LYON IN WORLD WAR II – AN IMMERSIVE RESISTANCE EXPERIENCE
Uncover the Secrets, Bravery & Betrayal of the "Capital of the Resistance"
Highlights
Place Bellecour – The City Under Nazi Rule – Stand where Lyon fell to German forces in 1942 and where the first acts of Resistance began in secret.
Hôtel Terminus – The Gestapo’s House of Horrors – Enter the former Gestapo headquarters, where Klaus Barbie, the infamous “Butcher of Lyon,” tortured Resistance fighters.
The Traboules: Escape Routes of the Resistance – Explore Lyon’s hidden passageways, where secret messages, weapons, and fugitives moved through the city unseen.
Jean Moulin’s Last Stand – Walk in the footsteps of France’s most famous Resistance leader, captured in Lyon and tortured for days—but he never gave up his secrets.
The Train That Never Reached Auschwitz – Hear the incredible true story of the Resistance fighters who derailed Nazi convoys, saving hundreds of Jewish prisoners from deportation.
Tour Description
Your journey begins in Place Bellecour, the heart of Lyon, where in 1942, the Nazis marched in and took full control of the city. Here, your expert guide will unveil how Lyon became a hotbed of Resistance activity, from underground radio broadcasts to British spies operating in cafés.
From there, step into the chilling history of Hôtel Terminus, once the headquarters of the Gestapo in Lyon. It was here that Resistance fighters were interrogated and tortured under the orders of Klaus Barbie. Walk through the very rooms where courage met cruelty, and hear the stories of those who refused to betray their country—even under the harshest conditions.
Next, disappear into the Traboules, Lyon’s legendary hidden passageways that allowed Resistance members to evade Nazi patrols and transport weapons undetected. As you navigate the labyrinth of stone corridors, your guide will reveal how these secret tunnels played a pivotal role in sabotage, espionage, and last-minute escapes.
Stand where Jean Moulin, leader of the Resistance, was captured after being betrayed by an informant. Discover how he endured brutal torture without revealing a single name, becoming a symbol of unbreakable defiance.
Finally, hear the heroic true story of the train that never reached Auschwitz—a daring Resistance operation that saved hundreds of Jewish prisoners from deportation.
Price:
£1484