Dive into the unique world of Maison Brochier Soieries and its artisanal silk workshop located in the heart of Lyon, the historic birthplace of silk in France.
This private production site passionately perpetuates a rare know-how: manual printing on silk, using traditional techniques invented in Lyon at the beginning of the 20th century.

During this immersive guided tour of the workshops, you'll discover the behind-the-scenes of an art form passed down from generation to generation. In an authentic and warm atmosphere, our artisans will take you through the different stages of manufacturing: from the preparation of the fabrics to the meticulous finishes.

You'll see live demonstrations of “à la lyonnaise” screen printing – an iconic method once used by Lyon's major manufacturers – as well as block printing, another traditional technique that's now almost extinct. You'll understand how silk rolls are stretched on long printing tables, how colored pastes are prepared in a real “color kitchen,” and how each pattern is applied with extreme precision.

The workshop preserves a unique heritage with more than 3,000 original printing frames, some dating back to the 1950s, and continues to use them on a daily basis. This graphic richness allows for a wide variety of patterns, blending heritage and contemporary creation.

As the highlight of the visit, you'll go upstairs to watch an exceptional demonstration of hand-painting on silk velvet, a Lyon specialty that's as delicate as it is impressive. This rare, entirely manual gesture reveals all the art and finesse of an exceptional profession, long prized by the biggest names in haute couture.

This unique experience will not only allow you to discover a living craft, but also to better understand Lyon's central place in the history of silk. Between tradition, heritage, and passion, a visit to the Maison Brochier Soieries printing workshop is an invitation to slow down and contemplate the excellence of French know-how, still very much alive.