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Fabric, France, French, History, Lyon, Rhone-Alpes, Silk

A Festival of Silk in Lyon

Lyon has a rich history in the silk industry that stretches back to the Renaissance. In the 16th century, King Francis I invited Italian silk weavers to settle in the city, creating a new atmosphere of innovation and craftsmanship. By…

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Fabric, France, History, Inspiration, Lyon, Rhone-Alpes, Silk, Travel

Silk Industry in Lyon

The city of Lyon is not far from my husband’s home village and we like to hang out there when we go to France. The two rivers,  the Saône and the Rhône, divide the arrondissements (neighborhoods) into three sections. Vieux Lyon,…

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