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Lyon's Heroines: Women Who Shaped History
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Lyon
Uncover Lyon’s hidden heroines on a 2-hour Croix Rousse tour. Explore history, enjoy views, and experience the vibrant local culture.
Uncover Lyon’s hidden heroines on a 2-hour Croix Rousse tour. Explore history, enjoy views, and experience the vibrant local culture.
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Place de la Croix-Rousse - The central square of Croix Rousse, known for its historical significance in the silk workers’ uprisings
- Montee De La Grande Cote - A renowned street on the slopes of Croix Rousse
- Amphitheater of the Three Gauls - A unique Gallo-Roman relic in France
- Place Chardonnet - A characteristic square in the…
- Place de la Croix-Rousse - The central square of Croix Rousse, known for its historical significance in the silk workers’ uprisings
- Montee De La Grande Cote - A renowned street on the slopes of Croix Rousse
- Amphitheater of the Three Gauls - A unique Gallo-Roman relic in France
- Place Chardonnet - A characteristic square in the hillside area
- Passage Thiaffait - A typical passageway between buildings in the neighborhood
- Eglise Saint-Polycarpe - A hidden church that was bombed during the siege of Lyon
- Place des Terreaux - The city’s main square, home to the city hall, the museum of fine arts, and the Bartholdi fountain
- La Fontaine Bartholdi - A famous sculpture located in Place des Terreaux
What's Included
- Recommendations and tips for where to eat
- Guided tour by a passionate independent woman guide
- Discovering a lively neighbourhood
- Unique stories you won’t hear anywhere else
- Recommendations and tips for where to eat
- Guided tour by a passionate independent woman guide
- Discovering a lively neighbourhood
- Unique stories you won’t hear anywhere else
Additional Information
Explore the incredible journeys of the remarkable women of Lyon who have left their mark on history! From unsung heroines of the labor movement to brave resistance fighters of World War II, this tour will reveal the fascinating tales of these exceptional Lyonnaise women.
This walking tour also offers the opportunity to:
- Explore the “Slopes of Croix…
Explore the incredible journeys of the remarkable women of Lyon who have left their mark on history! From unsung heroines of the labor movement to brave resistance fighters of World War II, this tour will reveal the fascinating tales of these exceptional Lyonnaise women.
This walking tour also offers the opportunity to:
- Explore the “Slopes of Croix Rousse” district
- Take in breathtaking panoramic views of Lyon
- Experience a personalized tour in an intimate group setting (maximum of 10 participants)
- This tour discusses difficult subjects such as the German occupation during World War II and deportation. Recommended for ages 14 and up.
Location
Place de la Croix-Rousse
Your guide will be waiting for you near the Jacquard statue in the center of Place de la Croix Rousse.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Mariegg303mi
Apr 23, 2026
On top! - Great visit! In addition to being an engaged and exciting guide, Shirine is a true ray of sunshine and very attentive. I recommend ++
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V456klpascalem
Apr 21, 2026
Sunday afternoon - We had a great afternoon with our group of friends , a perfect time and our little guide Shirine passionate and exciting! We found out who the heroines were hiding behind street names or building names! We took small cross roads to go down to the soil and finished in the garden of the mussee Saint Pierre very flowery!It was fun and informative! What else?🥰
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H7324etv_roniqueb
Apr 20, 2026
Heroes on a walk in Lyon... - A beautiful and interesting afternoon guided by Shirine who knows how to captivate by the choice of her Lyon heroines and her way of talking about them. The route is pleasant, we discover small streets and squares with trees. We all smiled during and after this nice cultural walk. Thank you, Shirine.
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Y646hopatrickr
Apr 20, 2026
A unique and fun tour - A great and unique tour. Shirine is a great and very friendly guide! She does a great job at telling the story of the women who played a big part in the history of Lyon!
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Emmacaro69
Apr 19, 2026
To do at all costs! - A great time shared between 12 "heroine friends from Lyon"! 😆
Shirine is passionate, exciting and dynamic, we didn't see time pass!
An excellent cultural idea through an original and friendly visit!
I highly recommend, including for Lyonnais
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P917thkarinel
Apr 19, 2026
Original and extra!! - Rarely have I met such an exciting guide as Shirin. This tour of part of Lyon through its heroines is both captivating and full of anecdotes.
I highly recommend this discovery, far from the classic towers which are sometimes a little monotonous.
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M2001odjoelb
Apr 17, 2026
Another way to discover the Red Cross - This visit is definitely worth a visit. Shirine guides us through the Red Cross to tell us the fate of courageous women whom history has unjustly forgotten. The walk is pleasant and the speech exciting!
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66manonl
Apr 13, 2026
Great visit - I had the chance to participate in a really exciting guided tour! The guide was very friendly, dynamic and extremely interesting in his explanations. She captured our attention from beginning to end with anecdotes and enriching information.
I really enjoyed this moment, everything was fluid, well organized and pleasant. A very nice experience that I recommend without hesitation!
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Elisabethrk2295xt
Apr 13, 2026
An original visit, different from the usual visits with a wonderful guide. - Thanks to this visit we have remained full of admiration for the courage of several women who have marked the history of Lyon, each in a different field, and too often remained in the shadow of history. Shirine introduced us not only to the journey of these women, but also to the special atmosphere of the historic Red Cross neighbourhood. We were able to walk in the typical little streets, take the passages, discover the small plots of the slopes Cross-Rossian infinite charm. Shirine gave us a lot of information and confided many anecdotes that made us feel very close to these women still very modern today.
Thank you Shirine for offering this original tour, different from the usual visits.
Thank you for the quality of your work and for this visit in good mood.
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594elizah
Apr 12, 2026
Great experience! - My mother came to visit me from the USA, and we had a great time during Shirine's guided tour. I live in Lyon and have studied history, but I have discovered a multitude of new information about these extraordinary women who have marked different periods of history! The walking tour was very pleasant, and we also discovered new parks and viewpoints. Shrine is very nice and friendly, and she speaks perfect English. I highly recommend this visit to all those – locals and visitors alike – who are interested in the history of the city, and in particular in the often unknown history of women in this city.
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