Advice

Let's take a small break in your tour to give you an overview of all the other points of interest that couldn't be included in the itinerary. To continue your historical discovery of Chambéry, you can visit the Lémenc Church. Built on the remains of a Roman temple dedicated to Mercury in the 6th century, it is the oldest church in Chambéry. Its crypt, classified as a historical monument, is interesting as it is one of the oldest witnesses to Christianity in Savoy. The adjoining cemetery is the oldest burial place in Chambéry. Archaeological excavations have uncovered funeral urns and Roman sarcophagi. This is where the great benefactor of Chambéry, a.k.a General de Boigne, rests. For enthusiasts of Eiffel-type metal structures, Chambéry's railway roundhouse is one of a kind. Considering the Allied bombings targeting Chambéry's train station, it's quite extraordinary that the roundhouse survived. Accessible by guided tour only (booking required). Chambéry is most and foremost a city meant to be experienced along with its mountains so don’t miss out and go explore them! . You can start with the largest natural lake in France, Lake Bourget, and its mysterious Abbey of Hautecombe. Above the lake stands the legendary Dent du Chat, which offers an exceptional panorama of the surroundings. Explore it from its viewpoint or, for the more adventurous, via its vertiginous, yet easy via ferrata. Another famous and easily accessible viewpoint is the Cross of the Nivolet! Standing at 1547 meters on the mountain of the same name. This immense cross has been part of the family since 1861 and is the endpoint of a short hike. Close by in the Bauges mountain range, you can find the small family resort of La Féclaz. It is beautiful in both, summer and winter. Don't miss the Belvédère du Revard with its three bridges above the void, inviting you to merge with the horizon. It's also a great place for paragliding, a popular activity in the region. Seeing Savoy from a bird's-eye view is a truly amazing sight and definitely worth your time. Between Chambéry and Annecy, you will find several flight schools. Another must-see in the summertime is Aiguebelette, Europe's purest lake. It invites you for a swim in its tropical-style water surrounded by mountains. Finally, just above Chambéry, if you are fond of Jean-Jacques Rousseau, his house, Les Charmettes, is open for visits. This is where he spent his happy years with Madame de Warens and laid the foundation of his work. Well, with all this, you've got plenty of things to do if you feel like staying in the area for a while.