Timeline
09:00
Walk straight to the Olympic Museum sculpture garden. Arriving at opening time lets you enjoy the lake and Alps views in silence. The museum itself is closed on Mondays, but the garden is always open to the public.
09:45
Restaurant du Musée Olympique (TOM Café)
Step into the museum’s own café for a coffee or light lunch. It is located inside the building, so you can warm up or cool down in comfort without leaving the site. The café is open from 09:00 to 18:00.
10:30
End your visit at the nearby Café de Grancy. It is the perfect spot to linger over a coffee or a glass of wine in the late afternoon light. The menu offers substantial quality with good vegetarian options, and the atmosphere is ideal for unwinding.
Local tip
The garden is open daily, but the museum café and nearby Café de Grancy have specific hours. Check the café hours if you arrive outside the 09:00 to 18:00 window.
Check before you go
- The Olympic Museum is closed on Mondays. The sculpture garden is open every day.
- Restaurant du Musée Olympique (TOM Café) is open Tu-Su 09:00-18:00.
- Café de Grancy is open Mo-Fr 08:00-24:00 and Sa-Su 09:00-24:00.
Worth knowing
- Restaurant du Musée Olympique (TOM Café) is open at 09:45 only on Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa, Su
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