Discover Lyon by walking through the layers that shaped it — from Roman capital to silk city to the culinary heart of France. This self-guided tour takes you through Lyon’s historic centre, where rivers, trade routes, workers, merchants, and cooks all left their mark. You’ll explore Vieux Lyon’s Renaissance streets and hidden courtyards, learn how silk weavers once powered the city’s economy, and understand why political tension and labour revolts shaped Lyon’s character. Along the way, you’ll also uncover how everyday meals served to workers evolved into bouchon cuisine, and how Lyon earned its reputation as France’s gastronomic capital. Designed for curious travellers, this walk blends history, architecture, food culture, and local stories into a clear, engaging journey that helps you understand not just what you’re seeing — but why it matters.