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Silk Tour in Lyon

10 Reviews 5.00 out of 5 stars Based on 10 reviews collected by City Boat Tours and TripAdvisor | Recommended by 100% of reviewers | Lyon, France

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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.

What's Included

  • Weaving demo on original 19th cent. Jacquard loom
  • Demonstration of hanpainted napped velvet
  • Exhibition of silkworms available from May to October
  • Private transportation
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Place de la Croix-Rousse
69004 Lyon, France

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Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

End point

Rue du Bœuf
69005 Lyon, France

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

What To Expect

Soierie Vivante - Atelier Municipal de Tissage

Demo of silk weaving on Jacquard loom
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45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Brochier Soieries Vieux Lyon

Demo of handmade painting on napped velvet. Exhibition of silkworms from may to november
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45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

La Croix-Rousse

We will go through the traboules of Croix Rousse on the way down the hill
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for people who cannot go down many steps
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Silk Tour in Lyon?

A: This tour 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. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

This tour 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.

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Activity code: C-211973P4

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What's Included

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

  • Weaving demo on original 19th cent. Jacquard loom
  • Demonstration of hanpainted napped velvet
  • Exhibition of silkworms available from May to October
  • Private transportation

Additional Info

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for people who cannot go down many steps
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

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This tour 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.

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