Viator · Private tour
Silk Tour in Lyon
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Description
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.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Demo of silk weaving on Jacquard loom
Demo of handmade painting on napped velvet. Exhibition of silkworms from may to november
We will go through the traboules of Croix Rousse on the way down the hill
Highlights
Weaving demo on original 19th cent. Jacquard loom
Exhibition of silkworms available from May to October
Demonstration of handpainted napped velvet
What's included
Included
Weaving demo on original 19th cent. Jacquard loom
Exhibition of silkworms available from May to October
Demonstration of handpainted napped velvet
Not included
Private transportation
Traveller Ratings
5.0
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Important 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