Traboules are delightful renaissance passageways, some 40 of which are open to the public, running beneath buildings in the direction of the Saône River.
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They gave the city’s silk workers direct access to riverbank, making it quick and easy to transport textiles, while also offering shelter from the elements.
Nearly all of these passageways are part of residential properties, so it’s a good idea to go quietly.
The best place to start your adventure is around Quai Fulchiron Rolland and Rue des Trois Maries.