Soierie Vivante

Museum Type: Fashion & Textiles Local Heritage History

Time needed: 1-1.5 hours

Good for: Textile lovers, History fans

Location: 21 rue Richan, 69004 Lyon

Opening Hours: Check website

What is it: Soierie Vivante is an Association preserving Lyon’s silk heritage through workshops, demonstrations, and educational programs about traditional textile techniques.

Soierie Vivante

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Good to know before you go

  • Fabric collections on view
  • Simple displays
  • Slow-paced visit
  • Not a large museum

Insider Tips

  • Look closely at labels to see where each textile comes from
  • Compare techniques from different regions or eras
  • Take notes or photos if you are researching or designing

Perfect for

  • Textile lovers
  • History fans
  • Curious about weaving traditions

How to get there

Metro: take Metro Line C to Croix Rousse and walk about 5 minutes toward the workshop.

Bus: take Bus C13 to Croix Rousse and walk a short distance to the entrance.

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