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Silk Tour in Lyon
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Digital Voucher
210 minutes (Approx.)
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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.
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Things To Know
- Weaving demo on original 19th cent. Jacquard loom
- Demonstration of hanpainted napped velvet
- Exhibition of silkworms available from May to October
- Private transportation
- 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
What's included in the package
Itinerary
Soierie Vivante - Atelier Municipal de Tissage
Demo of silk weaving on Jacquard loom
Admission Ticket IncludedMaison Brochier Soieries
Demo of handmade painting on napped velvet. Exhibition of silkworms from may to november
Admission Ticket IncludedCroix-Rousse
We will go through the traboules of Croix Rousse on the way down the hill
Where to meet and pickup
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- At the foot of the statue of Jacquard in the middle of the square
End Points
- Silk workshop Brochier Soierie Saint Jean - 16 Rue du Boeuf 69005 LYON
Ticket Redemption
Direct access, no redemption is required
Reviews By Other Travelers
5Based on 7 reviews
What do other 7 guests say about Silk Tour in Lyon
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Jonathan_G
5
Aug 2023
My partner and I had a fantastic time and learnt a lot during the tour. Alex was a delightful host. Would strongly recommend.
T
Tracy_D
5
Jul 2023
AMAZING! Alex was so knowledgeable and engaging. Our group - 12 year old, 20-something, two 40-somethings - learned so much more about the city, the silk industry and the rich history of both.
OP
Ojas P
5
May 2023
This was a second tour with Alex, who again was a great tour-guide with great energy and humor! This tour was a lower-activity tour so would be good for those who want to have a less busy experience and who are interested in exploring artisanal silk products for purchase. That being said, Alex w...
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Things to know
Included
- Weaving demo on original 19th cent. Jacquard loom
- Demonstration of hanpainted napped velvet
- Exhibition of silkworms available from May to October
Not Included
- Private transportation
Additional 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