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Granges de Servette Museum
In the hamlet of Collongette at Chens-sur-Léman, the Granges de Servette Museum blends contemporary art (the Lyon school since 1958) with more than 1,000 antique tools of traditional crafts. Free entry all summer long.
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At a glance
Type
Contemporary art and antique tools museum
Access
Free entry
Price
Free
Duration
1 h to 1 h 30
Best season
Late June to late August
Parking
Free on site
Animals
Not allowed
Stroller / Reduced mobility
Accessible
Town
Chens-sur-Léman (Collongette hamlet)
Wheelchair access
Not accessible Source: Acceslibre
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Price
Entrée
0,00 €Gratuite
What is Granges de Servette Museum
The Granges de Servette Museum is a private museum of contemporary art and rural heritage in restored old barns at the Collongette hamlet, commune of Chens-sur-Léman, just steps from Lake Geneva and the Swiss border. It has become a discreet but recognised cultural site of the Bas-Chablais.
The permanent collection, built up since 1958, gathers contemporary paintings and sculptures where the Lyon school (Cottavoz, Fusaro, Truphémus, Carzou…) is particularly well represented, alongside local Léman artists. Every summer the museum hosts temporary exhibitions for new artists, keeping it a lively creation hub. A second wing displays over 1,000 old tools. Free entry, summer 3-7 pm.
Activities
What you can do here
Practical
Practical information
Address
Hameau de Collongette, 224 Chemin des Granges de Servette, 74140 Chens-sur-Léman View on map
Coordinates
46.308278° N — 6.273395° E
Altitude
approx. 460 m
Opening hours
Open 29 June to 31 August, every day 3 pm to 7 pm. Occasional openings during the Heritage Days (September). Verified 10 June 2026.
Phone
+33 (0)6 52 91 40 76
Official site
granges-de-servette.com
Access / Parking
Free parking at the Collongette hamlet. From Thonon-les-Bains (approx. 25 min) via D1005, from Geneva (approx. 20 min) via Grand-Saconnex motorway then D1005.
Visit duration
approx. 1 h to 1 h 30 depending on interest in art and tools
Booking
None for individual visits. Groups: contact the museum on 06 52 91 40 76.
Pets
Not allowed (sensitive collections)
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Granges de Servette Museum at Chens-sur-Léman cost?
Entry to the Granges de Servette Museum at Chens-sur-Léman is free. No ticket or booking required to visit this contemporary-art collection. Verified 10 June 2026.
What are the opening hours of the Granges de Servette Museum?
The Granges de Servette Museum is open from 29 June to 31 August, every day 3 pm to 7 pm. Occasional openings during the Heritage Days in September. Verified 10 June 2026.
What is there to see at the Granges de Servette Museum at Chens-sur-Léman?
The Granges de Servette Museum presents a permanent contemporary-art collection (the Lyon school since 1958) and more than 1,000 antique tools of traditional crafts.
Where is the Granges de Servette Museum?
The Granges de Servette Museum is at the hamlet of Collongette, 224 Chemin des Granges de Servette, 74140 Chens-sur-Léman, 25 min from Thonon and 20 min from Geneva.
Is the Granges de Servette Museum at Chens-sur-Léman family-friendly?
Yes. The Granges de Servette Museum at Chens-sur-Léman offers a varied tour (contemporary art and antique tools) that interests young and old. Free entry for all.
Does the Granges de Servette Museum host temporary exhibitions?
Yes. The Granges de Servette Museum hosts temporary exhibitions every summer dedicated to new contemporary artists: painting, sculpture, photography.
How long should I plan for the Granges de Servette Museum?
Allow 1 h to 1 h 30 for a visit to the Granges de Servette Museum at Chens-sur-Léman, depending on your interest in contemporary art and the antique-tool collection.
Can I combine the Granges de Servette Museum with Yvoire?
Yes. The Granges de Servette Museum at Chens-sur-Léman is 10 min from the medieval village of Yvoire (Plus Beaux Villages de France), ideal for a culture-and-heritage day on the shores of Lake Geneva.
Sources
Sources & verification
- Musée des Granges de Servette (site officiel)
- Commune de Chens-sur-Léman
- Thonon Tourisme — Musée des Granges de Servette
- Haute-Savoie Mont-Blanc Tourisme
Multi-source verification at publication. Information may change — confirm with the official operator before travelling.
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