Secret covered passageways unique to Lyon, connecting buildings through courtyards. Over 400 traboules exist, about 40 open to public. Used by silk workers in 19th century and French Resistance in WWII. Look for bronze plaques marking entrances.
Always free to explore. Guided tours available through tourist office (paid).
Early morning for quieter exploration. Weekdays less crowded. Must-see: 54 Rue Saint-Jean to 27 Rue du Boeuf (longest traboule).
Metro D to Vieux Lyon for Old Town traboules. Metro C to Croix-Rousse for silk workers district traboules. Free maps at tourist office.
Open daily 7:00-19:00. Some may close if residents lock doors. Be quiet and respectful - people live here!
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