Silk Tour in Lyon

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Inclusions / Exclusions

Mobile ticket
Offered in: English, Italian, French
Weaving demo on original 19th cent. Jacquard loom
Demonstration of hanpainted napped velvet
Exhibition of silkworms available from May to October

Private transportation

Overview

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.

Meeting points

At the foot of the statue of Jacquard in the middle of the square

End point

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Silk workshop Brochier Soierie Saint Jean - 16 Rue du Boeuf 69005 LYON

Itinerary

Soierie Vivante - Atelier Municipal de Tissage

Demo of silk weaving on Jacquard loom

45 minutes
Brochier Soieries Vieux Lyon

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

45 minutes
La Croix-Rousse

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

30 minutes

Additional Info

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

Non Refundable

This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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Best way to learn about the city

Published on Aug, 2024

We. Loved. This. Tour. My wife and I were visiting Lyon for the first time, and on our third day in the city, we got to go on this tour to learn more about Lyon's storied history in the silk trade. Our guide, Alex, didn't dissapoint. He met us a cafe just next to where we were staying and whisked us away to the Croix-Rousse, where we got to walk down the streets of the old silk district on our way to one of the soieries in the area. We got to see a traditional canut home, and the looms they used to make their silks. We got to then go on a walking tour of the area, and Alex explained the architecture, history, culture, and modern day appeal of the area. Alex walked us through some of the most beautiful and non-touristy parts of the city, including some pretty well-hidden traboules and brought us to a charming soierie in Vieux Lyon, where we got to see the silk worms and understand the process of creating silk. Alex himself was so knowledgeable and kind, and I cannot recommend this tour highly enough!

Best way to learn about the city

Published on Aug, 2024

Best way to learn about the city

Published on Aug, 2024

BEST Silk tour!!!!!

Published on Jun, 2024

We did a private 3 hour Silk Tour with Alex. I would do ANY tour Alex offers. He is very knowledgable and makes the information very digestible. I highly recommend the Silk Tour specifically because it is central to understanding Lyon. He has the inside track on getting to see the real looms and the behind the scenes of the silk industry. The tour covers the silk industry but also you see various parts of Lyon and learn about history and architecture. He also walks you through the famous passageways and you visit old town. Alex is one of the best tour guides I have ever had. I highly recommend him for any tour because he lives right in Lyon and is great!

BEST Silk tour!!!!!

Published on Jun, 2024

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