Paquet
The Tour ends at Croix-Paquet which is the Last Stop