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Silk Tour in Lyon
Lyon,
France
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$230.14
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Overview
Duration
3h
Languages
English, Italian, French
Voucher type
E-Ticket
What To Expect
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 to remember
Important info
Service animals allowed. Public transportation options are available nearby. Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness. Not recommended for people who cannot go down many steps
What's included
Weaving demo on original 19th cent. Jacquard loom. Demonstration of hanpainted napped velvet. Exhibition of silkworms available from May to October
What's not included
Private transportation
Cancellation Policy
Unfortunately, our partner's policy does not allow us to refund, cancel or change this booking.
Provider
NEW GENERATION GUIDE
Meeting Point
At the foot of the statue of Jacquard in the middle of the square