Grand Carillon

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Address

Château des Ducs de Savoie
Sainte Chapelle
73000 Chambéry
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Close to bus lines A, C, D (stop "Château des ducs"), 1, 2 and 19 (stop "Préfecture"). More information on synchro.grandchambery.fr.

The concerts can be heard from the Place du Château, at the foot of the Sainte Chapelle.

Phone

04 79 33 42 47

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Themes

  • Religious heritage
  • Church bells

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Presentation

The Grand Carillon ("Great Bells") was built in 1993 and placed in the Yolande Tower that stands next to the chevet of the Holy Chapel of the Dukes of Savoy Castle. The bells were made by the Pacard Foundry. With 70 bells, this is the biggest set of bells in France and the 8th biggest in the world.

Its homogeneity of tone, due to its construction by one single manufacturer in a short period of time (one year and a half) gives him a personality and a sound richness unique in the world. Work of the manufacturer Paccard, following a revolutionnary process, it was taken as an example in the whole world and has been admired by bell towers lovers.

Regular concerts. Accessible only during guided tours.

Type of cultural heritage:

Historic site and monument

Opening

Concert at 11 am on the first and third Saturdays of the month from October to June. Every Saturday from July to mid-September.
Accessible only on occasional guided tours, check dates at the Tourist Office.

Rates

Free concerts.
Guided tours for a fee.

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