What is a Traboules in Lyon?

Traboules (from Latin transambulare via vulgar Latin trabulare meaning “to cross”) are a type of secret covered passageways primarily associated with the city of Lyon, France, but also located in the French cities of Villefranche-sur-Saône, Mâcon, Saint-Étienne, along with a few in Chambéry).

Where can I find Traboules in Lyon?

If you’re a bit of an adventurer, here are a few traboules to discover on your own:

  • 27 Rue St Jean connecting with 6 Rue des Trois Maries.
  • 54 Rue St Jean with 27 Rue de Boeuf.
  • 31 Rue du Boeuf with 14 Rue de la Bombarde.
  • 2 Place du Gouvernement with 10 Quai Romain Rolland.
  • 9 Rue des Trois Maries with 17 Quai Romain Rolland.

Is Lyon bigger than Marseille?

If counted with the metropolitan area, the population of Lyon is by far greater than that of Marseille (see the table at the end of this article).

What nationality is the surname Lyon?

Scottish, English and French: from Old French, Middle English lion (Latin leo, genitive leonis), hence a nickname for a fierce or brave warrior, or a habitational name for someone living at a house distinguished by the sign of a lion.

Is Lyon the second biggest city in France?

Lyon, also spelled Lyons, capital of both the Rhône département and the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes région, east-central France, set on a hilly site at the confluence of the Rhône and Saône rivers. It is the third largest city in France, after Paris and Marseille.

What does Lyon mean in English?

lion
Scottish, English and French: from Old French, Middle English lion (Latin leo, genitive leonis), hence a nickname for a fierce or brave warrior, or a habitational name for someone living at a house distinguished by the sign of a lion.

Is Leon a boy or girl name?

The name Leon is a boy’s name of German, Greek origin meaning “lion”. Leon is one of the leonine names that is extremely hot in Europe right now. Although it peaked here in the 1920s, it is slowly making its way back, and it could climb further with parents wanting a more serious and studious alternative to Leo.

What country is the last name Lyons from?

France
Meaning ‘raven fort’, variants of Lyons include Lehane, Lion, Lions and Lyne. These are anglicized forms of this Anglo-Norman name from the town of Lyon in central France. The name came to Ireland, England, Scotland and Wales with the Normans and was not uncommon in the twelfth and thirteenth century.