MUSCO - Musée du chocolat
Chocolate museum of the Sève house in the Parc du Puy d’Or: the history of cacao, a visible factory and free admission.
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About the museum
MUSCO was founded by Gaëlle and Richard Sève, who ran the project for some twenty years. It is described as the first chocolate museum to open in the Lyon region. It is located in the heart of the Parc du Puy d’Or, in the same building as the Sève house’s chocolate factory. The exhibition design was created by the agency Fakestorybird.
The route tells the story of chocolate from its cacao origins to its transformation, in a playful, visual and sensory way. Several sections trace the history and culture of cacao, and then the process from bean to chocolate paste. A collection of objects brought back from travels in Central America, old maps and a suspended pirogue illustrate this story.
Behind a glass wall, visitors can watch the chocolatiers and machines at work: chocolate is made on site using the “Bean to Bar” principle, from the bean to the bar. A tasting counter introduces visitors to the art of tasting, a shop sells the house’s products, and chocolate and pastry workshops take place by reservation.
Highlights
- History and culture of cacao, with objects and old maps
- Suspended pirogue along the route
- Factory visible behind a glass wall (“Bean to Bar” production)
- Tasting counter (with ticket)
- Chocolate and pastry workshops by reservation
Permanent exhibition
- Parcours permanent du MUSCO – History and culture of cacao, a collection of objects from Central America and a view of the factory where chocolate is made from bean to bar.
- Founded
- 2017
- Operated by
- Maison Sève (Chocolat Sève)
Admission & discounts
Admission is free.
| Tasting ticket (6 creations as small pieces, 1 ticket = 1 person) | €6.90Lasts about 15 minutes; ages 12 and up. |
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| Atelier Classique (2 hours, per person) | €150incl. VAT; ages 16 and up; reservation required. |
| Atelier Prestige (3 hours, led by Richard Sève, per person) | €240incl. VAT; ages 16 and up; reservation required. |
Free self-guided visits do not require a reservation. The tasting (6 small chocolate pieces) must be booked at least 2 days in advance; the ticket is digital and valid for 1 year after purchase. Group tastings from 8 people, without a host.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom: no information
- Accessible parking: no information
- Service dogs welcome: no information
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
The Lyon tourist office states that the museum can be visited independently by wheelchair users.
Kids & families
- Activity booklet, scavenger hunt or kids’ audio guide
An educational booklet is available online. Tastings are open from age 12 and workshops from age 16.
Getting there & parking
By public transit
Frènes
Bus line 10 to the “Frènes” stop (the closest), bus line 21 to the “Limonest le Puy d’or” stop, both from Vaise station.
By car
Free parking
Free parking.
By car: exit 33 of the A6 (Porte de Lyon) or exit 34 “Techlid-Pôle Économique, Dardilly”.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Museum shop
- Wi-Fi
Shop with the full range of Sève house products. According to the Lyon tourist office, Wi-Fi access is available.
Events & venue rental
- Spaces for rent
- Private parties
- Corporate events
The spaces can be rented in full for seminars, team-building events and private or corporate functions, subject to a quote.
Inquiries & detailsPlan your visit
| Good to know | Free visits are self-guided; an educational booklet is available online. The tasting lasts about 15 minutes and is open from age 12. Workshops last 2 or 3 hours. |
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