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PACCARD Bell Foundry
a story of passion
Since 1796, the rich musical quality of PACCARD cast bronze bells has resonated all over the world. Like Steinway or Stradivarius, PACCARD is synonymous with musical excellence. Marrying centuries-old traditions with state-of-the-art technologies, the company has perfected its craft over eight generations.
Today, PACCARD Bell Foundry, located in Sevrier on the shores of Lake Annecy, is recognized worldwide as the leader in church bells and carillons. To date, the Foundry has produced more than 125,000 bells and carillons that enhance the daily lives of communities around the globe.
The first PACCARD bell was cast by Antoine Paccard in 1796 for the church in Quintal, Haute-Savoie. Today the Foundry is managed by Philippe Paccard, with the assistance of his brother, Cyril. With Philippe and Cyril at the helm, the company is now entering the third millennium.
In 1999, The Paccards established the Ars Sonora, a concept that seamlessly integrates the musicality of bells with architectural design. In 2007, they launched PACCARD E.Commerce, which became the first website created to sell miniature, personalized bells for individuals and communities.The Paccard family business continues to innovate and surprise!
Portfolio
THE PACCARD BELL FOUNDRY PRODUCES BOURDONS FOR CATHEDRALS, CHURCH BELLS, MISSION BELLS, SACRISTY BELLS, BELLS FOR CULTURAL OR SPORTING EVENTS, HOUSE BELLS, CARILLONS, ARS SONORAS, AND PERSONALIZED MINIATURE BELLS
PACCARD Foundry
a story of passion
PACCARD Foundry is today the world reference for church bells and carillons. Between tradition and modernity, 7 generations of founders have succeeded each other at the head of the company. In total, more than 120,000 bells give rhythm to the everyday life of towns and villages all over the world.
In 1796 the first PACCARD bell was cast by Antoine Paccard, founder of the company, for the church in Quintal, Haute-Savoie. After his death, 7 generations succeeded each other and continued the operation of the Foundry, a great family story.
Today the manager of the Foundry is Philippe Paccard, assisted by his brother Cyril. Since 1989, date when it moved to Sevrier on the shores of Lake Annecy, Foundry has created many bells and carillons, such as the carillon of Chambery, of Sevrier, The World Peace Bell, the bourdon of the cathedral of Orléans, etc.
With Philippe and Cyril, the company enters the third millennium. In 1999, they created Ars Sonora, an urban planning concept that combines the musicality of the bell with architectural design.
2007 saw the birth of the Campanuna subsidiary (now PACCARD E.COMMERCE): the first website for miniature bells and personalised house bells, for use by individuals and communities. The PACCARD dynasty has not finished surprising you…
The press
testifies
PACCARD Firm is often represented in the press, as a family, Savoyard and timeless business, but also for its bell-making know-how and its world reputation, here are some examples…
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À l'occasion du week-end Pascal, découvrez le reportage réalisé par France 3 sur le savoir-faire d'une entreprise Haut-Savoyarde qui porte les couleurs de la France dans le monde entier : la Fonderie PACCARD. Créée en 1796 à Quintal, l'entreprise a déménagé une première fois, en 1854, à Annecy-le-Vieux, puis, en 1989, à Sevrier. En 1984, la Maison PACCARD crée un musée ouvre ses portes dimanche et lundi…
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La famille Paccard, détentrice des secrets de fabrication jalousement gardés de l’une des dernières fonderies de cloches de l’Hexagone, a été conduite à exporter ses talents : 80% de sa production est vendue à l’étranger (Etats-Unis, Canada, Australie, Espagne, Vietnam…). Et la marque plus de deux fois centenaire garantit "une parfaite musicalité et une qualité irréprochable" à ses cloches. Pour ce document du magazine "13h15 le samedi", signé Marion Baillot, James de Caupenne et Guillaume Salasca, la famille Paccard a ouvert les portes de sa fonderie et levé le voile sur une commande exceptionnelle : six cloches au décor particulièrement soigné à l’attention d’une abbaye américaine de moines catholiques.
https://www.france.tv/france-2/13h15-le-samedi/1087091-les-toques-des-cloches.html
