Paccard Museum

At the heart of the magic of bells

For more than two centuries, the Fonderie Paccard has been perpetuating its exceptional expertise, handed down from father to son since 1796. Eight generations have crafted more than 120,000 bells, flying the colours of France around the world, and creating products that have left their mark on the history of the bell industry.

Not to be missed The art of bells

For more than 225 years, the Paccard foundry has been making world-famous bells. Its masterpieces include the Savoyarde, the largest bell in France, and the World Peace Bell, the largest flying bell in the world.

At the museum, discover the workshops, watch the bells being cast (Thursdays by prior arrangement) and enjoy a unique experience with bell concerts. A special tour introduces you to the job of a bell maker, the person who looks after bell towers.

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Experience immersion in the heart of the art of bell ringing

Between tradition and modernity, the Musée Paccard invites visitors to plunge into the unique world of bell casting. Guided tours of the workshops and the spectacular bronze castings, offered on Thursdays by prior arrangement, reveal the magic of this rare expertise. Ars Sonora concerts, combining voices and bells, offer an unforgettable sound experience. Since 2021, the Au Paccard Gourmand tea room has been welcoming visitors for a convivial break. In 2023, the Campaniste tour and its educational bell tower were added to the tour, revealing the secrets of bell tower maintenance. Guided by Anne Paccard, a passionate ambassador, visitors experience a vibrant journey where each bell resonates with history, emotions and a heritage handed down from the four corners of the world.

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Paccard Museum

Not to be missed The art of bells

Experience immersion in the heart of the art of bell ringing

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