Lyon: Street Art & Giant Murals by Electric Bike

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ID: GYG1411241-2157375
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Country: France

Duration: 03:00 hours


Description

On an electric bike, travel between the monumental frescoes of Lyon that are impossible to see on foot: from the Mur des Canuts, the largest in Europe, to the street art of the Pentes de la Croix-Rousse.
Lyon is the world capital of trompe-l'œil: nearly 100 monumental frescoes cover its walls, most of them by the Lyon muralists of Cité Création. The problem? They are scattered across the hills and neighborhoods, impossible to connect on foot. This is exactly where the electric bike changes everything.

Starting from the center, I'll first take you to Croix-Rousse, the ancient hill of the Canuts, the silk weavers who made Lyon's fortune. The electric assistance makes the climb effortless: we arrive fresh in front of the Mur des Canuts, about 1,200 m² of mural painting, the largest in Europe, where an entire neighborhood comes to life on a simple facade. We then head to Les Pentes, among old silk workshops, stairways, and hidden frescoes.

We go back down to the Fresque des Lyonnais and its 30 famous figures, including the Lumière brothers, Paul Bocuse, Saint-Exupéry, and Ampère, before a coffee or ice cream break at an artisan's shop in La Croix-Rousse. We finish with contemporary street art, collages, graffiti, and stencils, where today's urban art meets the great murals of yesterday.

Small group of 6 to 8 people maximum, e-bike and helmet provided. And because these walls are made for photography, I capture the group at each stop and send you the gallery after the outing: you leave with your souvenirs.

Highlights

  • Cycle to 10 to 12 monumental murals that are impossible to see on foot
  • Marvel at the Mur des Canuts (~1,200 m²), the largest mural in Europe
  • After the tour, receive your photos taken at each mural

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
You must know how to ride a bike (no training provided). Recommended minimum age: 14 years; minors must be accompanied by an adult. Recommended minimum height: about 1.50 m (4'11") for bike fitting. Wear closed-toe shoes and weather-appropriate clothing. Helmet provided. In summer, remember to bring water, sunscreen and sunglasses.
INCLUDED
  • Latest generation electric-assist bicycle (e-bike)
  • Custom fitted helmet
  • Local live guide (English & French)
  • Group photo gallery, taken during the outing and delivered afterward
  • Small group (6 to 8 people maximum)
NOT INCLUDED
  • Drinks and food during the artisan break (coffee or ice cream)
  • Tips and gratuities (optional)
  • Transportation to the meeting point

When should I book?

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.


Cancellations

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.