Butterflies and Insects Museum

museumfaverges.fr 293 chemin de la Vie plaine Château de Faverges 74210 Faverges-Seythenex
Over 5000 butterflies and insects from the 5 continents. There are only 3 museum of this kind in France. Souvenirs, gifts and postcards.

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Schedules

From 17/06 to 31/08 Opening hours on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday between 2 pm and 6.30 pm. On Saturday between 9:30 am to 12:30pm. Closed on Sunday. From 01/09 to 16/06, daily. Closed exceptionally on January 1st, May 1st, November 1st and December 25th. By appointment for groups every day of the year. Wednesdays from 1:30 to 5:00 pm by appointment only (minimum 5 people).

Prices

From 17/06 to 31/08/2024 Adult: 4 € Child : 3 € Group adults: 3.50 € Group children : 2.50 €. From 01/09/2024 to 16/06/2025 Adult: 4 € Child : 3 € Group adults: 3.50 € Group children : 2.50 €. Free entry for children < 5 years. Child entry valid for 5 - 14 years. Group rate available for > 20 people. "3 sites 3 histoires" Pass: Butterflies and Insects Museum, Archaeological Museum and Keep of the Faverges Lords: 8€/adult (instead of 8,40€). 5,50€/child (5-14). Free: children under 5. Guided visit: 15€ (only by reservation).

Means of payment

Check, Travellers Cheque, Cash

Languages

German, English, French

Photo gallery

Services

  • Toilets
  • Car park
  • Parking nearby
  • Coach parking
  • Guided individual tours
  • Unguided group tours
  • Guided group tours
  • Educational visits
  • Set down on-site for groups
  • Guided tours
  • Unguided individual tours
3 rooms with over 5000 butterflies and insects from the 5 continents. The 1st room contains European fauna, with a special focus on the diurnal butterflies from the Massif des Bauges Regional Nature Reserve. The 2nd room offers a rich insight into the butterflies and insects from the Upper Amazon Basin. In the 3rd room, visitors can look at butterflies from Africa and Asia as well as stunningly spectacular giant insects.
An area is dedicated to temporary exhibitions: since 2022, an exhibition on the endemic fauna of Madagascar with more than 300 butterflies and insects from that area.
To round off the tour, live insects are on display in terrariums (currently under work).

Address

Butterflies and Insects Museum
293 chemin de la Vie plaine Château de Faverges Faverges-Seythenex

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