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Permanent exhibitions of the Villa du Châtelet

Évian-les-Bains
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The Villa du Châtelet is a unique place, located in Évian-les-Bains, on the shores of Lake Geneva. Testimony of the art of living of the Belle Epoque, it once belonged to the Châtelet thermal complex and has recently been restored.

Description

Today, it is home to a cultural circle open to anyone interested in history and heritage.

The Villa offers an original exhibition space that presents the historical and artistic memory of the Evian and Lake Geneva region in a wide variety of fields, enabling visitors to discover the wealth of local cultural history.

The Villa du Châtelet is also a place of discovery and intellectual encounters. Throughout the year, two or three times a month, it offers events designed to sharpen the general culture of the public: philosophical workshops, literary encounters, art history, musical aesthetics, etc.

Ideally located, just 8 minutes' walk from the landing stage, in a magnificent garden overlooking the lake, the Villa du Châtelet is a great place to stroll and relax.

It has the ideal space for a timeless break. Here you can enjoy a snack, browse through books and magazines or play a game of chess.

June 1 to September 30, 2025 :
The permanent exhibition is replaced by Jules Lavirotte, a master of Art Nouveau architecture.
Plans, photos, objects and ceramics trace the artist's unique style.

Prices

Full price: 8 €, Teenager: 4 €, Child: 2 €.

Opening period

From 22/01 to 31/03/2026 on Thursday, Friday and weekends between 2.30 pm and 6 pm.
Last hour of entry at 5 PM.

From 01/04 to 31/10/2026 on Thursday, Friday and weekends between 2.30 pm and 6.30 pm.
Last entrance at 5.30 pm.

Spoken languages

  • French

Adapted tourism

  • Accessible for wheelchairs with assistance
  • Reserved space 330 cm wide < 100 m from the site
  • Minimum aisle width of 90 cm
  • WC + grab handle + adequate space to move
  • Site, building totally accessible
  • Possibility of drop-off in front of the site
  • Incline >5% but reasonable
  • Presence of pictograms and / or simplified visuals

Localisation

Pets

Pets allowed : No

Thursday 22 January
Permanent exhibitions of the Villa du Châtelet
  • Exhibition
Villa du Châtelet 31 quai Paul Léger 74500 Évian-les-Bains