Cultural Heritage
Blondeau Foundry
Blondeau Foundry
- OrtPlace
La Chaux-de-Fonds
- DauerRecommended Duration
- 1 h 0
The Blondeau Foundry offers tours to witness bronze casting, demolding, and bell turning – a unique artisanal craft.
The Blondeau Foundry in La Chaux-de-Fonds offers guided tours to discover the art of bell casting. Visitors witness the spectacular bronze pouring, learn about the workshop's history, and the mold-making process. The demolding reveals freshly cast bells, followed by a turning demonstration, a crucial step in refining their sound. A traditional craft to experience in this family-run foundry.
Opening hours
Opening hours
- Tuesday - Saturday
- 10:00 - 17:00
Prices
Prices
- Wednesday to FridayMinimum price
- CHF 50.-
- Price per person
- CHF 10.-
- Tuesday and SaturdayFixed price
- CHF 200.-
- TranslationEnglish or German
- CHF 75.-
Good to know
Good to know
- Language: French. English or German with translator
- Maximum capacity: 20 people
On site
On site
- Accessibility
- Booking required
Access
Zugang
- Public transport
- Directions
Links & PDFs
Links & PDFs
- Links
Contact
Contact
- Fonderie Blondeau Rue de l'Hôtel-de-Ville 26 2300 La Chaux-de-Fonds +41 32 968 39 43 fonderieblondeau@sunrise.ch switzerlandbells.com
Blondeau Foundry
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