The slope
Croix-Rousse
Lyonnais-style descent
Les Pentes (”the slopes”) is the name of this very original section of Lyon located between the Presqu’ile and Croix-Rousse hill. And for sure, because of its unique soul, les Pentes is probably one of the most iconic districts of Lyon.
Inside the third largest city in France, one will find a village of indomitable people who live at their own pace, thinking they are above all Croix-Roussien before being Lyonnais. They play boules in picturesque small squares, they have their November fun fair, their flea market, their areas with graffitis, their… The vibe is definitely organic, second hand and exotic !
La Croix-Rousse is inextricably linked to the silk trade : la Soierie Lyonnaise. Going down the slope means to undersand how deeply this district was shaped by this industry and why there is such a feeling of independance over there.
From the statue of the local god Jacquard to benches in the shape of cocoons, from street lamps like vibrant silk bobins to the iconic Gros Cailloux and Cour des Voraces, you will come with us through the other famous traboules of Lyon. Following the steps of the silk weavers of the past is the best way to appreciate the life of the locals of Croix-Rousse.
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