3-hour silk tour in Lyon
Activities

3-hour silk tour in Lyon

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£49.00
language
Language: English , Italian , French
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Mobile voucher accepted
duration
Duration: Flexible
Do this because
  • Discover the Jacquard loom
  • Meet passionate silk artisans
  • Participate in a demonstration of silk weaving
What to expect

Enjoy a 3-hour immersion in the silk capital of Lyon!

Accompanied by your guide, you will go down the hillside of Croix-Rousse to discover the traboules used by silk weavers in Lyon, the Jacquard loom, and the manufacture of velvet.

Get ready to discover many surprises between chemistry, history and fashion with one of the last existing companies producing Made in France silk.

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What's included
  • check Engish, Italian, and French-speaking guide
  • check Public transport ticket per person
  • check Visit in a silk workshop
  • check Handmade painting on silk velvet
  • check Silk weaving demonstration on Jacquard loom
  • check Silkworm exhibition entrance from April to November
Where

Place de la Croix-Rousse, 69004 Lyon, France

Meeting point:
Your guide will meet you at Place de la Croix-Rousse, next to the statue of Jacquard.
What to remember
  • This tour is not wheelchair accessible
  • This is a private tour: only your group will participate
  • Maximum capacity: 15 people
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Provider
NEW GENERATION GUIDE
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 50% refund if you cancel up to 7 days before the experience begins.

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