Silk Tour in Lyon

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.

1. 1

   Soierie Vivante - Atelier Municipal de Tissage

   45 min

   Demo of silk weaving on Jacquard loom

2. 2

   Brochier Soieries Vieux Lyon

   45 min

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

3. 3

   La Croix-Rousse

   30 min

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

• 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

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