The Aeolian Philharmonic Organ

A unique mechanical music instrument in Europe. Listed historical monument in 1989.
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Église de la Nativité - 7 impasse du musée
74260 Les Gets

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From 01/01 to 31/12/2024, daily.

Mechanical musical instrument unique in Europe, classified as a historic monument. This automatic philharmonic organ with its 1000 pipes (with 13 sounds including violins, flutes, human voices...), carillon bell and metallophone, has been in restoration for four years. Enjoy the organ at the "Tuesday Organ Concerts" during the season, or in visits for groups on reservations at the museum.
A book for sale at the museum explains its construction, history, rescue, restoration and installation in the church of Les Gets.

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History, culture and heritage

Unique mechanical music instrument in Europe. Listed historical monument in 1989.

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Église de la Nativité - 7 impasse du musée
74260 Les Gets

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Openingstijden

From 01/01 to 31/12/2024, daily.

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Church Notre Dame de la Nativité

Rebuilt in 1895, Notre Dame de la Nativité contain some exceptional work of art.
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Mechanical Music Museum

Come to discover the incredible mechanical instruments collection of the museum. More than 900 pieces are exposed : carillons, clocks, music boxes, orchestrions, mechanical pianos, stringed instruments, barrel organs, automates, phonographes...
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Tuesday organ concerts

Les Gets church hosts concerts with the Aeolian Philharmonic Organ performing in automatic mode with a paper music roll.