Chartreuse de Mélan and Carillon de Taninges

The Chartreuse de Mélan, founded in 1285 by Béatrix de Faucigny and inhabited by monks for five centuries, consists still today of a church, a cloister and a farm. A place with outstanding acoustics that facilitates the organization of religious, traditional or jazz concerts in the summer. Also to be seen are the contemporary art exhibitions and, surrounding the Chartreuse, the contemporary sculpture park (with free access all year round). As an anecdote, the place was used for the shooting of a scene in the film «Les Rivières Pourpes» (2000). 

Another exceptional place: the Carillon de Taninges. 127 steps, but an effort that is worth it with the amazing spectacle of row of 40 bells, making it the number 1 Carillon in the district. To watch and listen to performances of artists from all quarters in a special concert hall. A merry jingle that can also be heard every Thursday during market hours.

Informations and contact:

Chartreuse de Mélan: a park of contemporary sculpture and a exhibitions  inside. A unique tariff: € 1.50 / person.  To locate, click here

Carillon de Taninges: the chiming of the 40 bells of the carillon can be heard every Thursday during the market (audition and free access to the church tower). Guided tours and programming of concerts performed by world-renowned carillonneurs. Association of the carillon de Taninges: + 33 (0)450 89 46 21. http://carillondetaninges.ifrance.com/  

Information and reservations: Programs of the concerts at the chartreuse de Mélan and at the Carillon available at the Taninges Tourist Office + 33 (0) 450 34 25 05

Photo: S. Roulet, Réseau Touristique du Genevois Haut-Savoyard