Refuge de Lamartin
The small savoyard village, both a spa and popular a seaside resort, reveals the charm of its Belle Epoque facades . The city has kept its ancient palaces private which are today open and rehabilitated in form of a casino or a thalassotherapy center. After a walk in the city center and the thermal baths, do not miss to visit le musée Faure, sheltering impressionist collections and sculptures by Rodin ...

The lake in brief ...
4462 Ha, 18 km long, 147 m of depth ... The natural lac du Bourgett is the largest in France! Sites: coves, reedbeds and beaches. Its waters changing to emerald glare, dark blue or turquoise host a large variety of fish: perch, pike, trout, eel, crucian carp, range, arctic char, lavarets ...

The site in brief...
Discover a sublime view on the most beautiful mountains of the Alps.

Former capital of the Dukes of Savoie
The city is made of old alleys marked by the past, between Middle Ages and Renaissance. The architecture of the 20th century is evident in this decor ... In the old town, do not miss the visit of the château des ducs, former resort of the lords of Chambery, its holy chapel and the Metropolitan St-François-de-Sales Cathedral . Don't forget to go to the Museum of Fine Arts to admire its collections of Italian paintings ...

The abbey in brief ...
L'abbaye d'Hautecombe was founded in the XII century by the Cistercian monks, and was subsequently taken over by the Benedictines. In the revolution, it was transformed into a Faiencerie, and later into a gothic church that you can visit today.