Musée des Tissus et des Arts Décoratifs
About This Museum
People don't just come to the Musée des Tissus to see old fabric; they come to understand Lyon's soul, woven for centuries in silk and gold thread. Stepping into its opulent mansion feels like entering the private home of a fabulously wealthy 18th-century merchant, where every surface gleams. You'll find yourself lost in the intricate patterns of a Louis XV brocade one moment and marveling at the delicate curve of a Sèvres porcelain vase the next. It’s an intimate, almost overwhelming immersion into the artistry that furnished a world of luxury.
Collection Highlights
The real showstoppers are the staggering liturgical vestments, shimmering with metallic thread, and the sumptuous Lyon silks that once draped European royalty. Don't miss the collection of 18th-century French furniture, where exquisite marquetry meets gilded bronze in pieces that are sculptures in their own right.
Visitor Information
Tucked away on Rue de la Charité in Lyon, it's a perfect refuge from the city bustle. Give yourself a good two hours to do justice to the density of beautiful objects.
Architecture & Building
The collection is housed in a grand 18th-century hôtel particulier, or private mansion, meaning you walk through historic, beautifully proportioned rooms with parquet floors and high ceilings that are artworks themselves.
Contact & Location
Address: 34, Rue de la Charité, Ainay, Lyon 2e Arrondissement, Lyon, Métropole de Lyon, Rhône, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France métropolitaine, 69002, France
Phone: +33 7 63 30 07 43
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