Chambery
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.
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Tourist Classifications for Chambery
- Listed as "Ville d'Art et Histoire" (ie focus on preserving the town heritage)
Places to visit near Chambery, France
Explore places of interest within about 70 kilometres on a map at places near Chambery.
Some places to visit within 30 km: 
13 km: Aix-les-Bains (Mountain town) 9 km: Chambery airport (airport)
See also Chambery (version Francais)
