Museum of Bells / Paccard
215, route de Piron
Sevrier
Tel: 04 50 52 47 11
museepaccard@free.fr
www.paccard.com

Welcome to the Paccard Bell Museum for an unforgettable experience: 2000 years of bells History. From the origins to nowadays, discover the making of bells and enjoy meeting the largest bell in the world: 33t bells, bourbons (great bells), campaniles (bells tower), carillons (chimes) will no longer have any secret for you after seeing the movie and the numerous rooms the museum consist in. And for the aficionados, enjoy our guided tour of the Paccard Bell Foundry.

Museum : all year from Monday to Saturday included from 10 am to 12am and from 2.30 to 6.30 pm. Sunday and public holidays: from 2.30 to 6.3 pm.
From october 1st to April 30th closure at 5.30pm.
July and August: everyday, except Sunday morning from 10am to 12.30 and from 2 to 6.3pm.

Foundry, guided tour for groups:
from April 15th to October 15th: Friday, Sunday and public holidays from 2.30 to 5.30 pm. Saturday from 10am to 12 and from 2.30 to 5.30 pm.
August: everyday from 10am to 12 and from 2.30 to 5.30

Prices: 5.50€ (adult) 4€ (child from 6 to 16 years old)
Museum + Foundry extra charge : 2.50€


Pewter fabric
2443, route d'Albertville
Sevrier
Tel: 04 50 52 48 91
contact@etains-du-lac.com
www.etains-du-lac.com

Michel Torrens, one of the last tin turners in France, welcomes you in his workshop, where you can watch as he creates pieces in front of you.

Opened:
In off season : from Tuesday to Saturday : from 9.30am to 12 and 2 to 6pm.
July and August : Open 7 days a week from 9am to 12 and 2 to 7pm.

Free entrance for individuals.

Ecomuseum of Lake Annecy
Place de l'église
Sévrier
Tel: 04 50 52 41 05
ecomusee.savoyard@wanadoo.fr
www.ecomusee-lacannecy.com

An unusual trip in time to discover the History of Savoy revealed by a remarkable collection of traditional costumes from the 19th century.

Opened:
May 1st to june 15th and september 15th to 30th: 2.30pm to 6pm
June 16th to september 14th : 10am to noon and 2.30pm to 6pm
Closed on Saturday and Sunday morning

Prices: 4.30€ (adult) and 3.30€ (child)

Foundation for the Contemporary Art Salomon
Château d'Arenthon
Alex (route de Thônes)
Tel: 04 50 02 87 52
info@fondation-salomon.com
www.fondation-salomon.com

In a 16th Century castle is the foundation for contemporary art .Claudine and Jean-Marc Salomon present temporary exhibitions.

Opened:
From march 15th to june 05th, Thursday to sunday from 2pm to 7pm. Guided visit at 4pm on saturday and sunday.
July and august : wednesday to sunday 2pm to 7pm. Guided visit at 4pm and every day.
September to november : thursday to sunday from 2pm to 7pm. Guided visit at 4pm the week-end.

Prices: 6€ (adult), 3.50€( student, group, senior)
Free under 10 years old.

Secret gardens
Lagnat - Vaulx
Rumilly
Tel: 04 50 60 53 18
contact@jardins-secrets.com
www.jardins-secrets.com

Between Annecy and Aix-les-Bains, visit a mosaic of gardens spread over 7000 sqm. Daring architecture in worked wood, water and flowers. East meets west in these unusual gardens that really take you to another world. Music nights in summer.
News 2009: opened 7 days/7 from april 12th to october 11st

Opening times for individuals :
From April 10th to July 10th : Saturdays, Sundays ans public holidays from 1.30 to 6pm.during the week : from 2 to 6pm.
From July 11st to August 21th: every day from 10.30 to 6pm
Light snake service.
From August 22nd to September 04th: every day from 1.30 to 6pm
From September 05th to October 09th: saturday and sunday from 1.30to 5pm

Prices: 8€ (adult) 4€ (child) 7€ (Reduced price)

The Gorges of the river Fier
Open since 1869, the Gorges of the river Fier with their 256m long represent a suspended walkway with spectacular views.
One of the most impressive place in the Alps.

Open everyday from March 15th until October 15th.
Visit time : nearly one hour.
From March 15th to June 14th : every day 9.30am to 6.15pm.
From June 15th to September 10th : every day 9.30am to
From September 11st to October 15th: every day 9.30am to 6.15pm.  
Prices: 5€ (adult) 2.70€ (child from 7 to 16 years old )
Lovagny
Tel: 04 50 46 23 07
www.gorgesdufier.com


The Aravis valley
  
The Cols : Aravis, Colombière, Les Annes, Croix Fry, Plan Bois.
The Plateaux : Beauregard, Confins.
The typical villages : Le Chinaillon, Le grand Bornand, Le Villard dessous, Manigod, and their old chalets.
  
The second half of June and the first week of September, a place called " patrimoine de la vallée " is open everyday. Programs are at your disposal in Tourist Offices.


The Bauges natural park

The park was created in 1995 and has a surface of 81 000 hectares.

www.parcdesbauges.com








The natural reserve of the end of the lake

Despite its geographical situation, between Lake Annecy, the village of Doussard and the mountains around, this huge marshland is nevertheless an exceptionnal place for many species.
Free access all year long. (Dogs not allowed).
Information, animation and guided visits

Bureau des Réserves Naturelles du Bout du Lac d'Annecy et du Roc de Chère Le Grimpillon à Talloires. Tel. : 04 50 64 44 03
www.asters.asso.fr
francois.panchaud@asters.asso.fr




The cave and waterfall of Seythenex

In the center of Bauges Nature Reserve, this nature amazement guarantees a refreshingly pleasant visit. Bridges and walkways lead to the Vallon du St Ruph, and a 40 minutes guided underground visit of the source of the stream.
A mechanical model and a film illustrate the old Savoy watermills.

Opened from April 23rd, May, June and mid-September:  10am to 5.30pm
July and August: 9.30am to 6pm
Prices: 7€ (adult) 5€ (child)

La closette - Seythenex
Tel: 04 50 44 55 97
www.cascade.fr
info@cascade.fr