Prelle Manufacture, silk fabrics since 1752

This Autumn in the Paris showroom...

Journées du Patrimoine : 18th and 19th September

This September, during the Journées du Patrimoine weekend, the Paris showroom will exhibit a selection of archives in response to the programmed theme « When men and women make history ». It is well known that the esthetic tastes of the members of the royal court strongly influenced the styles and designs of the silks produced in Lyons. The exhibit will thus display fabrics ordered and appreciated by Louis XIV, Madame de Pompadour, Marie-Antoinette and Napoleon III, amongst others.

Guided tours will be organized on the hour from 10 am to 5 pm. It is strongly recommended to make reservations in advance. Either by email : paris@prelle.com or by telephone : 01 42 36 67 21. (All tours will be given in French).

A 5€ donation for the restoration of the Salon Doré at Malmaison will be requested at the entrance.

(The Journées du Patrimoine, literally Heritage Days, have been organized annually in France for nearly three decades. During the alloted weekend, French institutions open their doors to curious citizens and answer questions concerning their history and development.)

Paris exhibit : Philippe de Lasalle, October 2010 – January 2011

2010 is Franco-Russian year in France, and Prelle has decided to participate with an exhibit in the Paris office showcasing one of Lyons' most important weavers – Philippe de Lasalle – and his important relations with the Russian imperial court, notably Catherine the Great.

Alongside the Prelle archives, the Musée Gadagne and the Musée des Tissus will both lend a selection of Philippe de Lasalle fabrics and documents. The Fondation Napoléon and Atelier Louis XIV will also contribute several eighteenth century pieces to the showroom decor.

For more information email : paris@prelle.com or call : 01 42 36 67 21