Chambery, France
Civilised Chambery
Historical stopping off point on the journey from Lyon to Turin, civilised Chambery is the beating heart of the Savoie (Savoy) region of south-eastern France, and gateway to Switzerland, Italy and the southern Alps. Stay a while and you’ll discover plenty of hidden charm in this smart but compact town surrounded by lush vineyard slopes.
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Destination overview
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| Language: | French | |
| Currency: | Euro | |
| Time zone: | GMT +1 hour (GMT +2 hours in summer) | |
| Flight Time: | 1 hour 50 | |
| Holiday type: | Winter sports | |
| Weather: | Average maximum temperature: 11°C (24-hour average) (Data for Lyon) Rainfall: 777.9mm a year (Data for Lyon) |
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Must See:
Head into town and you’ll certainly encounter the famous Fontaine des Éléphants (Elephant Fountain) which has drawn admirers and detractors in equal measure - just ask a local to tell you its nickname...
Must eat at:
Aux Pietons on Place Monge serves-up a menu full of robust and warming local specialities, including fondue and braserade.
Must be there for:
Stay in town for at least part of every Saturday and treat yourself at the local market, which is more akin to a farmers’ market, with the freshest cheeses, meats and Alpine produce.
Well-travelled tips:
Hire a bike for just a few euros from right in front of the train station and head on out – take the cycle route south if you want to explore the local vineyards.
Head a little north and you’ll meet the Lac du Bourget, the largest natural lake in France. A great spot to cool off in summer.
