Sightseeing in Chambery - what to see. Complete travel guide

Elephants in the famous fountain located in this town are the main attraction of this place. Narrow medieval streets of the old town will delight the soul of tourists who adore European architecture. Chambery prefecture is located in the ducal palace of the XIV century. Pavement made of cobbles and lanterns perfectly complement the architecture of buildings. The Holy Chapel, which is built in the gothic style, is the location of a carillon, which is considered the largest one in the Old World (70 bells). Hundreds of tourists come here every Saturday just to hear their lovely chime.
Most of the unique attractions of Chambery are located on the territory of the Old Town. Here, you can see the magnificent Church of Sant Francesc de Sales. The history of its founding is very interesting. The church was built on the difficult marshlands. The solid foundation was constructed for the building not to be destroyed. Most of the funds collected for the church construction were allocated exactly to the foundation. The main value of the old church is the organ that was installed here right after the opening. It is considered one of the best in the region.

Another interesting monument is Saint-Pierre-de-Lemenc Church that is considered as the oldest building in Chambery. The history of the church began in the 6th century. For hundreds of years, it had been repeatedly destroyed and then restored again and again. The historical building suffered the latest widespread destruction in the period of the Second World War. It is a miracle that the church has preserved its invaluable artifacts after hundreds of years of its history. Today, its visitors can admire old stained glass windows and unique medieval frescoes. Near the church, there is the old cemetery. At one time, the most senior city residents were buried here.

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City tours, excursions and tickets in Chambery and surroundings
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Survived castles around Chambery
♥ Castle 'Château de ducs de Savoie' Savoie, 1.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Château de La Bâtie-Seyssel' Savoie, 4.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Château de Comtes de Luxembourg' Moselle, 4.4 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Château de Les Marches' Savoie, 9.4 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Château de Thomas II' Savoie, 10.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Château de ducs de Savoie' Savoie, 1.2 km from the center. On the map


♥ Castle 'Château de La Bâtie-Seyssel' Savoie, 4.2 km from the center. On the map


♥ Castle 'Château de Comtes de Luxembourg' Moselle, 4.4 km from the center. On the map


♥ Castle 'Château de Les Marches' Savoie, 9.4 km from the center. On the map


♥ Castle 'Château de Thomas II' Savoie, 10.9 km from the center. On the map


National and city parks around Chambery
♥ Regional Nature Park 'Massif des Bauges' , 20.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Regional Nature Park 'Chartreuse' , 26.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Regional Nature Park 'Vercors' , 86.1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Regional Nature Park 'Haut-Jura' , 89.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Regional Nature Park 'Queyras' , 115.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Regional Nature Park 'Massif des Bauges' , 20.7 km from the center. On the map


♥ Regional Nature Park 'Chartreuse' , 26.7 km from the center. On the map


♥ Regional Nature Park 'Vercors' , 86.1 km from the center. On the map


♥ Regional Nature Park 'Haut-Jura' , 89.9 km from the center. On the map


♥ Regional Nature Park 'Queyras' , 115.7 km from the center. On the map


Sights around Chambery from our guide 'Extreme places on Earth'
La Grave Resort
From the series “Top 13 Furious Ski Resorts and Pistes”
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Distance from Chambery center - 64.9 km.
The entertainment infrastructure of the resort is not so well developed. In La Grave, there are no nightclubs or restaurants open until the late night. The local conditions for the sports entertainment are simply excellent. La Grave will please the mountaineers and even the divers who can enjoy the ice diving on Lake Besson. The health resort is also interesting from a historical point of view. Some of its alleyways have retained the unchanging appearance for several years. …
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L'Alpe d'Huez
From the series “Top 13 Furious Ski Resorts and Pistes”
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Distance from Chambery center - 53.9 km.
Although the health resort is incredibly required by the professional athletes, it also suits the beginners. In addition, the health resort has the excellent conditions and for the disabled skiers. In the health resort there are 85 ski lifts, two beautiful snow parks and a lot of entertainment facilities, so you can organize an exciting holiday to any taste. You can also visit the spa in summer. At this time of year, he attracts many cyclists. …
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UK Hoteliers Ask for Urgent Help
Not only hotels in London, Manchester, or Leeds are experiencing troubles today but the entire tourism industry of the United Kingdom. In the latest letter to the Chancellor, UKinbound, the country’s trade travel association, asked for urgent measures that are vital for saving the industry. The letter was sent just before the new statement of the Prime Minister that he is expected to make on February 22 and the Budget news due on March 3. UKinbound suggested four key asks that address the devastating effect that the Covid-19 pandemic causes on the inbound tourism of the country.
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07.03.2021
Not only hotels in London, Manchester, or Leeds are experiencing troubles today but the entire tourism industry of the United Kingdom. In the latest letter to the Chancellor, UKinbound, the country’s trade travel association, asked for urgent measures that are vital for saving the industry. The letter was sent just before the new statement of the Prime Minister that he is expected to make on February 22 and the Budget news due on March 3. UKinbound suggested four key asks that address the devastating effect that the Covid-19 pandemic causes on the inbound tourism of the country.

07.03.2021
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