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Lyon Under The Revolution with an Actor-Led Fun Guided Tour

New To The Site! Lyon, France

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Overview

Discover the history of the Seige of Lyon in 1793 on a unique theatrical stroll through the city's historic streets with a professional actor-guide, and learn of this bloody episode as he brings to life the mathematician André-Marie Ampère, whose father was guillotined by the revolutionaries.

What's Included

  • Experience a gripping tale of revolution, loss, and resilience brought vividly to life.
  • Discover how Ampère’s personal tragedy shaped his legacy amid the city’s turmoil.
  • Walk Lyon’s historic streets as André-Marie Ampère reveals the 1793 siege’s brutal truth.
  • Gratuities
  • Entrance fees, this is an outdoor walking tour.
  • Hotel pick up/drop off
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Place Bellecour
69002 Lyon, France

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End point

Rue de Créqui
69006 Lyon, France

What To Expect

Place Bellecour

Your journey will begin at Place Bellecour, where André-Marie Ampère will inform you of the terrible sentence decreed by the National Convention of Paris: "Lyon made war on liberty, Lyon exists no more. The name of Lyon will be erased from the list of cities of the Republic." And this destruction will commence at Place Bellecour, renamed "Place de la Fédération."
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Place des Terreaux

How did we arrive at such a situation? By stopping in front of the Saint-Nizier church, Ampère will explain to you the complex situation of Lyon during the French Revolution. He will share his perspective on the fierce struggle between the Montagnards and the Girondins and on their fatal division, which led the National Convention of Paris to consider Lyon as a counter-revolutionary city. You will discover how Paris sent terrible emissaries against Lyon, Couthon and then Fouché, who repressed and massacred its population.Imagine the sound of the guillotine tirelessly operated at Place des Terreaux, where many innocents, including Judge Ampère himself, will fall victim to the excesses of the revolutionary repression. On this square, you will retry the trial of the National Convention of Paris, where you will be led to distinguish on one side the historical truth and on the other, the passions that still surround this tragic episode in the history of the city of Lyon.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Crypte des Brotteaux

Finally, you will discover a gallery of colorful historical figures, starting with Marie-Joseph Chalier, Lyon's "exaggerated" revolutionary, who aspired to be "the Christ of the Revolution." His execution sparked the siege of Lyon by the troops of the National Convention. Ampère will thus lead you to discover the house of the "Grand Tambour," where Chalier lived. You will conclude your visit in the astonishing Chapel of Sainte-Croix where the mysterious Crypt of Brotteaux is located, an ossuary erected in homage to the innocent victims of Lyon.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Lyon Under The Revolution with an Actor-Led Fun Guided Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

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  • Experience a gripping tale of revolution, loss, and resilience brought vividly to life.
  • Discover how Ampère’s personal tragedy shaped his legacy amid the city’s turmoil.
  • Walk Lyon’s historic streets as André-Marie Ampère reveals the 1793 siege’s brutal truth.
  • Feel the tension and heartbreak of a city caught in the throes of revolution.
  • Enjoy a fully guided walking tour with a professional actor-guide
  • Gratuities
  • Entrance fees, this is an outdoor walking tour.
  • Hotel pick up/drop off

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST).

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