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A morning run route, told live
Your local guide
Louis Roche
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Highlights
- A local's actual morning running route
- The river at its quietest hour
- Landmarks that mark distance along the way
- A natural turnaround point, explained
- A short, personal riverside session
About this tour
This short session follows the first stretch of Louis's own morning running route along the river, from his usual starting point to where he typically turns back. You see the water at its quietest, before the rest of the city wakes up properly. Louis explains the small landmarks that mark distance along a route he knows by feel rather than by measuring.
The call opens with a sound check at the starting point, then follows the route at a steady walking pace rather than a run. Louis keeps his explanations short and practical, answering fully whenever a question comes up. A short list of the stops follows by message afterwards.
This suits anyone curious about Lyon from a local's daily routine rather than its landmarks. It also suits runners looking for route ideas of their own.
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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Riverside starting point 15 min
The camera takes in the spot where Louis starts his morning runs, the water still and quiet at this hour. I point out the landmarks that mark the first kilometre of a typical route.
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Turnaround point 15 min
You see the point where the route usually turns back, a quieter stretch away from the city centre. I explain why this exact spot became the natural place to turn around.
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Your questions 7 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 3 min
Before you go, the guide sums up with a few things worth remembering: a dish to try: Bouchon-style cuisine and Croix-Rousse, 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 8 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 Riverside starting point and Turnaround point 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.
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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