Jean Moulin and the Armée des Ombres (Army of Shadows)

Guided tours

Lyon, Capital of the French Resistance

Set off from Place Carnot and Perrache station for a gripping immersion in Lyon, a key centre of the Resistance.

Following in the footsteps of the underground networks, discover how these transit hubs became strategic locations for evading surveillance and organising the struggle.
Relive the daring operations carried out in the shadows, involving false papers, secret passages and coded meetings.

A key figure in this story, Jean Moulin single-handedly embodies the spirit of resistance and unity that animated Lyon. It was here that he worked to organise the underground networks, turning the city into a veritable nerve centre of the struggle against the Occupation.

From Perrache to Bellecour, each stop reveals a vital chapter in this story of courage and determination.
A dynamic, immersive tour that brings the anonymous heroes of the Resistance to life.

A different perspective on the city, as intense as it is unforgettable.

Worth knowing

Please ensure you arrive 10 minutes before the tour commences.
Booking is necessary.
Cancellation free of charge 72 hours before schedule activity.
Children and minors remain under the responsibility of their parents during this visit. The participation of an adult is mandatory for each reservation.
This tour is suitable for ages 14 and above.

The guides

Fabienne

How lucky I am to have been able to study the history of art and archaeology in Lyon. It's magic! From the Roman theatres to the Musée des Confluences, past, present and future combine in beauty and harmony, just like the gold, silver and silk threads woven by the canuts.

Let's set out for a spot of "trabouling" with Rabelais' ghost, who will lead us from Hôtel-Dieu to the wealthy homes of the merchant bankers in Vieux-Lyon, stopping at inns, bouchons or star-rated restaurants on the way…

Let your eyes feast on the golden light that's worthy of Italy, and gilds the slopes of Croix-Rousse on summer evenings as you stroll along the embankment amid the seagulls and boats.

I love this city because life is so sweet here, and I love telling visitors all about it, as the enthusiastic urbanist in me sees the city as a living organism.

Magali

The decision to change my choice of studies to the History of Art at university, then to attend the School of Art and Communication was an obvious choice.

I completed by studies with a diploma to be a lecturing guide, which is an essential prerequisite when training to be a guide…

Having always lived between Rhône and Saône, I love travelling the length and breadth of Lyon. With each new viewpoint, I add new touches to my internal painting of its landscape.

In a city that lies at the crossroads of so many different influences, I never tire of going from one area to another, experiencing the change of century, architecture and atmosphere.

Discovering Lyon, is also about meeting the locals, past and present, that have marked the city, and to whom we owe our heritage, our particular characteristics, our "lyonnitude".

Bénédicte

My tours invite you to view the city like a tightrope walker balancing between light-heartedness and knowledge, gastronomy and architecture, silk and alchemy, football and botany, cinema and historic periods... And many other subjects that are the essence of Lyon.

Although I'm interested in the world in general, I chose to return to the city where I grew up, not to work but to pursue a passion: guiding visitors through Lyon, my home town. I will take you on a trip through time, from past to future, in a city where you can never be bored, and where there's something of interest for every generation. .

So if you want to discover the different areas in Lyon like a real little "gone" (street urchin), don't hesitate to follow me! I've worn out many pairs of trainers in the traboules and on the slopes of the three hills, I'm acquainted with Guignol's entire repertoire, and know where you can enjoy the best mâchons.

If you're interested, I'll be waiting under the horse's tail!

Charlotte

Curious and attentive to the many faces of the city, I take you beyond the clichés of Lyon’s neighborhoods. With a strong interest in intercultural exchange and a passion for languages, I offer dynamic tours where history comes to life. I enjoy explaining the past as a way to better understand today’s society and the world around us.