Traboules are tunnels under the city used by silk weavers of old to transport their silks free from wind and rain. (Category:  Travel)

Traboules are tunnels under the city used by silk weavers of old to transport their silks free from wind and rain. Emily's apartment has 4m ceilings because 100 years ago it was built to accommodate huge silk looms.    Lyon, France -- 10/31/2013