Chambery by train
Discover Chambery
Chambery, in southeastern France, is a city of Alpine charm and Savoyard heritage. The Château de Chambéry and the Elephants Fountain highlight its historical significance, while its proximity to the French Alps offers opportunities for outdoor adventures. Chambery’s relaxed atmosphere and cultural richness make it a delightful destination.
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Chambery train holidays
Discover Chambery
Chambery, Marseille, Lyon, Paris
Get under the skin of Chambery on an overland journey by train through France, with time to discover the city sites and venture out into lesser-known suburbs.
Rhaetian Railway: The Bernina Express route
Turin, Bern, Chambery, Chur, Lecco, Paris
From Italy to Switzerland by train on one of the world’s most scenic railway journeys, following the tracks of the Bernina Express along the Rhaetian Railway and the Bernina Pass.
Stop-offs to Turin
Turin, Chambery, Paris
Travel via Paris and Chambéry for a regal taste of La Dolce Vita. Uncover unsung Turin: authentic, green, and one of UNESCO’s official creative cities.
Activities and neighbourhoods in Chambery
Musée des Beaux-Arts Chambéry
Explore Chambéry's palatial fine arts museum in a historic corn exchange, featuring 14th-18th-century Italian masters like Caravaggio and dramatic Alpine landscape paintings.
Musée des Charmettes
Visit Rousseau's home, Le Charmettes, where he lived with his lover and mentor, Madame de Warens. This rural retreat offers insights into this key Enlightenment thinker’s life and work.
Château de Chambéry
Tour the Château de Chambéry, once home to the Dukes of Savoy. Explore its historic rooms, see the Treasury of the Holy Shroud and visit the on-site museum showcasing Savoy’s rich heritage.
Savoie Museum
Visit the Savoie Museum to discover the region’s history through archaeological finds, traditional costumes and exhibits on Savoyard life, housed in a beautiful former Franciscan convent.
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