Photos: Martellange, Étienne (1569-1641). Dessinateur, Wikimedia Commons, Public domain steve lyon from minneapolis, mn, usa, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0 Phyrexian, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
Photo credits
Photos: Martellange, Étienne (1569-1641). Dessinateur, Wikimedia Commons, Public domain steve lyon from minneapolis, mn, usa, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0 Phyrexian, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
Croix-Rousse's murals, scale and story
Your local guide
Charlotte Morin
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Highlights
- One of Europe's largest painted murals
- Trompe l'oeil figures mistaken for real
- A second mural, differently styled
- A growing district-wide art tradition
- An hour of scale and detail
About this tour
This session shows the scale of Croix-Rousse's mural scene, starting at one of Europe's largest painted walls and finishing at a smaller, differently styled piece nearby. You see the trompe l'oeil figures up close, easy to mistake for real people from a distance. Charlotte, who grew up on the hill, explains how the district's mural tradition has grown since it began.
The call opens with a sound check facing the first mural, then moves a short distance to the second. Charlotte holds steady on each piece long enough for the scale to register properly, answering questions warmly throughout. A short list of what was shown follows by message afterwards.
This suits anyone interested in public art and street murals specifically. It also suits viewers who enjoy Croix-Rousse's creative, independent character.
Included
- Live video walk with a local guide
- Questions to your guide all the way
- A short list of places to visit later
Not included
- Internet connection
- Travel to the city
Itinerary
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Welcome and sound check 5 min
The guide joins the video call, checks the picture and sound with you, and gives you a quick sense of Lyon before heading out.
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Mur des Canuts 21 min
The camera pulls back to take in one of Europe's largest painted murals, its trompe l'oeil figures nearly life-sized against a full building façade. I point out details that only become visible once you know they are painted rather than real.
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A smaller neighbourhood mural 21 min
You see a second, smaller mural a few streets away, styled very differently from the first. I explain how the district's mural scene has grown and changed since it began.
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Your questions 9 min
Time to ask anything about Lyon: prices, safety, food, or whatever you are curious about.
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A short list to keep 4 min
Before you go, the guide sums up with a few things worth remembering: a dish to try: Andouillette and Vieux Lyon, worth a slower look.
Good to know
- A stable wifi or mobile connection makes the picture smoother than a shaky one.
- Any phone, tablet or laptop with a camera works. You watch, the guide does the walking.
- Times are shown in Paris time, so check the time where you are before you book.
- The session is not recorded, and recording it yourself is not allowed. Feel free to take your own notes.
- Ask questions any time, out loud or in the chat. The guide will pause to answer.
- Sessions run in small groups, up to 9 people, so there is room for everyone to ask something.
Questions about this tour
What will the session cover?
The guide walks through Lyon, showing you Mur des Canuts and A smaller neighbourhood mural live on camera, plus whatever else you would like to see.
What happens if my connection drops?
Rejoin with the same link within a few minutes and the guide will catch you up on anything you missed.
Can I ask the guide questions during the session, or is it a fixed script?
Anything, any time. Sessions leave room for your own questions throughout, not just at the end.
Do I need any background in art?
No. The guide explains what matters as you go, whatever you already know or do not.
How it works
- You get one join link after booking.
- Join from any device: phone, tablet or laptop.
- We meet on Google Meet; the link comes with your booking. I walk Lyon live with my phone.
Times shown in Paris time (CET)
Cancellation
Flexible
- Cancel up to 24 hours before the start: full refund.
- Cancel less than 24 hours before the start, or no-show: no refund.
- If the guide cancels or the date does not reach its minimum group: full refund.
- Cancel in My Account → Bookings; the refund is calculated from the start time in the tour's local time.
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