About this tour
A 90-minute walk through Lyon's historic peninsula that traces the city's bawdy past alongside its architectural heritage. Your guide, an actor-historian, leads you through narrow streets and past monuments while recounting tales of medieval excess, period medical advice on reproduction, and the contents of a merchant's historical pleasure collection. Expect frank discussion of erotic literature and artefacts from centuries past—this is adult entertainment with scholarly backbone.
Highlights
- Medieval alleyways and Renaissance monuments across the peninsula
- Stories of 14th-century doctors' surprisingly explicit procreation guidance
- Historical merchant's carriage displaying period intimate objects
- Excerpts from erotic texts spanning multiple centuries
- Guide-actor narration blending humour, history, and candour
What to expect
Your guide meets you in the old quarter and moves at a leisurely pace, stopping at key landmarks to weave tales of Lyon's sensual underbelly. Expect frank, playful commentary—the tone is informative rather than gratuitous, grounding each anecdote in historical context. You'll hear about practices and attitudes that shocked (or amused) medieval society, and examine genuine artefacts that reveal how past generations approached desire. The guide's delivery is theatrical but grounded, never crude for its own sake. This is educational entertainment for adults comfortable with explicit historical discussion.
Good to know
Adult-only tour; content is frank and may not suit everyone. Wheelchair accessible; service animals welcome. Runs rain or shine. Comfortable walking shoes recommended. Public transport stops nearby. No costume, but guide dresses deliberately for the role.
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