Luxury tour abour silk, major industry in Lyon history for 400 years.
From the Croix-Rousse with its traboules till wokrshops in Vieux-Lyon, you will meet passionate artisans who will show you the Jacquard loom, the bombyx moths, the softness of velvet scarfs ...
Many surpriiiiises between chemistry, techniques, history, fashion, zoology, with one of the last Made in France firms.
What's included
Weaving demo on original 19th cent. Jacquard loom
Exhibition of silkworms available from May to October
Demonstration of handpainted napped velvet
Private transportation
What to expect
Soierie Vivante - Atelier Municipal de Tissage
45m · Admission ticket included
Demo of silk weaving on Jacquard loom
Brochier Soieries Vieux Lyon
45m · Admission ticket included
Demo of handmade painting on napped velvet.
Exhibition of silkworms from may to november
La Croix-Rousse
30m
We will go through the traboules of Croix Rousse on the way down the hill
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
At the foot of the statue of Jacquard in the middle of the square
End point
Silk workshop Brochier Soierie Saint Jean - 16 Rue du Boeuf 69005 LYON
Additional information
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Not recommended for people who cannot go down many steps
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
