Discover the slopes of the Croix-Rousse, its mazes of traboules and passages through the eyes of a canut during the revolt of 1831. The guide will act as a storyteller to retrace the adventure of Jirôme Roquet and his apprentice Tony “the grand gognant” in the turmoil of the barricades, on the morning of the first revolt of the canuts.

In this narrated tour, your guide brings to life the area he takes you through by bringing the characters from history back to life. Immersed in the tale, you will almost see the adventures unfold right before your eyes!

This fictional storey is based on a historical context and includes real characters. The adventure told will allow you to understand the origins of the revolt, the functioning of the Silk Factory and the daily life of the canuts.

Emotion and thrills guaranteed!