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Silk Tour in Lyon

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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.
  • Weaving demo on original 19th cent. Jacquard loom
  • Demonstration of hanpainted napped velvet
  • Exhibition of silkworms available from May to October
  • Private transportation
Departure Point

Pl. de la Croix-Rousse, 69004 Lyon, France At the foot of the statue of Jacquard in the middle of the square

Return Details

16 Rue du Bœuf, 69005 Lyon, Frankrijk Silk workshop Brochier Soierie Saint Jean - 16 Rue du Boeuf 69005 LYON

  • Soierie Vivante - Atelier Municipal de Tissage, Lyon, France
    Demo of silk weaving on Jacquard loom
    45 minutes
  • Maison Brochier Soieries, Lyon, France
    Demo of handmade painting on napped velvet. Exhibition of silkworms from may to november
    45 minutes
  • Croix-Rousse, Lyon, France
    We will go through the traboules of Croix Rousse on the way down the hill
    30 minutes
  • 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
This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
    JOAN_M
    06 Apr 2023
    Alex took us to see how the silks were woven and described the changes in production over the centuries with the invention of machinery that used punch cards like the old IBM cards from the 1960's. We were captivated by the son of a famous weaver and his demonstrations.
    Craig_P
    27 Sep 2022
    I booked this tour for my wife because she is a weaver. Alex is a wonderful guide. He even made it interesting for me as we walked the old silk district and explored the traboules. Highly recommend.
    465billf
    25 Jul 2020
    This tour is wonderful. Jean-Andre is knowledgeable about Lyon, its architecture and its silk traditions. Showed us many fascinating places. We recommend this tout highly
    This tour in France is organized by The Foodie Lyon

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