Guided tour of the Municipal Weaving Workshop – Heritage Days 2026

Immerse yourself in the heart of Lyon's silk industry

For the 2026 European Heritage Days, discover the’Municipal weaving workshop Located in the heart of Croix-Rousse, this historic workshop preserves the soul of the silk weavers and revives the workings of the traditional looms that have made Lyon internationally famous.

Step into the daily life of the Ressicaud family, who lived and worked here in the 19th^e century, to the rhythm of its famous attic and its looms.

Accompanied by your guide, uncover the secrets of traditional weaving: from the meticulous crossing of warp and weft threads on a handloom to the ingenuity of the Jacquard mechanical. Let yourself be carried away by the legend of the famous bistanclaque pan, Then, be swept away by the captivating rhythm of 20th-century mechanical trades.^e century in full operation.

Heritage Days 2026 Program

• Weaving demonstrations: Witness the live operation of mechanical and hand looms, accompanied by explanations of the thread passage and shuttle movement.
• Guided tour with commentary: Discover the history of silk in Lyon, the daily life of the silk workers and the impact of mechanization on the factory.

Practical Information & Access

40-minute guided tours organized on Saturday, September 19, 2026 (departures at 9am, 10am, 11am, 2pm, 3pm, 4pm and 5pm).

Address : 12 bis montée Justin Godart, 69004 Lyon

Public transport:
– Metro C: Station Red Cross Or Hénon
– Bus: Lines C13, 38, S4 (Stop Place Commandant Arnaud Or Red Cross)