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La Maison des Canuts
Museum4.4 · 1 5754.2 · 461≈ 1 hEntry: ~10 €2.1 km from the center
Perched on the Croix-Rousse hill, Lyon's historic silk-working district, La Maison des Canuts keeps five centuries of local silk-weaving heritage alive. The museum features authentic 19th-century Jacquard looms, where experienced weavers demonstrate the intricate technique of weaving with punched cards. Exhibits detail the daily lives of the canuts (silk workers), their pivotal 1830s uprisings, and the luxurious fabrics made for royalty.
Highlights
- Working 19th-century Jacquard looms demonstrated by weavers
- History of the 1831 and 1834 silk weaver revolts
- Located in Croix-Rousse, Lyon's historic silk-weaving district
Opening hours
| Mon | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tue | 10:00 – 13:00, 14:00 – 18:00 |
| Wed | 10:00 – 13:00, 14:00 – 18:00 |
| Thu | 10:00 – 13:00, 14:00 – 18:00 |
| Fri | 10:00 – 13:00, 14:00 – 18:00 |
| Sat | 10:00 – 18:00 |
| Sun | Closed |
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