Silk Tour in Lyon

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€225
Duration
3 h
Group size
Private tour
Guide languages
English, Italian, French

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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

Not included

Private transportation

What you will do

Soierie Vivante - Atelier Municipal de Tissage
Demo of silk weaving on Jacquard loom
45 min
Brochier Soieries Vieux Lyon
Demo of handmade painting on napped velvet.
Exhibition of silkworms from may to november
45 min
La Croix-Rousse
We will go through the traboules of Croix Rousse on the way down the hill
30 min

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

Important 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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Private tour

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Experience information

Duration:
3 h
Guide languages:
English, Italian, French
Ticket type:
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Max travellers:
15
Confirmation:
Confirmed after booking

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