The peal of bells at Taninges, in the church belltower, is the largest in the area: it has 40 bells and every year attracts expert bellringers for concert performances. It also houses a collection of harmoniums.
Abbé Bastard-Boghain, the parish priest at the time, was responsible for the Taninges carillon. A musician at heart, he launched a subscription campaign among parishioners, enabling him to install 15 bells and a 30-key keyboard in 1939. Abbé Bastard-Boghain used to play the bells at religious festivals and ceremonies.
After his departure in 1967, the carillon fell into oblivion. It wasn't until 1985 and the creation of the Association du Carillon de Taninges that the instrument was revived, thanks to the determination of a handful of volunteers. Over the years, the number of bells has successively increased to reach 40.
Climbing the 127 steps up to the keyboard, visitors can discover a permanent exhibition on the art of bell ringing and a collection of harmoniums.
After his departure in 1967, the carillon fell into oblivion. It wasn't until 1985 and the creation of the Association du Carillon de Taninges that the instrument was revived, thanks to the determination of a handful of volunteers. Over the years, the number of bells has successively increased to reach 40.
Climbing the 127 steps up to the keyboard, visitors can discover a permanent exhibition on the art of bell ringing and a collection of harmoniums.
