Maison des Canuts
Maison des Canuts
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Tuesday
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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Every day at 11 a.m. and at 3.30 p.m. and other times according to the period, we open our workshop doors. Attend a weaving demonstration on an authentic Jacquard hand-loom, follow the Lyon's silk history and find out how the canuts contribute to the city's identity! Limited places. Ticketing online or on site from 45min before the visit starts.
Duration: 1-2 hours
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- knowsnyc608 contributionsNot the best, not the worstThere is no English signage. There is a laminated card in English that is almost clear to follow. There is a lovely, expensive shop. It costs 3 euros and is on the Lyon city card. I would not go out if your way to visit. We were in Croix-Rousse anyway and followed Google map directions to get here.Visited May 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 10 May 2024
- Lode14 contributionsGood museum, but take a guided tourGreat museum, not only if you are into fabrics and textiles but also to get a general view on what made Lyon so rich in the 19th century. It is very small but all the relevant machinery is present. However, if I'd ever come back, I would opt for a guided tour because now, we lacked a little visualization with the machines. (Information is mostly in French, very little English)Visited July 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 2 July 2024
- Lee APhiladelphia, Pennsylvania680 contributionsWe ended up visiting 3 silk sites (didn't have time to do the 4th) and the best one was Maison des Canuts.When we were considering visiting Lyon we never even knew about the "silk tour." And after we did know, we didn't jump at the chance to do any of the sites. However, we ended up doing 3 of them (didn't have time to do the 4th) and loved it. The best one was Maison des Canuts. Our guide, Maria, was fantastic and gave us a really interesting demonstration of the silk loom.Visited August 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 9 September 2024
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knowsnyc
608 contributions
May 2024 • Couples
There is no English signage. There is a laminated card in English that is almost clear to follow. There is a lovely, expensive shop. It costs 3 euros and is on the Lyon city card.
I would not go out if your way to visit. We were in Croix-Rousse anyway and followed Google map directions to get here.
I would not go out if your way to visit. We were in Croix-Rousse anyway and followed Google map directions to get here.
Written 10 May 2024
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Lode
14 contributions
Jul 2024 • Couples
Great museum, not only if you are into fabrics and textiles but also to get a general view on what made Lyon so rich in the 19th century. It is very small but all the relevant machinery is present. However, if I'd ever come back, I would opt for a guided tour because now, we lacked a little visualization with the machines. (Information is mostly in French, very little English)
Written 2 July 2024
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Harry G
Solon, OH344 contributions
Jul 2023 • Family
This was the worst visit we have had in many years traveling all over the world. It is only two rooms. The local silk shops in Lyon are better museums than this. Plus, a group of school children came in to use the one toilet. Paying visitors, us, were left stranded. We left and found a hospitable bar down the street: used the facilities and had a nice coffee. Do not go to Mason des Canuts
Written 7 July 2023
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Lee A
Philadelphia, PA680 contributions
Aug 2024 • Couples
When we were considering visiting Lyon we never even knew about the "silk tour." And after we did know, we didn't jump at the chance to do any of the sites. However, we ended up doing 3 of them (didn't have time to do the 4th) and loved it. The best one was Maison des Canuts. Our guide, Maria, was fantastic and gave us a really interesting demonstration of the silk loom.
Written 9 September 2024
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bernard69
Tivat Municipality, Montenegro6,697 contributions
Mar 2010
It is a must go after the unique Lyon Textile Museum for people who want to know more about the Lyon's silk industry which began in the 15th and 16th centuries.
This place located on the Croix-Rousse plateau,an area built in the XIX to welcome the silkweavers workshops displays several looms,posters,a weaving demonstration and houses a silk shop of reliable stuff.
The best thing to do is to follow one of the 2 daily guided tours at 11:00am and 3:30pm where you'll get explanations about the canuts life,silk history and see loom demonstration.
opening hours:10am to 6pmfrom Tuesday to Saturday.
free entrance,guided tour:6 euro,free under 12
This place located on the Croix-Rousse plateau,an area built in the XIX to welcome the silkweavers workshops displays several looms,posters,a weaving demonstration and houses a silk shop of reliable stuff.
The best thing to do is to follow one of the 2 daily guided tours at 11:00am and 3:30pm where you'll get explanations about the canuts life,silk history and see loom demonstration.
opening hours:10am to 6pmfrom Tuesday to Saturday.
free entrance,guided tour:6 euro,free under 12
Written 5 February 2011
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gilda-bebe
Houston, TX79 contributions
Jul 2019 • Family
For me, seeing this museum was absolutely necessary because the silk industry was why I wanted to be in Lyon, but it was almost painful to be there with the idle looms because I wish they were still producing the beautiful fabrics for which Lyon is famous.
You see the explanation of silk production, from moth to thread, as well as a detailed account of how the industry began and peaked. There is a loom that makes gold passementerie, stopped while weaving an example. That exhibit was the most illuminating for me.
In the gift shop, some lovely scarves are available for prices that are less than highway robbery.
You see the explanation of silk production, from moth to thread, as well as a detailed account of how the industry began and peaked. There is a loom that makes gold passementerie, stopped while weaving an example. That exhibit was the most illuminating for me.
In the gift shop, some lovely scarves are available for prices that are less than highway robbery.
Written 1 August 2019
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Hello!
I'm glad you enjoyed the museum so much and hope to see you there soon!
Written 21 August 2019
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goodenough2
9 contributions
Mar 2014 • Family
The silk shop offered two tours. We paid 3.5 euros for the first tour, which took everyone to a separate room where there was a silk weaving machine. We stayed in that room for the entire "tour" (about 20 minutes) listening to the guide. The information was supposed to be in French and English. However, the guide would say something for about 5 minutes in French and then 2 sentences in English. We don't know any French. At the end, we didn't get any information out of the tour. I felt offended, because it was supposed to be a tourist attraction, and yet the guide didn't care to communicate with the English speaking tourists.
Written 27 March 2014
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KerryBravo
Stockholm, Sweden104 contributions
Sept 2012
Lyon has once had a huge silk industry but sadly all that remains is this so-called museum which is just two rooms with no information or tours in English and a handful of overpriced silk items for sale. Does not qualify as a museum or must-see in Lyon. Needs somebody with drive, creativity and marketing ambition to make this something interesting for tourists to visit. Very sad as this is one of the very few 'tourist attractions' in the city.
Written 7 February 2013
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Seniornomads
Seattle, WA129 contributions
Aug 2019
Not much to see for 2 euro if you don't take the tour (just two small rooms) - and the tour is only in French. You could have a brochure in English to sort of follow along (if you paid to go on the tour) but we chose not too.
Written 27 August 2019
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KnitMs
Whitefish, MT32 contributions
Apr 2018 • Couples
This small museum was educating about the silk industry in the area. It houses various looms, tools, wheels and gadgets associated with the production of silk fabric. This was a large industry here in the 18th century. Also, of interest was learning how the workers formed unions to stand up to the owners who kept reducing wages to increase profits.
As part of the museum, there is a shop with hand painted silk scarves of varying prices. I did purchase a few gifts here and the recipients really loved them.
As part of the museum, there is a shop with hand painted silk scarves of varying prices. I did purchase a few gifts here and the recipients really loved them.
Written 3 July 2018
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Dear KnitMs,
Thank you for your recommendation !
Regards,
La Maison des Canuts
Written 4 July 2018
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Duree avec visite commentee 90 minutes plus ou moins
Written 19 October 2023
Je viens de réserver pour vendredi avec mon petit fils de 10 ans est ce bien pour les enfants les commentaires sont ils compréhensibles pour eux merci pour vos réponses
Written 19 February 2018
Bonjour, Oui la visite est accessible pour les enfants de 10 ans. Cordialement, La Maison des Canuts
Written 26 February 2018
Je viens de réserver pour vendredi avec mon petit fils de 10 ans est ce bien pour les enfants les commentaires sont ils compréhensibles pour eux merci pour vos réponses
Written 19 February 2018
Bonjour, Oui la visite est accessible pour les enfants de 10 ans. Cordialement, La Maison des Canuts
Written 26 February 2018
Can you tell me how far the museum is from where Avalon docks their ships? Could I walk or would I need to take a cab? We will be in Lyon May 5th and your museum is at the top of my list of things to see.
Thank you
Written 18 April 2016
THANKS FOR YOUR INTEREST !!
you better take a taxi but we are clodes on may 5 because it is bank holidays you can visit us on may 4 or 6
have a nice day
Written 19 April 2016
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