Jacquard Statue Lyon: Restored to its Former Glory

This Monday, February 23, elected officials, representatives of associations linked to the history of canuts and Lyon silk, lovers of Croix-Rousse, all were present on the Place de la Croix-Rousse to attend the inauguration of the renovated statue of Joseph Marie Jacquard, a major figure in the invention of the mechanical loom.

First renovation in 80 years

It must be said that this renovation has been requested for a long time. Over the years, a good part of…