Musée du Chablais, Museum in Thonon-les-Bains, Haute-Savoie, France
The musée du Chablais is a museum in Thonon-les-Bains, Haute-Savoie, presenting the history and daily life of the Chablais region through objects, tools, and artworks. It occupies the Château de Sonnaz, a building from 1666 constructed on the remains of an older medieval castle.
The Château de Sonnaz was built in 1666 by the Gerbaix de Sonnaz family, one of the oldest families in Savoie, on the site of an earlier medieval castle. Over the centuries, the Chablais region passed through Roman, Savoyard, and French rule, all of which shaped the objects now held in the collection.
The museum's collection includes paintings and engravings from the 18th century onward that show Lake Geneva and the surrounding mountains. These works reveal how artists from the region kept returning to the same landscapes over generations.
The museum sits in the center of Thonon-les-Bains, within easy walking distance of the port and public transport. Entry is free on Sundays, which makes that day a good option for a first visit.
The Château de Sonnaz houses both the museum and the local tourist office of Thonon-les-Bains. This means a single stop gives you access to the exhibitions and practical information about the surrounding area at the same time.
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