Since the 16th century, the silk industry is headquartered in Lyon. From silkworm breeding to weaving, the Lyon "soyeux" have brought wealth and prosperity to the city.
Hermes still uses the longstanding expertise and make its famous silkscarves there. We take you to an insider visit of the exclusive fabric.
You meet the craftsmen that make the magic of reproducing masterpieces into silkwear At the end of the visit, you enjoy a lovely lunch in the hilltop district of La Croix Rousse. Today a boheme style area for young blue-collars, it was the neighbourhood of the silk fabrics and workers, the first to have claimed social rights as early as 1830.
Your guide takes you through the traboules, the famous narrow passages, so secret and full of history. They take you down the hill, passing through hidden courtyards. Down there, you visit the Atelier de Soierie where you discover the incredible know-how of Lyon including hand painting silk and velvet.
