About This Resource
The traboules of Lyon are a unique network of covered passageways and staircases that pass through buildings and courtyards, particularly in the Croix-Rousse hillside district. Built primarily in the 19th century for silk workers (canuts) to transport their delicate fabrics protected from weather, these passages represent an important piece of Lyon's industrial and architectural heritage. The neighborhood features numerous steep staircases connecting the hilltop weaving workshops to the lower city. The traboules remain accessible to visitors and provide a fascinating glimpse into Lyon's history as Europe's silk capital.
