Musée de la cloche - Paccard vous présente le musée de la cloche à Annecy

For over 200 years, generations of PACCARD bell founders have created a reputation as the world’s leading bell foundry for musically superior, high-quality bronze bells. Learn more about bells. Established in 1984, the PACCARD Museum showcases the craftsmanship of the PACCARD Bell Foundry and shares the history of the fine art of bell-making with visitors from throughout the world.

The PACCARD Museum has something fun for everyone. Whether you are a visiting family, arranging a school trip, or planning a corporate event, the PACCARD Museum has tours that will educate, entertain, and entice you to learn more. Experience the mastery of generations of PACCARD bell founders, witness modern-day bell casting techniques, and glimpse the future through our changing exhibits of ARS SONORA® “tone art” that merges the art of bell-making with fine sculpture and design.The PACCARD Museum offers a wide range of exhibits, seminars, and educational opportunities, including guided tours of the museum and workshop, live bell-casting events, and customized tours to meet your needs. Contact us to arrange a visit or a guided tour.

News of the PACCARD Museum News lists

13th & 15th June 2008 – On-site casting of the Millenium Bell at Menthon Saint Bernard. Within the context of the festivities aimed to celebrate the millenium of Saint Bernard de Menthon; the mayor of Menthon has ordered a bell which will add to the tessitura of the Carillon in Menthon's church; from the Paccard Bell Foundry. ...more...				January 25th 2007 – A Night Casting at the PACCARD Museum. 2006 was an exciting year for the PACCARD Group ! Our accomplishments include : Totally renovating the PACCARD Museum, launching two new business lines, CAMPANUNA® and ...more...
PACCARD Museum – New Face, New Interior. In celebration of its 22nd birthday, the PACCARD Bell Museum got a facelift and a new logo, featuring our mascot, Campanelle®, who represents the innovative spirit and creative force behind ...more...				Sept. 23rd & 24th 2006 – September 23th & 24th 2006 – Birthday Bell Casting Event in Quintal, France. To commemorate the 210th birthday of the first PACCARD bell, cast in 1796 by Antoine Paccard, the PACCARD Museum and ...more...
May 7th 2005 – DELAHAYE Club Visits the PACCARD Museum.The PACCARD Museum proudly welcomed The DELAHAYE Club for a guided tour of the bell foundry on May 7, 2005. It was a pleasure sharing the PACCARD tradition of dedication to beauty, excellence, and ...more...