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Bonnet Silk Factories
Opening period
From 25/03 to 16/11/2025 between 10 am and 6 pm.
Closed on Monday.
Language(s) spoken: English, French
Pets allowed: Non
Home school groupsSpecial rate for disabled peopleGroupsWelcome for business/incentive groupsStudents
Group capacity (from 10 people): up to 100 people. Group bookings from March 4 to November 16. Information, booking: 04 74 37 23 14 / contact@cerdonvalleedelain.fr
Max. number of people: 105
Means of payment accepted
Bank/credit card
Cash
Pass’Région
Culture Pass
Rates
Adult: 9 €
Child: 6 €.
Free entry for press, the drivers, the supervisors.
Group rate available for > 10 people.
Group tours available upon request.
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The 3 days can be used over a period of 6 days.
- Adult pass (from 13 years old) : 31 euros
- Child pass (3-12 years old included) : 19 euros
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Visual disability
Accessible for wheelchairs with assistance
Doors >=77 cm wide
Possibility of drop-off in front of the site
Incline >5% but reasonable
Discover the fascinating history of the hub of Lyon’s silk industry and learn about its influence internationally through the 19th and 20th centuries. Wander through former weaving mills, admire the fine materials and immerse yourself in the daily life of this factory and boarding school.
The memory of an industry of excellence, Soieries Bonnet is the world's largest textile industry heritage collection.
Luxurious fabrics, production tools and archives of the world of work, the Soieries Bonnet museum represents 200 years of textile production history.
Here, you can talk to former workers, admire unique fabrics designed for some of the world's leading fashion houses (Dior, Chanel...), and immerse yourself in the workings of a factory that once employed up to 1,200 people.
PREPARE YOUR VISIT
Tours of former weaving workshops, meetings with former workers, demonstrations, cultural and artistic events...
Discover the different stages in the creation of fabrics and fashion accessories, as well as the site's unique industrial heritage!
A MODEL FACTORY-BOARDING SCHOOL
Founded in Lyon in 1810, in 1835 the Bonnet company set up a factory-boarding school in Jujurieux, described at the time as "the most complete establishment in the world". Renowned for its excellent know-how, the Lyon-based company expanded from the south of France to Italy, Poland, Serbia, Abyssinia, London, New York and Paris.
EXCEPTIONAL COLLECTIONS
Linked to the most illustrious names in haute couture, such as Dior, Chanel, Yves Saint-Laurent, Lanvin, Lacroix and Valentino, the Musée des Soieries Bonnet's collections bear witness to a singular history, whether through its crafts or its workers. An exceptional heritage, Soieries Bonnet has long been more than just a factory, but a city within a city. Chapel, bursar's office, workers' housing estates, school... The site welcomed over 13,000 workers over a hundred years, and even exported its paternalistic organization to Japan.
LEAD THE INVESTIGATION
A priceless fabric has been stolen from the Soieries Bonnet museum! Find the culprit in this giant Cluedo as you discover the secrets of the workers at the French silk factory. Outdoor game only on Wednesdays,
10am-11.30am and 2pm-4pm.
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