European Heritage Days: visit to the Perles du Lac factory

Exceptional opening times
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Description

The Château de Saint-Gingolph is home to the Fabrique des Perles du Lac. A process unique in the world and born in Saint-Gingolph, discover the secret of Lake Geneva pearls made from the scales of lake fish. Registration required.

You can round off your visit to the museum with a visit to the Fabrique des Perles du Léman on Saturday (reservation required), and embark on a free mini-cruise aboard the Aurore (reservation required, max. 9 people/cruise).

Princing

Free of charge. Malakoffs for 6.- per serving. Light meals and drinks starting at 11 a.m.

Additional information

Spoken languages

Equipements

Pets

Pets not allowed

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Address
Château de Saint-Gingolph, Place du château 1, CH-1898, Saint-Gingolph
Opening
Saturday 12 September 2026. Tours at 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 2 p.m., 3 p.m., and 4 p.m. By appointment only (to be made at the museum reception desk).

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Address
Château de Saint-Gingolph, Place du château 1, CH-1898, Saint-Gingolph
Opening
Saturday 12 September 2026. Tours at 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 2 p.m., 3 p.m., and 4 p.m. By appointment only (to be made at the museum reception desk).