Lost in thought, a silk worker hurried through Passage Coste. He clutched a precious bundle of silk. He was trying to reach the merchants in the town below before the rain started. Passage Coste and other traboules of Lyon were the lifeline of the silk trade. These secret passageways offered a quick, sheltered route through the city. Passage Coste is more than just a shortcut. It whispers stories of Lyon’s rich past. It played a vital role during the Canut revolts of the 19th century. These silk workers, known as Canuts, used the traboules like Passage Coste to move quickly and secretly through the city. During World War II, the French Resistance used these hidden passages, including Passage Coste, for their clandestine meetings. They evaded the Nazis, moving unseen through the city’s hidden veins. Today, Passage Coste stands as a silent witness. It connects not only two streets, but also two different eras. As you walk through Passage Coste, imagine the hurried footsteps of silk workers and the hushed voices of resistance fighters. They once sought refuge within these very walls. Their legacy lives on within the heart of Lyon.
Центральный дом работников искусств
Step through the grand wooden doors of the Central House of the Workers of Art, and you’ll be transported to