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.
Highlights
3 hours
Offered in English & 2 Others
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
3 hours
Offered in English & 2 Others
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
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
Meeting Points
Departure
Place de la Croix-Rousse
At the foot of the statue of Jacquard in the middle of the square
Return
16 Rue du Bœuf
Silk workshop Brochier Soierie Saint Jean - 16 Rue du Boeuf 69005 LYON
Important Information
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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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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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.
Highlights
3 hours
Offered in English & 2 Others
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
3 hours
Offered in English & 2 Others
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
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
Meeting Points
Departure
Place de la Croix-Rousse
At the foot of the statue of Jacquard in the middle of the square
Return
16 Rue du Bœuf
Silk workshop Brochier Soierie Saint Jean - 16 Rue du Boeuf 69005 LYON
