Lovely Lyon: Les Traboules

One of the really cool characteristics of Lyon is the "Traboules"

In the old part of the city, where the buildings are all connected to one another, there is a series of passageways that go through the buildings and underground.  (The link above will explain why they were used for those who are curious-pretty cool if you ask me!).  Since the passages go between and through buildings there are lots of beautiful courtyards that are completely hidden from the streets outside.  They are breathtaking!  The traboules are dark little tunnel-like passages and when you come out into these beautiful courtyards it almost takes your breath away.  

Just another reason to visit lovely Lyon!