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Chambery France tourist information
Chambery is in the Rhone Alps, in the Savoie department about 50 kilometres north of Grenoble. Bourget Lake, the largest natural lake in France, is just north of the town.
Set in an important position at the mouth of several Alpine passes, Chambery had its heyday from the 12th - 14th centuries, when it was capital of the Savoy region. It lost this role to Turin in the 16th century, and became part of France in the 19th century. There is still much to see from the 'glory days' of the town, although it is now a modern and bustling centre.
The most famous site in the town is the curious 'Fountain of Elephants' - statues of the front halves of four elephants, supporting a large tower. Outstanding? Well, the children will like it!
The Chateau of the Dukes of Savoy is perhaps the most interesting building in the town from an architectural point of view, and is now home to the regional prefecture (but can still be visited in part).
The town is now vibrant and lively, and there are plenty of cafes, bars and restaurants where you can enjoy a rest from exploring the many streets, fountains, buildings and statues of Chambery.
Chambery: tourist information, map, travel plans and gites
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Travel, hotels and holiday gites, Chambery
See the Visit Chambery section above for gites and hotels local to the area. For more general French travel options, see the Gites in France listings, or French holidays for other holidays, and Travel to France for ferries, Chambery car-hire, eurotunnel, cheap flights etc.
Places to visit - Chambery
- Chambery Mountain town
Any places listed above are within about 20-25 km (as the crow flies)
Information and photos of Chambery, France
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