On 12 March 1470, Louis XI signed a letter at Amboise castle officially founding the royal silk factories in Tours. This political decision by a king who was aware of the importance for his kingdom of acquiring an economic force, was to be the starting point for several flourishing centuries for silk in Touraine.
To echo this boom in silk in Touraine, the Royal Château of Amboise will be presenting an exhibition devoted to Renaissance clothing, entitled "Da Vinci Mode", from 4 February to 13 April. In addition to this exhibition, conferences are scheduled. Times: 7pm to 8.30pm - Reservation required
Attention: Lectures in French - no translation provided
"European fashions during the Renaissance" Friday 10 March 2023
Pascal BRIOIST, University Professor of Modern History - Centre for Advanced Studies of the Renaissance, University of Tours
Océane MAGNIER, Doctoral student in history - Centre for Advanced Studies of the Renaissance, University of Tours
Léa MICHEL, Student in Master 1 "Heritage Science" - Centre for Advanced Studies of the Renaissance, University of Tours
This round table will explore the evolution of clothing trends during the Renaissance, when a new relationship to physical appearance developed. It will be an opportunity to look at the role played by the Italian Wars, the Counter-Reformation and the increase in trade in the diffusion of new clothing trends in Europe. The focus will be on the fashion of the corset, but also on the multiple uses of perfume.
"Silk and silk factories in Touraine " Friday 17 March 2023
Pascal BRIOIST, University Professor of Modern History - Centre for Advanced Studies of the Renaissance, University of Tours
Olympe LADAME, Student in Master 2 "History", UFR Arts et Sciences Humaines - University of Tours
Arnaud LEBERT, Managing Director of Maison Roze, President of the Da Vinci Committee
In 1470, Louis XI established the first royal silk factory in Tours. In Touraine, the activity reached its peak between 1545 and 1550. Nearly half of the inhabitants of Tours made a living from the silk economy, thanks in particular to the presence of the Court in the Loire Valley.
This round table will provide an opportunity to review the structuring of this silk industry and its impact on the economic development of Touraine during the Renaissance. Emphasis will also be placed on the cultural and industrial heritage represented by this Golden Age of silk in Tours.
"The challenges of the silk industry in Touraine" Friday 24 March 2023
Marc BAYARD, Head of Cultural and Scientific Development - Mobilier National
David GIRON, Director of Research at the CNRS - Director of the Research Institute on Insect Biology (IRBI)
Arnaud LEBERT, Managing Director of Maison Roze, President of the Da Vinci Committee
In connection with the establishment of a conservatory
