Self-guided Sightseeing Tour #1 in Chambéry, France

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Tour Facts

Number of sights 5 sights
Distance 0.9 km
Ascend 11 m
Descend 19 m

Experience Chambéry in France in a whole new way with our self-guided sightseeing tour. This site not only offers you practical information and insider tips, but also a rich variety of activities and sights you shouldn't miss. Whether you love art and culture, want to explore historical sites or simply want to experience the vibrant atmosphere of a lively city - you'll find everything you need for your personal adventure here.

Sight 1: Château des Ducs de Savoie

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Château des Ducs de Savoie

The castle of the Dukes of Savoy or Château de Chambéry is a former fortified castle, from the eleventh century, which stands in the French commune of Chambéry in the department of Savoie in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region.

Wikipedia: Château des ducs de Savoie (FR)

318 meters / 4 minutes

Sight 2: Le Fidèle Berger

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The Pâtisserie "Le Fidèle Berger" is the historic sign of a pastry shop-tea room located in France in the town of Chambéry, in the Savoie department in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region.

Wikipedia: Pâtisserie Le Fidèle Berger (FR)

222 meters / 3 minutes

Sight 3: Fontaine des Éléphants

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Fontaine des Éléphants Florian Pépellin / CC BY-SA 3.0

The Fountain of the Elephants, historically called the Column of Boigne and today simply called "the Elephants" or nicknamed "the four without ass", is a fountain located in the commune of Chambéry, in the French department of Savoie in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region.

Wikipedia: Fontaine des éléphants (FR)

179 meters / 2 minutes

Sight 4: Cathédrale Saint-François-de-Sales

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Cathédrale Saint-François-de-Sales Florian Pépellin / CC BY-SA 3.0

Chambéry Cathedral is a Roman Catholic church in Chambéry, France. The cathedral is dedicated to Saint François de Sales, and is the seat of the Archbishopric of Chambéry, Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne, and Tarentaise.

Wikipedia: Chambéry Cathedral (EN)

216 meters / 3 minutes

Sight 5: Hôtel de Chateauneuf

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The Hôtel Castagnery de Chateauneuf is a former private mansion located in the old centre of Chambéry, in the Savoie department in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region.

Wikipedia: Hôtel de Chateauneuf (FR)

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