Interior courtyard
Lyon’s most unique feature is its intricate system of passageways. Over 300 taboules, or secret passages, run through apartment blocks into sunny courtyards and dark alleyways and underground.
Typical taboule
Angelo in a sunny taboule
Some date from Roman times, but most were constructed by silk weavers in the 19th century to transport the delicate material in inclement weather. They ended up coming in handy during WWII.
Leading up an outdoor staircase
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