![La Cour des Voraces est une cour d'immeuble lyonnais, célèbre pour son monumental escalier de façade de six étages (escalier à volées libres). C'est une impressionnante traboule qui permet de passer du 9 de la place Colbert au 14 de la montée de Saint-Sébastien ou au 29 rue Imbert-Colomès. Située sur les pentes de la Croix-Rousse, la Cour des Voraces est un symbole lyonnais. Construite vers 18401, c'est un bel exemple d’une architecture populaire dite « canuse », liée à l'industrie de la soie qui a profondément marqué le quartier. Mais c'est également un lieu qui symbolise quelques grands moments de l'histoire lyonnaise. La révolte des Canuts[modifier | modifier le code] Une plaque commémorative indique que « Dans la cour des Voraces, ruche du travail de la soie, les canuts luttaient pour leurs conditions de vie et leur dignité ». La cour des Voraces tient certainement son nom d'un groupe d'ouvriers canuts nommés les Voraces, qui s'illustrèrent par leurs insurrections républicaines de 1848 et 1849.
On raconte que la Cour des Voraces (également appelée « Maison de la République ») a servi de refuge aux ouvriers canuts lors de leurs révoltes3. Cette cour devint célèbre, dit-on, par une bataille qui opposa les canuts aux soldats de l'armée régulière[réf. nécessaire]. Compte tenu de la date de construction, il peut s'agir de combats ayant eu lieu lors de la seconde insurrection des Voraces4 en 1849. Une autre hypothèse est évoquée : l’immeuble aurait abrité la loge d’une organisation mutualiste de Canuts : le Devoir mutuel. Le mot « Dévoirant » - c’est-à-dire les membres du Devoir mutuel -, déformé, a fini par donner le mot « Voraces ». Il se dit aussi que le mot "voraces" est issu du fait que ces canuts luttaient contre la diminution du volume du pot de vin. En effet le pot de vin devenait de plus en plus petit, mais le prix restait inchangé. (cf. Les Voraces (Lyon)) Seconde guerre mondiale.
Pendant la Seconde Guerre mondiale, les traboules lyonnaises, lieux sombres et secrets (peu connus des étrangers) dont la configuration favorisait les activités clandestines, ont permis aux réseaux de résistance d’échapper à la surveillance de l'occupant allemand. La Cour des Voraces est souvent évoquée comme symbole de cette résistance5. Plus récemment[modifier | modifier le code] En 1995, l'association Habitat et Humanisme dirigée par le père Bernard Devers rachète le lieu et lance des travaux de réhabilitation de la cour qui devient alors un symbole de l'habitat social3, et les gones du quartier retrouvent les joies du « débaroulage » (dégringolade en parler lyonnais et franco-provençal).
La Cour des Voraces (sol de la cour et les deux escaliers) est classée comme monument històriques.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2190/e4c0c1e1-3fb8-46f3-9469-e2e2d4b9ccd0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=500&q=medium)
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Hôtel Le Roosevelt
Hôtel Le Roosevelt
4.0 star property
0.7 mi from Cour des Voraces
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (185)
9.4/10
Exceptional
(185)
"Fantastic hotel!"
$112 nightly
The price is $130
$130 total
Nov 11 - Nov 12
Total with taxes and fees
Carlton Hotel Lyon - MGallery Collection
Carlton Hotel Lyon - MGallery Collection
4.0 star property
Les Cordeliers, 0.7 mi from Cour des Voraces
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1001)
9.4/10
Exceptional
(1001)
"great stay!"
$200 nightly
The price is $225
$225 total
Nov 3 - Nov 4
Total with taxes and fees
Hôtel Mercure Lyon Centre - Gare Part Dieu
Hôtel Mercure Lyon Centre - Gare Part Dieu
4.0 star property
1.5 mi from Cour des Voraces
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1001)
9.4/10
Exceptional
(1001)
"Excellent place to stay. Clean comfortable rooms, courteous staff."
$112 nightly
The price is $129
$129 total
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Total with taxes and fees
Villa Florentine
Villa Florentine
5.0 star property
0.7 mi from Cour des Voraces
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (456)
9.4/10
Exceptional
(456)
"The staff and service quality are simply excellent."
$415 nightly
The price is $465
$465 total
Oct 27 - Oct 28
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Intercontinental Lyon Hotel Dieu by IHG
Intercontinental Lyon Hotel Dieu by IHG
5.0 star property
Bellecour - Hôtel Dieu, 0.9 mi from Cour des Voraces
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (495)
9.4/10
Exceptional
(495)
"Beautiful hotel, wonderful location, very good service, hotel has good food and it’s walking distance to lots of great eating options "
$279 nightly
The price is $314
$314 total
Oct 26 - Oct 27
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Maison Nô
Maison Nô
4.0 star property
0.4 mi from Cour des Voraces
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (379)
9.0/10
Wonderful
(379)
"Very good location and staff is very nice and room is perfect "
$106 nightly
The price is $123
$123 total
Oct 19 - Oct 20
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Pullman Lyon
Pullman Lyon
4.0 star property
Part Dieu - Bir Hakeim, 1.4 mi from Cour des Voraces
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (424)
9.4/10
Exceptional
(424)
"Great hotel!"
$139 nightly
The price is $159
$159 total
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Total with taxes and fees
OKKO Hotels Lyon Centre
OKKO Hotels Lyon Centre
4.0 star property
0.6 mi from Cour des Voraces
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1004)
9.0/10
Wonderful
(1004)
"Fantastic hotel, welcoming staff. "
$110 nightly
The price is $127
$127 total
Nov 2 - Nov 3
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Campanile Lyon Centre - Gare Part Dieu
Campanile Lyon Centre - Gare Part Dieu
3.0 star property
1.6 mi from Cour des Voraces
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1078)
9.0/10
Wonderful
(1078)
"Fabulous location which is convenient and peaceful. Great stay!"
$72 nightly
The price is $83
$83 total
Nov 10 - Nov 11
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Fourvière Hôtel Lyon
Fourvière Hôtel Lyon
4.0 star property
Fourvière, 1.2 mi from Cour des Voraces
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1010)
9.2/10
Wonderful
(1010)
"Clean room, friendly staff, great dining and great location"
$141 nightly
The price is $161
$161 total
Oct 19 - Oct 20
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Hotel Fort St Laurent Lyon - Handwritten Collection
Hotel Fort St Laurent Lyon - Handwritten Collection
4.0 star property
0.2 mi from Cour des Voraces
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (27)
9.0/10
Wonderful
(27)
"Great space for our family. Old building but brand new modern hotel. Wonderful staff. The breakfast could use help as they seem short staffed but overall a great place to stay. "
$139 nightly
The price is $158
$158 total
Nov 9 - Nov 10
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TRIBE Lyon Croix Rousse
TRIBE Lyon Croix Rousse
4.0 star property
0.8 mi from Cour des Voraces
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (131)
9.0/10
Wonderful
(131)
"FIRST of all easy parking"
$89 nightly
The price is $104
$104 total
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Total with taxes and fees
Hôtel des Artistes
Hôtel des Artistes
3.0 star property
Bellecour - Hôtel Dieu, 0.8 mi from Cour des Voraces
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1001)
9.0/10
Wonderful
(1001)
"We stayed in this hotel one night, staff are very helpful and professional, service is very good, their breakfast is also very good, the location is walking distance to dining and shopping areas."
$138 nightly
The price is $155
$155 total
Nov 9 - Nov 10
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Félix dOrt
Félix dOrt
Part Dieu - Bir Hakeim, 1.6 mi from Cour des Voraces
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (121)
9.2/10
Wonderful
(121)
"Good location for us"
$119 nightly
The price is $132
$132 total
Nov 9 - Nov 10
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The People Lyon
The People Lyon
0.3 mi from Cour des Voraces
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (213)
8.8/10
Excellent
(213)
"Great location, amenities and staff. "
Boscolo Lyon Hôtel & Spa
Boscolo Lyon Hôtel & Spa
5.0 star property
Les Cordeliers, 0.8 mi from Cour des Voraces
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (672)
9.0/10
Wonderful
(672)
"The hotel was very conveniently located and had a great river view. The rooms are large and there was a good selection of channels for the English speaking clientele. The only complaint I have is that the bed was so hard that I had to ask for an extra duvet to sleep on and it was still really hard even with that padding."
$219 nightly
The price is $248
$248 total
Nov 2 - Nov 3
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HOTELO Lyon Charité
HOTELO Lyon Charité
3.0 star property
Carnot - Gailleton, 1.6 mi from Cour des Voraces
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (445)
9.0/10
Wonderful
(445)
"Clean, friendly people. Breakfast very good and great location."
$71 nightly
The price is $82
$82 total
Oct 26 - Oct 27
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Mercure Lyon Centre Saxe Lafayette
Mercure Lyon Centre Saxe Lafayette
4.0 star property
3rd Arrondissement, 0.9 mi from Cour des Voraces
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1002)
8.8/10
Excellent
(1002)
"Nice location and good customer service"
$91 nightly
The price is $106
$106 total
Nov 11 - Nov 12
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Le Royal Hotel Lyon - MGallery Collection
Le Royal Hotel Lyon - MGallery Collection
5.0 star property
Bellecour - Hôtel Dieu, 1 mi from Cour des Voraces
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1005)
9.0/10
Wonderful
(1005)
"Great staff and excellent location "
$184 nightly
The price is $210
$210 total
Nov 2 - Nov 3
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Grand Hotel Des Terreaux
Grand Hotel Des Terreaux
4.0 star property
0.4 mi from Cour des Voraces
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1000)
8.8/10
Excellent
(1000)
"Friendly staff, great location, great hotel."
$99 nightly
The price is $115
$115 total
Nov 2 - Nov 3
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Top Cour des Voraces Hotel Reviews
Le Phenix Hotel
10/10 Excellent
"Nice, large room. Staff was very friendly and helpful. "
Campanile Lyon Centre - Gare Part Dieu
10/10 Excellent
"Great property at walking distance from Gare Part Dieu. "
Pilo Lyon - Hostel
10/10 Excellent
"Was a good position 1/2 way between lower and upper town"
Maison Nô
10/10 Excellent
"Very good location and staff is very nice and room is perfect "
Académie Hôtel Lyon
10/10 Excellent
"Loved this hotel! It was central to everything and very walkable. We had a car and were able to park, but they do need to figure out a way to give your pass for parking without having to return it because you can’t easily drop up to the hotel The staff were very sweet and the hotel was so cool and eclectic would definitely stay there again"
Radisson Blu Hotel Lyon
10/10 Excellent
"The hotel was in a convenient location to trains and the large mall. Easily walked to the city centre. Safe area and very friendly people."
OKKO Hotels Lyon Centre
10/10 Excellent
"We enjoyed walking along the Rhône River. We stopped to have a drink at a cafe along the way. "
Hotel Silky by HappyCulture
10/10 Excellent
"Great location, nice size rooms, great service"
Campanile Lyon Centre-Berges du Rhône
10/10 Excellent
"Comme d’habitude, les chambres rien à dire et le personnel au top. C’est d’ailleurs le personnel le meilleur de Lyon."
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Adjacent to Cour des Voraces, Residence Belambra Villemanzy is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this aparthotel offers free parking and in-room kitchenettes. Other good choices within a short distance include Le Phenix Hotel and OKKO Hotels Lyon Centre.
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What can I see and do near Cour des Voraces?
Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon, Lumière Museum, and Musée des Confluences feature captivating exhibits. Explore landmarks like Hôtel de Ville de Lyon, Lyon Cathedral, and Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière. You can watch performances at Lyon National Opera, Transbordeur, and Halle Tony Garnier if you're interested in local theater.
How can I get to Cour des Voraces?
With so many choices for transportation, exploring the area around Cour des Voraces is a breeze. You can walk to nearby metro stations including Saint-André Tram Stop, Rue de l'Universite Tram Stop, and Guillotière Gabriel Tram Stop. If you'd like to explore more of the area, hop aboard a train from Lyon Perrache Station, Lyon Jean Mace Station, or Lyon Saint Paul Station.