Braderie Croix-Rousse en Fête (Lyon 4th)

The Croix-Rousse Braderie: the soul of the plateau in full swing

On Saturday 13 June 2026, the streets of the Croix-Rousse plateau in Lyon's 4th arrondissement become the stage for the annual grande braderie organised during Croix-Rousse en Fête. Neighbourhood shopkeepers and private sellers from all over Lyon take to the cobblestones to offer their treasures: second-hand clothing, decorative objects, books, vinyl records, trinkets and curiosities. In a neighbourhood where bargain-hunting dates back to the time of the canuts, the braderie is a celebration within a celebration.

La Croix-Rousse: plateau of the silk weavers and spirit of freedom

La Croix-Rousse is one of Lyon's most singular and beloved neighbourhoods. Its plateau, perched on the hill overlooking the Presqu'île, was long the stronghold of the canuts, the silk weavers who shaped the city's economic and social history. Their legacy is still visible in the immense facades with large windows designed to let light into the weaving workshops, and in the traboules that wind between the buildings. Today the neighbourhood has retained its popular, bohemian and alternative character, welcoming artists, craftspeople, activists and families in a unique village-within-the-city atmosphere. The Croix-Rousse en Fête neighbourhood festival perfectly embodies this spirit of conviviality and freedom.