Avignon: Immersive Guided Tour of 1860
Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, Marseille
Step into 1860s Avignon, a time of industrial transformation, on an immersive tour led by your costumed guide portraying Madame Pernod, mother of the city’s famous master dyer
Highlights
- Experience a theatrical tour led by a guide in historical attire
- Explore the city’s transformation driven by its booming industry
- Discover numerous anecdotes about Madame Pernod’s encounters and daily life
Description
Step into the industrial bustle of Avignon in 1860 on an immersive guided tour!
Led by Madame Pernod, who is dressed in historical attire and is the mother of a renowned dyer, you’ll relive the transformation of Avignon at the rhythm of the booming textile industry.
In a vibrant neighborhood filled with the colors of fabrics and the sounds of busy workshops, discover how silk and indiennes (printed cottons) made the city famous, fueled by the secret of madder red, a precious pigment that brought wealth to certain families.
Madame Pernod will take you through the stories of those who shaped this era, like her son and the naturalist Jean-Henri Fabre, shedding light on the people behind the success of Avignon’s dyeing industry. She’ll also share key events and the social tensions of a city in full transformation.
1.5-hour tour in small groups, for adults and children aged 8 and up.
Includes
1.5-hour guided tour in Avignon led by a professional guide wearing historical outfits
Excludes
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Food and drinks
Important Information
- This tour will take place rain or shine
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
