Silk Tour in Lyon
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
- Exhibition of silkworms available from May to October
- Demonstration of handpainted napped velvet
- Private transportation
Meeting Location
Place de la Croix-Rousse
69004 Lyon, France
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
16 Rue du Bœuf
69005 Lyon, France
Silk workshop Brochier Soierie Saint Jean - 16 Rue du Boeuf 69005 LYON
What To Expect
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Soierie Vivante - Atelier Municipal de Tissage
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Brochier Soieries Vieux Lyon
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La Croix-Rousse
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Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- 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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Activity code: C-211973P4
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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- Weaving demo on original 19th cent. Jacquard loom.
- Exhibition of silkworms available from May to October.
- Demonstration of handpainted napped velvet.
- Private transportation.
The minimum age to participate is 8..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Silk Tour in Lyon is as follows:
- 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
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Silk Tour in Lyon will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Weaving demo on original 19th cent. Jacquard loom
- Exhibition of silkworms available from May to October
- Demonstration of handpainted napped velvet
- Private transportation
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- 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
