Silk Tour in Lyon

5.0 (11 reviews) Lyon, France
Duration3h
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Italian, French
Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

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

  1. Soierie Vivante - Atelier Municipal de Tissage
    45m · Admission ticket included
    Demo of silk weaving on Jacquard loom
  2. Brochier Soieries Vieux Lyon
    45m · Admission ticket included
    Demo of handmade painting on napped velvet.
    Exhibition of silkworms from may to november
  3. 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.

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