Silk Tour in Lyon

5.0
(10 reviews)

3 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English and 2 more

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
Demonstration of hanpainted napped velvet
Exhibition of silkworms available from May to October
Private transportation

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

Itinerary

Duration: 3 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    Demo of silk weaving on Jacquard loom

    45 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 2

    Demo of handmade painting on napped velvet. Exhibition of silkworms from may to november

    45 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 3

    We will go through the traboules of Croix Rousse on the way down the hill

    30 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • 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
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Half-day Tours
Private Sightseeing Tours
Historical Tours
Art Tours
Walking Tours
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