Chambery (Savoie)

55km north of Grenoble, Chambery lies just south of the lake of Bourget.

Chambéry is a central skiing resort but it is also a wonderful location for hiking and walking in the summer months.

Ancient routes through the Dauphiné, Burgundy, Switzerland, and Italy crossed at the point where Chambéry was founded.  The town lies south of the Lac du Bourget which is the largest natural lake in France.

Chambéry has many interesting landmarks and monuments probably the most famous of which is the Fontaine des Éléphants (elephant fountain) which was built in 1838.

A wonderful resort for skiing and for all walking and hiking activities in the summer.

About the location

East of central France between Geneva and Grenoble

Public transport available

The city is a major railroad hub, at the mid-point of the Franco-Italian "Lyon-Turin Ferroviaire" rail link.  It also has its own airport, so is well served by road, rail and air.

Tourist information website

www.chambery-tourisme.com

Tourist information contact email

info@chambery-tourisme.com

Tourist information switch board number

+ 33 (0)4 79 33 42 47

Tourist information address

24 bd de la Colonne, 73000 Chambéry

Local places of interest

Château d'Annecy (40.41 km)

The Château d'Annecy is a castle dominating the old French town of Annecy. It was bought by the town, restored and transformed into a museum, Musée Château d''Annecy, a fine museum that explores traditional Savoyard art and crafts and has a display on Alpine-related furnishings and fine artwork. read more...

Palais de l'Isle, Annecy (40.58 km)

Palais de l'Isle was built in the 12th century and was once a prison, but is now home to local-history displays. read more...

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