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Chambery city
The four without assThe Elephants fountain depicts 4 elephant busts, it is commonly reffered to as the "elephants without buttocks" fountain. It was built as a tribute to General de Boigne, the town's benefactor, who became wealthy in India. |
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Castle of the Dukes of SavoieFormer residency of the Counts and Dukes of Savoie. Now home to The General Council of Savoie organization. |
CourthouseIt's in this building that the attachment of the Savoie region to France was proclaimed on the 29th of April 1860 after a regional referendum. |
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The CharmettesJean-Jacques Rousseau stayed in this villa with Mme de Warens , it was later turned into a museum. The garden, designed in an Eighteenth century spirit, reflects the philosopher passion for botanical science. |
The marketThe Saturday morning market and its combination of local products and friendly locals is a popular place for all Chambery inhabitants. |
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The Chignin vineyards
Chignin-Tormery villageOnly a few kilometers away from Chambery, the vineyards of Chignin-Tormery shine with golden colours in the autumn season. Here are made some of the most delicious Savoie Wines. |
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Sarto of Chignin-TormerySarto is the name given to these small huts which can be found in the Savoie vineyards. They are used by the winemakers as storage or to relax. |
The Bourget Lake
The Bourget Lake18 kilometer-long, it is the longest natural lake in France. It was a great source of inspiration to Lamartine, who fell in love with its shores in 1816. |
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The Hautecombe AbbeyBeautiful site on the western shore of the Bourget lake. Home of the Chemin Neuf Community. |
Aix les bainsLocated betwen lake and mountain, Chambery offers plenty water leisure actvities (such as swimming, spa treatment, fishing, sailing and waterskiing) but also a casino, a golf course and racecourse. |
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Mountains
The Nivolet CrossIt dominates the Chambery area and is theentrance to the Bauges natural park. |
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The Granier moutain rangeThe Granier Mount (1933 metres high) can easily be seen from Chambery. It marks the beginning of the Chartreuse mountain range with its 700 metre dizzy cliff. |
The Revard mountain, The Feclaz ski resortAdventure park in forest area, trekking, horse walking and mountain biking in the summer season |
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Ski resorts
The Margeriaz ski resortThe Margeriaz family ski resort boasts beautiful snow conditions all along the winter season. 40 kilometers long of Alpine and nordic skiing, and a snowpark are available. |
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The Revard mountain, The Feclaz ski resortPlanteau the Savoie large Revard, referred to as "Little Canada", boasts 140 kilometers of nordic skiing tracks. Alpine skiing, snow walking and dog sledding are also available. |
