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Silk Tour in Lyon

Lyon, France

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Overview

Duration

3h 30min

Voucher type

E-Ticket

What To Expect

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 to remember

Important info

Not wheelchair accessible. Service animals allowed. Near public transportation. Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level. Not recommended for people who cannot go down many steps. This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate. Confirmation will be received at time of booking

What's included

Demonstration of hanpainted napped velvet. Weaving demo on original 19th cent. Jacquard loom. Exhibition of silkworms available from May to October. Entry/Admission - Maison Brochier Soieries. Entry/Admission - Soierie Vivante - Atelier Municipal de Tissage