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.

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Soierie Vivante - Atelier Municipal de Tissage, 12 bis montee J. Godart, 69004 Lyon France

Demo of silk weaving on Jacquard loom

Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Maison Brochier Soieries, 16 rue du Boeuf, 69005 Lyon France

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

Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Croix-Rousse, Lyon France

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

Duration: 30 minutes



Informacion Adicional
"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"



Duração: 3 Hours 30 Minutes
Ponto de partida: Place de la Croix-Rousse, Pl. de la Croix-Rousse, 69004 Lyon, France

Cancelamentos e reembolsos: All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.

Incluído

• 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

Não Incluído

• Private transportation

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