Silk Tour in Lyon
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About the Activity
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.3 hours
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Travelers
Adult : 1
Inclusions & Exclusions
Weaving demo on original 19th cent. Jacquard loom
Demonstration of hanpainted napped velvet
Exhibition of silkworms available from May to October
Transportation amenities : Private transportation. Private transportation
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Locations in the itinerary
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Soierie Vivante - Atelier Municipal de Tissage
12 bis montee J. Godart, Lyon, France, 69004Demo of silk weaving on Jacquard loom45 minutes • Admission Ticket IncludedView Location2
Brochier Soieries Vieux Lyon
16 rue du Boeuf, La Tour Rose, Lyon, France, 69005Demo of handmade painting on napped velvet.
Exhibition of silkworms from may to november45 minutes • Admission Ticket IncludedView Location3
La Croix-Rousse
, Lyon, France, 69004We will go through the traboules of Croix Rousse on the way down the hill30 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView LocationMeeting and Pickup
Starting point
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At the foot of the statue of Jacquard in the middle of the squareView Location
End point
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Silk workshop Brochier Soierie Saint Jean - 16 Rue du Boeuf 69005 LYONView Location
Pickup details
Customers must make their own way to and meet at the start point- Travelers CANNOT choose a custom pickup or meeting location.
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
Language And Guide
Tour Guide Available In
- English
- Italian
- French
Ticket Details
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- One per booking
Ticket Redemption
No redemption point. This is a direct entry ticketCancellation & Refunds
Cannot be cancelled or amended without incurring a 100% penalty; i.e., the refund amount will be zero.- All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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