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Musée Soieries Brochier
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Last updated date : 19/09/2024
The Musée des Soieries Brochier offers a fascinating way to discover Lyon’s silk-making tradition, in the heart of the city.
From 1890 to the present century, four generations and nine members of the Brochier family have weaved and printed several hundred thousand metres of silk, for the biggest names in haute couture and the art world.
Discover the dresses of Hubert de Givenchy, Christian Lacroix, Valentino and Yves Saint-Laurent, as well as creations by the great masters Miró, Calder and Cocteau, reflecting the strong relationships built between artists and the Brochier family.
Discover how the pursuit of innovation led to the adaptation of the Jacquard weaving loom to create technical fabrics for the Concorde, the “Canopy raft” and Venus probe balloons, and how silk thread is being woven with optical fibre to create the fabrics of tomorrow.
The Musée Soieries Brochier is an excellent starting point to visit Lyon, combining heritage and history. The shop, which is free to access, offers a wide range of square silk scarves and 100% silk hand-painted velvet fabrics, made in Lyon.
Practical information
Address
18 quai Jules Courmont - 69002 Lyon 2ème
Languages
English, French
Prices
Adult: 8 €
Student: 6 €.
Free entry for children < 14 years.
Group rate available for > 10 people.
We welcome groups for guided tours full of stories and anecdotes about Lyon's silk industry!
Reservations at https://www.brochiersoieries.com/le-musee/.
Included Lyon City Card & Lyon City Card 365
Openings
All year round
Opening hours on Monday, Tuesday and Saturday between 10 am and 1 pm and between 2 pm and 7 pm. On Wednesday, Thursday and Friday between 10 am and 7 pm. On Sunday between 10 am and 1 pm and between 2 pm and 6 pm.
Accessibility
- Accessible for self-propelled wheelchairs
Museums
Musée Soieries Brochier
18 quai Jules Courmont - 69002 Lyon 2ème
I go by alternative transportation
Metro lines A and D | Bellecour stop Bus 27, A32, A71 | stop Pont Guillotière RD Bus C9, C12, C20, C20E, 40, 51 | stop Bellecour Le Viste
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This activity is included in the Lyon City Card!
The essential tourist and cultural pass to make the most of your stay in Lyon!