Soierie Vivante home

In January, the visits of the weaving workshop are only on booking (5 pers. min.)
Visits in the trimming workshop are at 2PM & 4PM (Tuesday till Saturday) without booking!

Editorial
Soierie Vivante is the only association that exists, with the aim of safeguarding the silk heritage in Lyon. Soierie Vivante welcome visitors in authentic workshops, holds demonstrations on protected looms, and preserves the heritage, the memories and the techniques.
If you want to know everything about weaving and the Jacquard mechanism, visit our workshops! Guided tours with demonstrations

How to reach us

Our head office is located in

The municipal trimming workshop:

21 rue Richan, 69004 Lyon

Office and giftshop are open:

Tuesdays from 2PM to 6.30PM

Wednesdays to Saturdays from 9AM to 12AM and from 2PM to 6.30PM

Guided tours at 2PM and 4PM

Soierie Vivante - 21 rue Richan - 69004 Lyon - Tel :+33 (0)4 78 27 17 13 - Fax : +33 (0)4 72 07 66 42 - infos(at)soierie-vivante.asso.fr