Croix-Rousse Book Market – Lyon 4th

The Croix-Rousse Book Market, culture at the heart of the boulevard market

The Croix-Rousse Book Market takes place every Saturday from 8am to 6pm on the Boulevard de la Croix-Rousse, at the heart of one of Lyon's most lively food markets. This permanent book market offers a varied selection of second-hand works: novels, essays, humanities, art books, comics, old magazines and periodicals, children's books, travel guides and coffee-table books. The booksellers who man their stalls every Saturday are enthusiasts who know their stock inside out and can guide readers in their search.

La Croix-Rousse, the Canuts plateau and the hill that works

Lyon's 4th arrondissement, known as La Croix-Rousse, is one of the city's most vibrant and iconic neighbourhoods. Nicknamed "the hill that works", this district was the birthplace of Lyon's silk industry and the famous Canuts weavers. Today, the Croix-Rousse is a bohemian, artistic and activist neighbourhood with a dense network of associations, independent shops, lively cafés and an intense community life. Its central boulevard, animated every morning by a large food market, is the beating heart of this community.