Silk Tour in Lyon

5.00(7)
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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.

  • 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

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

  • Private transportation

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.