Exposition Musée du Chablais : Napoleon's Allobroges. Dessaix, Chastel, Dupas, heroes of the Revolution and Empire
Description
Come and discover the Musée du Chablais' exceptional First Empire collection. Consisting of personal objects belonging to Generals Joseph-Marie Dessaix, Amé-Pierre Chastel and Pierre-Louis Dupas, it has not been unveiled for over twenty years.
Who were these men whose names are inscribed on the Arc de Triomphe, Place de l'Étoile, in Paris? Born in the Chablais region of the Kingdom of Piedmont-Sardinia, they were won over by the idea of freedom, and chose France by enlisting in the Revolutionary and Napoleonic armies.
From the Revolution to the end of the Empire (1789-1815), this exhibition, designed for young and old alike, plunges you into the heart of history and their story. Costumes, weapons and objets d'art also illustrate the splendor of the army and the tastes of these three generals.
The exhibition catalog Destins d'officiers. Quand l'objet témoigne, published by Editions Libel, is on sale at the museum store and tourist office. Author Aude Nicolas holds a doctorate (HDR) in art history, specializing in 19th-century art history and military heritage and archaeology.
Spoken languages
- German
- English
- French
Exposition Musée du Chablais : Napoleon's Allobroges. Dessaix, Chastel, Dupas, heroes of the Revolution and Empire
2 rue Michaud
74200 Thonon-les-Bains
Age
Minimum age : 3 years
Methods of payment
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Bank/credit card
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Check
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Travellers Cheque
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Cash
The opening time
Opening hours
From 20/03 to 30/06/2025
Opening hours between 2.30 pm and 6 pm. except on May 1st.
Closed Monday and Tuesday.
From 01/07 to 31/08/2025
Opening hours between 10 am and 12.30 pm and between 2.30 pm and 6 pm.
From 01/09 to 16/11/2025
Opening hours daily between 2.30 pm and 6 pm.
Closed Monday and Tuesday.
The Rates
Free entry for children < 18 years.
Localisation
- Town location
- In centre of town
- Thermal resort
- Lake view
- Close to a public transportation
- Lake 5 km away
- Bus stop < 500 m
