The traboules of the Croix-Rousse and the Living Silk trimmings Workshop
Explore the 'traboules' alleyways and visit the last workshop of weavers in Croix-Rousse - preserved by the Silk Association..
Beginning in Boulevard de la Croix-Rousse, walk down the hill slopes through the buildings: these secret passages and staircases are full of history, which will blow your mind.
Discover the silk-workers’ daily life by visiting a real weavers’ workshop kept going by the Living Silk-work Association with its kitchen, its attic
and its mechanical looms.
The walk continues through the alleyways to the Place des Terreaux.
This visit is a must for anyone wanting information on Lyonnais tradition and history.
Worth knowing
- Please note that the visit includes climbing stairs.
- This guided tour is not accessible to persons with reduced mobility.
- Admission fees.
The advantages of this visit
You will be able to discover during this guided tour
- Work and life of Canuts in the 19th century
- The municipal weaving workshop, witness to the daily life of the Canuts
- The most beautiful traboules of the Croix-Rousse
& practical information
Duration
2h visit
Type
Walking guided tour
Meeting place
Exit of the metro, Place de la Croix-Rousse - Lyon 4th
Access
Metro C > Croix-Rousse
