Chambéry

The medieval quarter of Chambery holds many well-preserved streets and alleys. The most famous is the XIII-century Rue Basse du Château, which was tragically destroyed by a fire on January 1, 2001.

The Chateau de Chambery, once the residence of the Ducs de Savoie and whose chapel once housed the Shroud of Turin, is now the department of Savoie government offices.

Place du Palais de Justice
Hotel de Ville
Place St-Leger
Cathedral de Chambery
The Elephants Fountain
on lots of postcards, the fountain with these four elephant "busts" is affectionately called the "four buttless" by locals
Croix du Nivolet
Mont Granier
Lac du Bourget
Renting a paddle-boat for an hour or two is a cheap way to spend a sunny afternoon.
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