Croix-Rousse
Silk workers' hill, traboules and Sunday markets
The Croix-Rousse is the hill north of the Presqu'île where Lyon's canuts wove silk in tall workshops with high ceilings. The slopes above place des Terreaux and the plateau around the boulevard now hold markets, theatres and a neighbourhood that still feels separate from the centre.
The slopes climb from place Sathonay through stepped streets and courtyards. The Cour des Voraces has a six-flight open staircase from 1825 to 1826 and a traboule through to montée Saint-Sébastien, and the Amphithéâtre des Trois Gaules in the Jardin des Plantes preserves walls of the Roman arena where the first Christian martyrs of Gaul were executed in 177.
On the plateau, the Gros Caillou boulder marks the boulevard, the Mur des Canuts covers 1,200 square metres of wall, and the Maison des Canuts and the Soierie Vivante workshop on rue Richan show looms at work. The Jardin Rosa Mir, built by a Spanish mason from 1957, opens on Saturdays in season.
Getting there
Metro line C serves the plateau at Croix-Rousse and Hénon. The Mur des Canuts is by Hénon, and the Gros Caillou, Maison des Canuts and Place de la Croix-Rousse are by Croix-Rousse. Lyon city pages also list bus lines 2, 6, 13, 33, 45 and 61 on the boulevard.
What to see
A route that starts at the Gros Caillou and walks down montée Saint-Sébastien reaches place Colbert and the Cour des Voraces, then continues by stairs and traboules to the Terreaux. The Mur des Canuts and the Théâtre de la Croix-Rousse sit on the plateau side, and Les Subsistances stands on the Saône embankment at the foot of the hill.
The Église Saint-Bruno des Chartreux has a baroque altar designed by Soufflot, though the city lists visits as open on request. Place Sathonay, with the 1st arrondissement town hall, is a quiet square at the bottom of the slopes.
Where to eat and drink
The boulevard market sells fruit, cheese, charcuterie, fish, bread, pastries and wine on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday mornings, and a clothing market takes over on Tuesdays. On Saturdays a second market of old books and postcards sets up on place de la Croix-Rousse.
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The best of Croix-Rousse
Things to do in Croix-Rousse
What's on in Croix-Rousse
Local events in the next 30 days, read from the ward, park and organiser pages each one links to.
Cabaret La Bouche #2 Theatre and shows
On now, until 13 Nov · Théâtre de la Croix-Rousse
Queer cabaret with piano, voice and spoken word, listed for ages 15 and over, about 1 hour 45.
20:00 · Map · Source: Théâtre de la Croix-Rousse
Emilie CHASLES #2 Comedy
Fri 13 Nov, Sat 21 Nov · La Girafe
A one-woman show at La Girafe café-théâtre on the dates listed on its programme page.
€15 · from 21:00 · Map · Source: La Girafe
GARDERIE : LES P’TITES COULISSES Activities
Fri 13 Nov · Les Subsistances
Activity at Les SUBS (Les Subsistances), 8 bis Quai Saint-Vincent, Lyon, as listed on the venue's agenda.
19:00 · Map · Source: Les SUBS
GARDERIE : LES P’TITES COULISSES Activities
Fri 13 Nov · Les Subsistances
Activity at Les SUBS (Les Subsistances), 8 bis Quai Saint-Vincent, Lyon, as listed on the venue's agenda.
20:30 · Map · Source: Les SUBS
HERVE SALAMONE Concert
Fri 13 Nov · La Clef de Voûte
A concert at La Clef de Voûte, listed on the Le Jazz Club la Clef de Voûte calendar.
Participation libre · 20:30 to 23:30 · Map · Source: laclefdevoute.fr
KARIM ADDADI Concert
Fri 13 Nov · Les Grandes Voûtes
A concert at Les Grandes Voûtes, listed on the Le Jazz Club la Clef de Voûte calendar.
Participation libre · 20:30 to 23:30 · Map · Source: laclefdevoute.fr
#12 Café Papote Activities
Sat 14 Nov · Centre social Croix-Rousse Pernon
Workshop at Centre social Croix-Rousse Pernon.
Free · Map · Source: Mairies d'arrondissement de Lyon
CEDRIC PERROT VIBE SESSION Concert
Sat 14 Nov · Les Grandes Voûtes
A concert at Les Grandes Voûtes, listed on the Le Jazz Club la Clef de Voûte calendar.
Participation libre · 20:30 to 23:30 · Map · Source: laclefdevoute.fr
DJ Fantastik Nightlife
Sat 14 Nov · Les Subsistances
Nightlife at Les SUBS (Les Subsistances), 8 bis Quai Saint-Vincent, Lyon, as listed on the venue's agenda.
20:30 · Map · Source: Les SUBS
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L’Anniversaire de Gabriel(le) Comedy
Sat 14 Nov, Thu 10 Dec, Sat 16 Jan, Thu 11 Feb · La Girafe
An improv show at La Girafe café-théâtre on the dates listed on its programme page.
From €10 · from 21:00 · Map · Source: La Girafe
Minipousses cirque Activities
Sat 14 Nov · Les Subsistances
Activity at Les SUBS (Les Subsistances), 8 bis Quai Saint-Vincent, Lyon, as listed on the venue's agenda.
14:30 · Map · Source: Les SUBS
Minipousses cirque Activities
Sat 14 Nov · Les Subsistances
Activity at Les SUBS (Les Subsistances), 8 bis Quai Saint-Vincent, Lyon, as listed on the venue's agenda.
16:00 · Map · Source: Les SUBS
STEPHANE VINCENZA Concert
Sat 14 Nov · La Clef de Voûte
A concert at La Clef de Voûte, listed on the Le Jazz Club la Clef de Voûte calendar.
Participation libre · 20:30 to 23:30 · Map · Source: laclefdevoute.fr
ALphas, Conférence viriliste Theatre and shows
On now, until 15 Nov · Théâtre des Clochards Célestes
Play at Théâtre des Clochards Célestes, listed on the Ville de Lyon agenda.
Map · Source: Ville de Lyon · ALphas - Conférence viriliste
MILO VOLSON FOURNIER Concert
Sun 15 Nov · Les Grandes Voûtes
A concert at Les Grandes Voûtes, listed on the Le Jazz Club la Clef de Voûte calendar.
Participation libre · 19:30 to 22:30 · Map · Source: laclefdevoute.fr
VINCENT PERIER Concert
Sun 15 Nov · La Clef de Voûte
A concert at La Clef de Voûte, listed on the Le Jazz Club la Clef de Voûte calendar.
Participation libre · 19:30 to 22:30 · Map · Source: laclefdevoute.fr
Pesson/Ravel/Créations Classical and opera
Tue 17 Nov · CNSMD Lyon, Salle Varèse
Public concert by students and guests at CNSMD Lyon, Salle Varèse, as listed by the conservatoire.
20:00 · Map · Source: CNSMD Lyon
Unusual walks through the Croix-Rousse Tours and walks
Tue 17 Nov · Mairie du 4e arrondissement
Sports event at Mairie du 4e arrondissement.
Map · Source: Mairies d'arrondissement de Lyon · Balades insolites à travers la Croix-Rousse - 2026
Jeux de société inclusifs en famille Activities
Wed 18 Nov · Bibliothèque du 4e Croix-Rousse
Activity at the Bibliothèque du 4e Croix-Rousse, a branch of the Bibliothèque municipale de Lyon.
16:00 to 17:00 · Map · Source: Bibliothèque municipale de Lyon
Les Rendez-vous de la musique de chambre Classical and opera
Wed 18 Nov · CNSMD Lyon, Salle Varèse
Public concert by students and guests at CNSMD Lyon, Salle Varèse, as listed by the conservatoire.
18:00 and 20:00 · Map · Source: CNSMD Lyon
THOMAS BLAISEL Concert
Wed 18 Nov · Les Grandes Voûtes
A concert at Les Grandes Voûtes, listed on the Le Jazz Club la Clef de Voûte calendar.
Participation libre · 20:30 to 23:30 · Map · Source: laclefdevoute.fr
THOMAS BLAISEL Concert
Thu 19 Nov · La Clef de Voûte
A concert at La Clef de Voûte, listed on the Le Jazz Club la Clef de Voûte calendar.
Participation libre · 20:30 to 23:30 · Map · Source: laclefdevoute.fr
Festiv·iel feminist and queer festival Theatre and shows
On now, until 28 Nov · Théâtre de la Croix-Rousse
Sixth edition of the theatre's annual festival on feminism, queer cultures and questions of gender and sexuality.
Map · Source: Théâtre de la Croix-Rousse · Festiv·iel
Jodlowski/Kishino/Pepin/Taira/Filidei Classical and opera
Fri 20 Nov · CNSMD Lyon, Salle Varèse
Public concert by students and guests at CNSMD Lyon, Salle Varèse, as listed by the conservatoire.
20:00 · Map · Source: CNSMD Lyon
MARC CABRERA Concert
Fri 20 Nov · Les Grandes Voûtes
A concert at Les Grandes Voûtes, listed on the Le Jazz Club la Clef de Voûte calendar.
Participation libre · 20:30 to 23:30 · Map · Source: laclefdevoute.fr
Solidarity collection at the MEJ Activities
On now, until 2 Dec · Maison de l'enfance Croix-Rousse
Workshop at Maison de l'enfance Croix-Rousse.
Map · Source: Mairies d'arrondissement de Lyon · Collecte solidaire à la MEJ
STEPHANE VINCENZA Concert
Fri 20 Nov · La Clef de Voûte
A concert at La Clef de Voûte, listed on the Le Jazz Club la Clef de Voûte calendar.
Participation libre · 20:30 to 23:30 · Map · Source: laclefdevoute.fr
HERVE SALAMONE Concert
Sat 21 Nov · Les Grandes Voûtes
A concert at Les Grandes Voûtes, listed on the Le Jazz Club la Clef de Voûte calendar.
Participation libre · 20:30 to 23:30 · Map · Source: laclefdevoute.fr
KARIM ADDADI Concert
Sat 21 Nov · La Clef de Voûte
A concert at La Clef de Voûte, listed on the Le Jazz Club la Clef de Voûte calendar.
Participation libre · 20:30 to 23:30 · Map · Source: laclefdevoute.fr
CEDRIC PERROT VIBE SESSION Concert
Sun 22 Nov · Les Grandes Voûtes
A concert at Les Grandes Voûtes, listed on the Le Jazz Club la Clef de Voûte calendar.
Participation libre · 19:30 to 22:30 · Map · Source: laclefdevoute.fr
HELIODORE PERROT Concert
Sun 22 Nov · La Clef de Voûte
A concert at La Clef de Voûte, listed on the Le Jazz Club la Clef de Voûte calendar.
Participation libre · 19:30 to 22:30 · Map · Source: laclefdevoute.fr
Sexpo: a playful trail on sexuality Activities
23 to 27 Nov · Mairie du 4e arrondissement
Community event at Mairie du 4e arrondissement.
Map · Source: Mairies d'arrondissement de Lyon · Sexpo : le parcours ludique sur la sexualité
Antoine Joly et Rudolfs Stikuts Classical and opera
Tue 24 Nov · CNSMD Lyon - Amphithéâtre Darasse
Orgue at CNSMD Lyon - Amphithéâtre Darasse, a public concert by students and guests as listed by the conservatoire.
Map · Source: CNSMD Lyon
Lebanon, Palestine: solidarity across borders Activities
Tue 24 Nov · Mairie du 1er arrondissement
Community event at Mairie du 1er arrondissement.
Map · Source: Mairies d'arrondissement de Lyon · Liban, Palestine : Une solidarité au-delà des frontières
Anne Legal Lasalle, piano Classical and opera
Wed 25 Nov · CNSMD Lyon, Salle d’Ensemble
Public concert by students and guests at CNSMD Lyon, Salle d’Ensemble, as listed by the conservatoire.
12:30 · Map · Source: CNSMD Lyon
PATRICK MARADAN Concert
Wed 25 Nov · Les Grandes Voûtes
A concert at Les Grandes Voûtes, listed on the Le Jazz Club la Clef de Voûte calendar.
Participation libre · 20:30 to 23:30 · Map · Source: laclefdevoute.fr
MARC CABRERA Concert
Thu 26 Nov · La Clef de Voûte
A concert at La Clef de Voûte, listed on the Le Jazz Club la Clef de Voûte calendar.
Participation libre · 20:30 to 23:30 · Map · Source: laclefdevoute.fr
Métro, Boulot, Impro Comedy
Thu 26 Nov · La Girafe
An improv show at La Girafe café-théâtre on the dates listed on its programme page.
€13 · from 21:00 · Map · Source: La Girafe
The 4 by 4: talking with the mayor and councillors Activities
Thu 26 Nov · Mairie du 4e arrondissement
Community event at Mairie du 4e arrondissement.
Free · Map · Source: Mairies d'arrondissement de Lyon · Le 4 par 4 : dialoguer avec le Maire et les élus
Un tiro cada uno (play in Spanish) Theatre and shows
26 to 27 Nov · Théâtre de la Croix-Rousse
Play in Spanish with French surtitles, listed for ages 16 and over, about 1 hour.
20:00 · Map · Source: Théâtre de la Croix-Rousse · Un tiro cada uno
Baptiste Chopin, concert et soutenance de thèse Classical and opera
Fri 27 Nov · CNSMD Lyon - Salle Varèse
Recherche artistique at CNSMD Lyon - Salle Varèse, a public concert by students and guests as listed by the conservatoire.
Map · Source: CNSMD Lyon
Baptiste Chopin, concert et soutenance de thèse Classical and opera
Fri 27 Nov · CNSMD Lyon - Salle d’Ensemble
Recherche artistique at CNSMD Lyon - Salle d’Ensemble, a public concert by students and guests as listed by the conservatoire.
Map · Source: CNSMD Lyon
HELIODORE PERROT Concert
Fri 27 Nov · La Clef de Voûte
A concert at La Clef de Voûte, listed on the Le Jazz Club la Clef de Voûte calendar.
Participation libre · 20:30 to 23:30 · Map · Source: laclefdevoute.fr
STEPHANE VINCENZA Concert
Fri 27 Nov · Les Grandes Voûtes
A concert at Les Grandes Voûtes, listed on the Le Jazz Club la Clef de Voûte calendar.
Participation libre · 20:30 to 23:30 · Map · Source: laclefdevoute.fr
CEDRIC PERROT VIBE SESSION Concert
Sat 28 Nov · Les Grandes Voûtes
A concert at Les Grandes Voûtes, listed on the Le Jazz Club la Clef de Voûte calendar.
Participation libre · 20:30 to 23:30 · Map · Source: laclefdevoute.fr
Minipousses cirque Activities
Sat 28 Nov · Les Subsistances
Activity at Les SUBS (Les Subsistances), 8 bis Quai Saint-Vincent, Lyon, as listed on the venue's agenda.
14:30 · Map · Source: Les SUBS
Minipousses cirque Activities
Sat 28 Nov · Les Subsistances
Activity at Les SUBS (Les Subsistances), 8 bis Quai Saint-Vincent, Lyon, as listed on the venue's agenda.
16:30 · Map · Source: Les SUBS
ZACHARY LEBLOND Concert
Sat 28 Nov · La Clef de Voûte
A concert at La Clef de Voûte, listed on the Le Jazz Club la Clef de Voûte calendar.
Participation libre · 20:30 to 23:30 · Map · Source: laclefdevoute.fr
CEDRIC PERROT VIBE SESSION Concert
Sun 29 Nov · Les Grandes Voûtes
A concert at Les Grandes Voûtes, listed on the Le Jazz Club la Clef de Voûte calendar.
Participation libre · 19:30 to 22:30 · Map · Source: laclefdevoute.fr
HELIODORE PERROT Concert
Sun 29 Nov · La Clef de Voûte
A concert at La Clef de Voûte, listed on the Le Jazz Club la Clef de Voûte calendar.
Participation libre · 19:30 to 22:30 · Map · Source: laclefdevoute.fr
Le Punch Club Comedy
Sun 29 Nov, Mon 30 Nov · La Girafe
An improv show at La Girafe café-théâtre on the dates listed on its programme page.
€20 · Map · Source: La Girafe
PATRICK MARADAN Concert
Wed 2 Dec · Les Grandes Voûtes
A concert at Les Grandes Voûtes, listed on the Le Jazz Club la Clef de Voûte calendar.
Participation libre · 20:30 to 23:30 · Map · Source: laclefdevoute.fr
SUBS-VISITES Tours and walks
Wed 2 Dec · Les Subsistances
Activity at Les SUBS (Les Subsistances), 8 bis Quai Saint-Vincent, Lyon, as listed on the venue's agenda.
18:30 · Map · Source: Les SUBS
Concert des Erasmus Classical and opera
Thu 3 Dec · CNSMD Lyon, Salle d’Ensemble
Public concert by students and guests at CNSMD Lyon, Salle d’Ensemble, as listed by the conservatoire.
12:30 · Map · Source: CNSMD Lyon
Dialogue entre deux espèces Theatre and shows
3 to 7 Dec · Théâtre des Clochards Célestes
Play at Théâtre des Clochards Célestes, listed on the Ville de Lyon agenda.
Map · Source: Ville de Lyon
Soirée Pépites Nightlife
Thu 3 Dec · Les Subsistances
Nightlife at Les SUBS (Les Subsistances), 8 bis Quai Saint-Vincent, Lyon, as listed on the venue's agenda.
19:00 · Map · Source: Les SUBS
THOMAS BLAISEL Concert
Thu 3 Dec · La Clef de Voûte
A concert at La Clef de Voûte, listed on the Le Jazz Club la Clef de Voûte calendar.
Participation libre · 20:30 to 23:30 · Map · Source: laclefdevoute.fr
HERVE SALAMONE Concert
Fri 4 Dec · Les Grandes Voûtes
A concert at Les Grandes Voûtes, listed on the Le Jazz Club la Clef de Voûte calendar.
Participation libre · 20:30 to 23:30 · Map · Source: laclefdevoute.fr
KARIM ADDADI Concert
Fri 4 Dec · La Clef de Voûte
A concert at La Clef de Voûte, listed on the Le Jazz Club la Clef de Voûte calendar.
Participation libre · 20:30 to 23:30 · Map · Source: laclefdevoute.fr
Masterclass Comedy
Fri 4 Dec, Fri 11 Dec, Fri 18 Dec, Fri 5 Feb · La Girafe
An improv show at La Girafe café-théâtre on the dates listed on its programme page.
€7 · from 20:00 · Map · Source: La Girafe
Richter / Mozart Classical and opera
Fri 4 Dec · CNSMD Lyon, Salle Varèse
Performance by students and guests at CNSMD Lyon, Salle Varèse, as listed by the conservatoire.
20:00 · Map · Source: CNSMD Lyon
CEDRIC PERROT VIBE SESSION Concert
Sat 5 Dec · Les Grandes Voûtes
A concert at Les Grandes Voûtes, listed on the Le Jazz Club la Clef de Voûte calendar.
Participation libre · 20:30 to 23:30 · Map · Source: laclefdevoute.fr
Les Poupées Russes Comedy
Sat 5 Dec, Sat 6 Feb · La Girafe
An improv show at La Girafe café-théâtre on the dates listed on its programme page.
€15 · from 19:00 · Map · Source: La Girafe
Liquid Tiles Illumination
Sat 5 Dec, Sun 6 Dec, Mon 7 Dec, Tue 8 Dec · Place Sathonay
Light and sound canvas by Eloi Maduell and Santi Vilanova, studio Playmodes, on Place Sathonay.
Map · Source: Fête des Lumières
Minipousses danse Activities
Sat 5 Dec · Les Subsistances
Activity at Les SUBS (Les Subsistances), 8 bis Quai Saint-Vincent, Lyon, as listed on the venue's agenda.
14:30 · Map · Source: Les SUBS
Minipousses danse Activities
Sat 5 Dec · Les Subsistances
Activity at Les SUBS (Les Subsistances), 8 bis Quai Saint-Vincent, Lyon, as listed on the venue's agenda.
16:00 · Map · Source: Les SUBS
STEPHANE VINCENZA Concert
Sat 5 Dec · La Clef de Voûte
A concert at La Clef de Voûte, listed on the Le Jazz Club la Clef de Voûte calendar.
Participation libre · 20:30 to 23:30 · Map · Source: laclefdevoute.fr
LES DIMANCHES DU SWING MANOUCHE Concert
Sun 6 Dec · La Clef de Voûte
A concert at La Clef de Voûte, listed on the Le Jazz Club la Clef de Voûte calendar.
Participation libre · 19:30 to 22:30 · Map · Source: laclefdevoute.fr
VINCENT PERIER Concert
Sun 6 Dec · Les Grandes Voûtes
A concert at Les Grandes Voûtes, listed on the Le Jazz Club la Clef de Voûte calendar.
Participation libre · 19:30 to 22:30 · Map · Source: laclefdevoute.fr
Ateliers d’hiver du CNSMD Activities
Thu 10 Dec · Les Subsistances
Activity at Les SUBS (Les Subsistances), 8 bis Quai Saint-Vincent, Lyon, as listed on the venue's agenda.
20:00 · Map · Source: Les SUBS
Ateliers d’hiver du CNSMD Activities
Fri 11 Dec · Les Subsistances
Activity at Les SUBS (Les Subsistances), 8 bis Quai Saint-Vincent, Lyon, as listed on the venue's agenda.
20:00 · Map · Source: Les SUBS
Ateliers d’hiver du CNSMD Activities
Sat 12 Dec · Les Subsistances
Activity at Les SUBS (Les Subsistances), 8 bis Quai Saint-Vincent, Lyon, as listed on the venue's agenda.
16:00 · Map · Source: Les SUBS
GreenScreen Comedy
Sat 12 Dec, Sat 9 Jan · La Girafe
An improv show at La Girafe café-théâtre on the dates listed on its programme page.
€20 · from 20:00 · Map · Source: La Girafe
Show 3 events nearby, outside Croix-Rousse
Boulevard de la Croix Rousse market Market
Tuesday and Friday and Saturday and Sunday. Next: Fri 13 Nov · Boulevard de la Croix Rousse, Lyon 4e
A market with food and other stalls at Boulevard de la Croix Rousse in Lyon 4e, running Tuesday and Friday and Saturday and Sunday, as listed in the Métropole de Lyon's open data on market sites.
Free entry · Map · Source: Métropole de Lyon (open data, Licence Ouverte 2.0) · Marché Boulevard de la Croix Rousse
Boulevard de la Croix Rousse market Market
Wednesday and Thursday. Next: Wed 18 Nov · Boulevard de la Croix Rousse, Lyon 1er
A food market at Boulevard de la Croix Rousse in Lyon 1er, running Wednesday and Thursday, as listed in the Métropole de Lyon's open data on market sites.
Free entry · Map · Source: Métropole de Lyon (open data, Licence Ouverte 2.0) · Marché Boulevard de la Croix Rousse
Place du Commandant Arnaud market Market
Thursday. Next: Thu 19 Nov · Place du Commandant Arnaud, Lyon 4e
A food market at Place du Commandant Arnaud in Lyon 4e, running Thursday, as listed in the Métropole de Lyon's open data on market sites.
Free entry · Map · Source: Métropole de Lyon (open data, Licence Ouverte 2.0) · Marché Place du Commandant Arnaud
Live music in Croix-Rousse
- Radiant-Bellevue 20 upcoming gigs
- Kraspek Myzik 16 upcoming gigs
- Rosalie 1 upcoming gig
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