Albertville has become famous as a ski resort thanks to the Olympic Games that took place here in 1992. There are not so many historical sights in the city, its main attractions are numerous sports facilities and stadiums. Beautiful ski slopes, skating rinks, and slides from which you can go sledding - thousands of active tourists come to Albertville every year.
Tourists who are visiting the popular resort with children should definitely think about visiting a local entertainment park. Although it is inferior to the famous Parisian Disneyland in terms of the number of rides, it is second to none when it comes to a festive atmosphere reigning in the park. After visitors to the park try out all the attractions, they can relax in one of the local cafes - each establishment offers a special children's menu.
A kind of city attraction is the numerous shopping centers of Albertville, which attracts not only athletes but also fans of shopping. The largest shopping complexes are Binatone, YSL, Zara, and Boucheron. Local supermarkets are no less popular than fashion boutiques and jewelry stores. The thing is that vacationers often buy local wines and cheeses as memorable gifts.
Most of Albertville's historic landmarks can be found in the medieval village of Conflans (Cite Medievale de Conflans). The first settlement was founded here at the beginning of the 14th century. Today, strolling through cozy streets, you can see many interesting historic buildings. Fans of fascinating tours should definitely visit the Museum of History and Art (Musee d'Art et d'Histoire d'Albertville). Its halls keep collections of priceless historical exhibits, as well as paintings by famous French artists. Shopping and walking around the city's remarkable places can be successfully combined with excursions to the picturesque foothills. We can endlessly talk about the beauty of local forests - they are equally beautiful both in summer and winter.
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