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Museum of Fauna
Beneath the Bellevaux town hall, the Wildlife Museum displays more than 200 mountain animals of Haute-Savoie in their reconstructed natural setting: chamois, ibex, marmot, lynx, black grouse, with interactive sound terminals.
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At a glance
Type
Regional natural-history museum
Access
Paid entry
Price
€4 adult · €3 child · combined €7
Duration
30 min to 1 h
Best season
School holidays (April, summer)
Parking
Village square
Animals
Not allowed
Stroller / Reduced mobility
Accessible
Town
Bellevaux
Wheelchair access
Accessible Source: Haute-Savoie Tourisme
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Price
Adulte
4,00 €Billet combiné 2 musées : 7 €
Enfant 4-16 ans
3,00 €Billet combiné 2 musées : 5 €
Étudiant
3,20 €
Moins de 4 ans
0,00 €Gratuit
What is Museum of Fauna
The Museum of Fauna is one of the two Bellevaux museums, in this heritage village of the Brevon valley (Haut-Chablais). Under the town hall on the village square, it presents over 200 naturalised animals representative of the Haute-Savoie mountain fauna: chamois, ibex, marmots, foxes, lynxes, stoats, squirrels, black grouse, ptarmigans, golden eagles, bearded vultures, plus the main forest and alpine-pasture birds.
The animals are staged in reconstructed natural habitats — forests, alpine pastures, scree, mountain lakes — that bring them to life. Interactive sound stations teach visitors to recognise the calls and songs of the mountains. Adult €4, child €3.
Activities
What you can do here
Practical
Practical information
Address
Beneath the Town Hall, village square, 74470 Bellevaux View on map
Coordinates
46.256569° N — 6.530759° E
Altitude
approx. 920 m (Bellevaux village)
Opening hours
8-30 April 2026: Monday, Wednesday, Friday (Monday 10 am-12 pm, Wed/Fri 2 pm-4 pm). 6 July - 28 August 2026: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday (Monday 10 am-12 pm, Wed/Fri 2 pm-4 pm, Thursday 2 pm-6 pm). Check museesdebellevaux.fr. Verified 10 June 2026.
Phone
+33 (0)4 50 73 71 53 (Bellevaux Town Hall) · +33 (0)4 50 73 71 53 (Tourist Office)
Official site
museesdebellevaux.fr
Access / Parking
Parking on the Bellevaux village square. From Thonon-les-Bains (approx. 30 min) via D26 / D32. From Annemasse (approx. 40 min) via D907.
Visit duration
approx. 30 min to 1 h · 1 h 30 to 2 h for both Bellevaux museums
Audience
All audiences, families, schools. Especially suitable for children aged 4-12.
Accessibility
Accessible to people with reduced mobility (ground floor beneath the town hall).
Access
How to get there
Nearest stops
- Chef-lieu · Cars Région Haute-Savoie · Y03, Y04 · 160 m
- Le Borgel · Cars Région Haute-Savoie · Y03 · 1167 m
- Cars Région Haute-Savoie · Official fares & timetables →
Transport data verified on 2026-06-15 · source transport.data.gouv.fr (Licence Etalab 2.0)
Parking
Village square
- Place de la Mairie · Free · 19 m · Go →
Parking checked on 2026-06-15 · © les contributeurs d'OpenStreetMap sous licence ODbL
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Wildlife Museum at Bellevaux cost?
The Wildlife Museum at Bellevaux costs €4 adult, €3 child 4-16, €3.20 student, free under 4. Combined two-museum ticket: €7 adult / €5 child. Verified 10 June 2026.
What are the opening hours of the Wildlife Museum at Bellevaux?
The Wildlife Museum at Bellevaux opens mainly during school holidays: April Monday-Wednesday-Friday, and July-August Monday to Friday 10 am-12 pm and 2 pm-4 pm (Thursday 2 pm-6 pm). Verified 10 June 2026.
What is there to see at the Wildlife Museum at Bellevaux?
The Wildlife Museum at Bellevaux displays more than 200 naturalised animals of the Haute-Savoie mountains: chamois, ibex, marmots, lynx, black grouse, golden eagles, bearded vultures, with sound terminals.
Is the Wildlife Museum at Bellevaux suitable for children?
Yes, perfectly. The Wildlife Museum at Bellevaux is suited to children aged 4-12: interactive sound terminals, tracks to identify, animals at child height. Child rate €3, free under 4.
Where is the Wildlife Museum at Bellevaux?
The Wildlife Museum is beneath the Bellevaux town hall, on the village square (74470), at the heart of the Brevon valley in Haut-Chablais. 30 min from Thonon.
Is the Wildlife Museum at Bellevaux accessible to visitors with reduced mobility?
Yes. The Wildlife Museum at Bellevaux is accessible to people with reduced mobility (located on the ground floor beneath the town hall).
Can I combine the Wildlife Museum with another Bellevaux museum?
Yes. The combined ticket at €7 adult / €5 child covers the Wildlife Museum AND Bellevaux's other museum (Brevon Valley History Museum). Excellent value.
How long should I plan for the Wildlife Museum at Bellevaux?
Allow 30 min to 1 h for the Wildlife Museum at Bellevaux alone, and 1 h 30 to 2 h to visit both Bellevaux museums with the combined ticket.
Sources
Sources & verification
- Musées de Bellevaux — Musée de la Faune (officiel)
- Haute-Savoie Tourisme — Musée de la Faune Bellevaux
- Alpes du Léman — Musée de la Faune Bellevaux
- Mairie de Bellevaux — Les musées
Multi-source verification at publication. Information may change — confirm with the official operator before travelling.
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