Come and witness the magic of molten metal!
Since 1796, eight generations of the Paccard family, from father to son have followed on from one another to create the most beautiful bells and have made a name for French manufacturing across the globe.

Museum Musée Paccard Sevrier

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Sevrier (74320)
Animals allowed
Unguided individual tours available permanently
Guided individual tours on request
Average duration of an individual visit : 01h00

Over the last 225 years, more than 120,000 bells have left the workshops of the Paccard Foundry, including several world records.
In 1891, the Savoy-based company cast the famous Savoyarde (France's largest bell, weighing in at 18835 kg). In 1950, it produced 57 replicas of the famous Liberty Bell (including one for each American state). In 1998, the Foundry set a new record with the World Peace Bell (33 tonnes), the largest flying bell in the world.
The Paccard Museum is a living showcase of Paccard expertise, and invites you to discover them for yourself!
On the programme: guided tours of the workshops, bell casting (Thursdays only, by prior arrangement), Ars Sonora concerts (voice and bells), a speciality of the Maison Paccard, private tours, etc.
Since 2021, the Paccard Museum has been offering you the chance to end your visit with a gourmet break in its "Au Paccard Gourmand" tea room. An unforgettable moment in a warm and friendly setting.
New for 2023! Discover the Paccard Museum's new activity: the Campanist tour and its educational bell tower. This tour will tell you everything you need to know about the job of the campanist (the bell tower's "mechanic") and allow you to discover the confidential world of the bell tower.

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    Profile

    Anne Paccard, ambassador of the House of Paccard, offers you an unforgettable experience, out of time. A moment rich in vibrations and shared emotions...

    Prices

    Adult: 10 to 20 €
    Child: 7 to 15 €
    Group adults: 8 to 18 €
    Group children: 6 to 14 €.

    Free entry for children < 10 years.
    Group rate available for > 1 people.

    Methods of payment accepted : Check, Bank/credit card, Cash, Travellers Cheque, Credit transfer

    Reception

    Open to children
    Animals allowed
    Languages spoken : English, Spanish, French
    Languages of documentation : Italian, German, English, Spanish, French
    Languages visits : English, Spanish, French
    Languages informatives signs : Italian, Dutch, German, English, French
    Languages audio guide : German, English, Spanish, French, Italian

    Opening

    All year round.
    Monday to Saturday: 10 am to 12:30 am and 01:30 pm to 6:30 pm.
    Sunday and bank holidays: from 2.30 pm to 6 pm.
    Closed on January 1st and December 25th.

    Labels and rating

    Private museum

    Services
    • Pets welcome
    Equipments
    • Private parking
    • Coach parking
    • Car park

    Access

    215 route de Piron 74320 Sevrier

    • Hearing disability
    • Mental disability
    • Visual disability
    • Accessible for wheelchairs with assistance
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    Hearing Disability

    Mental Disability

    More informations

    Information update on 30/04/2024 by Office de Tourisme du Lac d'Annecy