Savoie places to visit and attractions
Below you can explore some of the most popular highlights and places of interest in the Savoie department of Rhone-Alpes. See also our Savoie travel guide
Aix-les-Bains
Aix-les-Bains is one of the best preserved 'belle-epoque' spa towns in France See guide
Albertville
Albertville is a large active town, with Conflans, a pretty village on the hill above, the highlight See guide
Beaufort
Beaufort is one of the smallest Alpine ski resorts, which attracts skiers looking for a more 'personal' experience See guide
Bonneval-sur-Arc
At Bonneval, listed among the 'most beautiful villages of France', you can discover a very traditional mountain village See guide
Chambery
Chambery is a very lively university town which is very pleasant to visit and explore See guide
Courchevel
Courchevel, ski resort in the 'Three Valleys region', is also popular with summer mountain visitors See guide
Les Arcs
Centred around Bourg-Saint-Maurice and within the Paradiski ski region, the Les Arcs ski ae is always very popular See guide
Meribel
Part of the extensive 'Trois Vallées' ski region, Meribel is extremely popular and has many activities available See guide
Tignes
The ski resort of Tignes is made up of several smaller, interconnected villges See guide
Val d'Isere
Home to the Alpine Ski World Cup and part of the Espace Killy ski region, Val d'Isere is a very international ski resort See guide
Val Thorens
The high altitude skiing at Val Thorens mean it has a longer season than many ski resorts in the Alps See guide
Valmorel
The low-rise buildings and traditional materials help preseve the charm of the ski resort of Valmorel See guide
Vanoise National Park
The stunning mountain scenery in the Vanoise National Park ensure its year around popularity with outdoor enthusiasts See guideFor more information see the Savoie guide
Market towns & days in Savoie
all markets in morning unless otherwise stated
Aiguebelle: Tuesday
Aix-les-Bains: Wednesday & Saturday all day
Albens: Friday
Albertville: Thursday
Bourg-Saint-Maurice: Saturday
Brides-les-Bains: Wednesday
Challes-les-Eaux: Tuesday & Friday
Chambery: Tuesday & Thursday & Sunday & Saturday
La Rochette: Wednesday
Le Chatelard: Friday (high season only)
Lescheraines: Tuesday (high season only)
Novalaise: Wednesday & Sunday
Saint-Genix-sur-Guiers: Wednesday
Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne: Saturday
Saint-Pierre-d'Albigny: Wednesday
Tignes: Sunday (high season only)
Tignes: Thursday all day & Sunday (high season only)
Val d'Isere: Monday all day
Tourist attractions to visit in Savoie
The following sites have received official "tourist classifications"...
Sites of Natural Beauty
Aiguilles d'Arves
Col de l'Iseran
Col de la Croix-de-Fer
Secteur Sauvegardé (protected historical town centre)
Chambery: See tourist guide
Listed 'Remarkable Gardens'
Les jardins du Prieuré
Regional Natural Parcs
Massif des Bauges
Towns classified as Recommended Detours
Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne
Villages classified as "most beautiful villages"
Bonneval: See tourist guide
Aquarium
Aquarium du Lac du Bourget