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3-hour silk tour in Lyon

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.

Main features

Place: Lyon
Validity: Flexible
Language: English, Italian, French
Mobile voucher accepted

Additional features

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Why you’ll love this…

  • Discover the Jacquard loom
  • Meet passionate silk artisans
  • Participate in a demonstration of silk weaving

Important to know

  • This tour is not wheelchair accessible
  • This is a private tour: only your group will participate
  • Maximum capacity: 15 people

Cancellation policy

Receive a 50% refund if you cancel up to 7 days before the experience begins.


What’s included

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

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.


Location

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.

Provider

NEW GENERATION GUIDE


Need a hand?

Would you like some help making a booking? Or perhaps you just want to ask a few questions. Whatever the reason, don't hesitate to get in touch.

Opening hours: Our team is available from 10.00 to 18.00 CET

Phone number: +44 121 468 3145