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Silk Tour in Lyon
Lyon, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
3 hours 30 minutes
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Date
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What You Will Do
Luxury tour abour silk, major industry in Lyon history.
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.
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?
- Exhibition on silkworms available only from may to november
- Weaving demo on Jacquard loom
- Handmade demonstration on napped velvet
What's Not Included?
- Private transportation
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Itinerary
Meeting Point
At the foot of the statue of Jacquard in the middle of the square
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Soierie Vivante - Atelier Municipal de Tissage
45 minutes
Demo of silk weaving on Jacquard loom
Show 2 more stops
Additional Information
This tour is independently operated by a third-party provider: NEW GENERATION GUIDE.
Itineraries, descriptions, promotional content, and historic information are solely the responsibility of the tour operator and do not represent the views or positions of Marriott International, Inc.
Itineraries, descriptions, promotional content, and historic information are solely the responsibility of the tour operator and do not represent the views or positions of Marriott International, Inc.
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Guide Options
- Guide - English
- Guide - Italian
- Guide - French
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