54 Saint-Jean Street / 27 Beef Street
The traboule at 54 rue Saint-Jean is one of the most famous traboules in Old Lyon. Located in the Saint-Jean district, it is one of the city's many iconic passages, connecting buildings with each other through interior courtyards and staircases.
This specific traboule allows you to go from rue Saint-Jean to rue du Bœuf, crossing several historic buildings. As you walk through it, you will discover typical architectural elements of the Lyon Renaissance, such as interior courtyards, spiral staircases, and covered galleries. The traboules were once used by silk weavers, the canuts, to transport their goods sheltered from the elements.
The traboule at 54 rue Saint-Jean is a good example of the architecture of Old Lyon, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and it attracts many tourists curious to discover these secret passages which are part of the city's identity.
It is freely accessible to visitors and is often mentioned in tourist circuits of Old Lyon.