Visiting Chambéry
Head for Savoie to discover the picturesque and lively city of Chambéry. We suggest a stroll through the historic city centre and free museums!
Built in the 11th century, the Château des Ducs de Savoie is an ancient fortified castle in the heart of Chambéry. The building was home to the nine princes of the State of Savoy, as well as a number of government departments. Today, you can visit the medieval wing, which houses a permanent exhibition entitled "The castle, Savoy, ten centuries of history". Guided tours are available for a fee, allowing you to visit the courtyard of the château and the Sainte-Chapelle, featuring trompe-l'œil and ancient stained glass windows.
Practical information :
⏰ Exhibition open Tuesday to Friday (2pm-6pm), weekends (10am-1pm and 2pm-6pm).
💶 Free admission
📍 Place du château, Chambéry
Enter this former 13th-century Franciscan convent to discover more than 2,000 objects dating from the Palaeolithic to the present day. The building is impressive and a fascinating place to visit if you want to find out more about the history of Savoie. Don't miss the huge 6-metre-long model, which shows how Savoy's territories have evolved from the 18th century to the present day. You can also take a stroll through the superb cloister.
Practical information:
⏰ Mondays and Wednesdays to Sundays from 10am to 6pm.
💶 Free
📍 Place Métropole, Chambéry
Stroll through the narrow, picturesque streets of Chambéry's historic centre. Some of the buildings date back to the 15th and 16th centuries! Have fun looking for the details, ironwork and sculptures on the colourful facades. Enjoy the atmosphere of Place Saint-Léger, Chambéry's main pedestrian thoroughfare. A host of restaurants, cafés and independent boutiques complete the stroll.
Come and breathe in the fresh mountain air by staying at our 3-star hotel just 20 minutes from Chambéry! Our warm and intimate establishment with its traditional architecture offers 18 rooms for two to four people: twin, double or family rooms. Bonus: some rooms have a mountain view.
After a hike or a visit to Chambéry, come and relax in our indoor heated swimming pool with panoramic views over the valley. You can also enjoy a tasty buffet breakfast and a meal in our Gourjux restaurant. Specialities include frogs' legs with parsley sauce and fillet of fish meunière.
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Three must-see free visits in Chambéry
Dukes of Savoy castle
Built in the 11th century, the Château des Ducs de Savoie is an ancient fortified castle in the heart of Chambéry. The building was home to the nine princes of the State of Savoy, as well as a number of government departments. Today, you can visit the medieval wing, which houses a permanent exhibition entitled "The castle, Savoy, ten centuries of history". Guided tours are available for a fee, allowing you to visit the courtyard of the château and the Sainte-Chapelle, featuring trompe-l'œil and ancient stained glass windows.
Practical information :
⏰ Exhibition open Tuesday to Friday (2pm-6pm), weekends (10am-1pm and 2pm-6pm).
💶 Free admission
📍 Place du château, Chambéry
The Musée Savoisien
Enter this former 13th-century Franciscan convent to discover more than 2,000 objects dating from the Palaeolithic to the present day. The building is impressive and a fascinating place to visit if you want to find out more about the history of Savoie. Don't miss the huge 6-metre-long model, which shows how Savoy's territories have evolved from the 18th century to the present day. You can also take a stroll through the superb cloister.
Practical information:
⏰ Mondays and Wednesdays to Sundays from 10am to 6pm.
💶 Free
📍 Place Métropole, Chambéry
Chambéry city centre
Stroll through the narrow, picturesque streets of Chambéry's historic centre. Some of the buildings date back to the 15th and 16th centuries! Have fun looking for the details, ironwork and sculptures on the colourful facades. Enjoy the atmosphere of Place Saint-Léger, Chambéry's main pedestrian thoroughfare. A host of restaurants, cafés and independent boutiques complete the stroll.
Your hotel in Savoie
Come and breathe in the fresh mountain air by staying at our 3-star hotel just 20 minutes from Chambéry! Our warm and intimate establishment with its traditional architecture offers 18 rooms for two to four people: twin, double or family rooms. Bonus: some rooms have a mountain view.
After a hike or a visit to Chambéry, come and relax in our indoor heated swimming pool with panoramic views over the valley. You can also enjoy a tasty buffet breakfast and a meal in our Gourjux restaurant. Specialities include frogs' legs with parsley sauce and fillet of fish meunière.
Book your mountain break near Chambéry now!
The room is very spacious, with a lovely view from the balcony. Overall cleanliness was satisfactory, despite a small clump of hair in the wastebasket, which wasn't a problem.
However, the bed's comfort could be improved: the pillows are not up to the expected standard for a 3-star hotel; they are uncomfortable and visibly worn. Another annoying point: the bathroom lighting is only activated by a motion detector, which means you have to slightly open the door while showering to get any light.
The €15 breakfast was a major disappointment: the value for money was clearly poor. The selection was very limited (a few mini pastries, little bread, no yogurt). It's worth noting, however, that the scrambled eggs were very good.
Overall, a decent stay, but several points deserve improvement to be consistent with the advertised standard.