Places to see in ( Chambery - France )
Places to see in ( Chambery - France )
Chambéry is an Alpine town in southeast France. In the old town is the medieval Castle of the Dukes of Savoy, with historical exhibits. Near Chambéry Cathedral, the 1838 Elephant Fountain honors the 18th-century general Benoît de Boigne. The Musée des Beaux-Arts exhibits include 14th- to 18th-century Italian works. South, the Museum of Charmettes was once home to philosopher Jean-Jacques Rousseau.
Chambery is an attractive and lively town in the Savoie department of the Rhone Alps, about 50 kilometres north of Grenoble. The city has a long history linked with that of nearby Italy, and the Dukes of Savoy and Chambery only became a permanent part of France in 1861 - see history of Chambery for details. In recent years Chambery has had something of a revival and has been tidied up and important institutions such as the Musée des Beaux-Arts have re-opened. It is now bright and colourful and a really pleasant place to spent some time.
Start your visit in the wonderful Place Saint-Leger in the heart of the old town, featuring the Fontaine des Marmousets and a 19th century sun-dial and surrounded by tall houses all painted in different colours and lots of outdoor restaurants allowing you to sit down and really savour the atmosphere - and the food. The significant amount of historic heritage in Chambery have led to its being officially listed as a Town of Art and History (Ville d'Art et Histoire') in France. Learn more with a visit to the 'Interpretation Centre' in an imposing 16th century townhouse on Rue Saint Réal.
The historic centre of Chambery dates from the 15th and 16th centuries onwards. One curiosity you will see is the Fountain of the Elephants - built around 1838 in honor of Benoit Leborgne, Earl of Boigne (1751 -1830) on his return from India, after a wandering life in the service of an Indian prince. The fountain is arranged such that the four elephants make a sort of cross which represents the coat of arms of the House of Savoy.
The city has a lot of other squares and streets of interest. From the Place Saint Leger you can explore the many alleys that radiate in all directions, eventually reaching the elegant Rue Croix d'Or where you can admire some ancient aristocratic houses, some of which date back to the 16th century. One of these roads is also named after Boigne and contains many elegant shops.
Chambery castle is an important building (the 'Castle of the Dukes of Savoy') and was sold by its owner (Berlion, Lord of Chambéry) to the Counts of Savoy in 1232. It remained the residence of the Savoy Counts until 1562. The castle is now home to the council offices but you can join a guided visit to see inside. Its chapel, the Sainte Chapelle, used to house the 'Holy Shroud' brought to Europe at the time of the Crusades and entrusted to the Savoy Lords in 1452 (who moved it to Turin in 1578, where it gained the popular name 'the Turin Shroud' - there is a copy of the shroud in the cathedral). Visitors here can also see the 70 famous bells of the so-called 'Great Carillon'.
The gothic style 13th century Cathedral Church of the Franciscan Friars of Saint Francois de Sales has a rather austere facade but is home to the largest collection of trompe-l'oeil paintings in Europe. The highlight in the cathedral is the treasury which includes a 12th century Byzantine diptych among its interesting artefacts, and there is also a copy of the Turin shroud on display in the cathedral.
The City Museum of Fine Arts (the Musée de Beaux-Arts) contains some notable paintings including a beautiful painting representing the 'Adoration of the Magi' by Jean de Bruges and a copy of a remarkable 'San Gerolamo' by Correggio executed by local painter Gian Francesco Berengier in the 18th century. A large part of the museum is dedicated to paintings by Italian Renaissance artists, in particular 'Portrait of a Young Man' by Paolo Uccello and 'Trinity' by Bartolo di Fredi, and many others. The Savoy Museum (Musee Savoisien) is also very interesting and contains numerous artefacts and pictures as well as numerous other collections, such as Roman coins, that explain the long history of Chambery and the Savoy region.
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Tour the South West of France, Episode 147
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Places mentioned in this episode: Toulouse, Aeroscopia, Airbus, Bonrepos-Riquet, Carcassonne, Mirepoix, Albi, Cordes-sur-Ciel, Château de Saurs, Cahors, Saint-Cirq-Lapopie, Puycelsi, Penne, Bruniquel, Saint-Antonin-Noble-Val
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[53”] Thank you Patreon Supporters! New installment of Lunch-Break French.
[1’56] Resources to Get Started in French: Duolingo App, Coffee Break French, Lawless French.
[2’46] Extended Show Notes will be out within a few days
[5’15] Related Episodes: Episode 43 on Saint-Cirq-Lapopie and Episode 62 on Cahors in the Lot
[6’] Annie’s Personal Update: How Easter works in France
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[7’55] Start Annie and Elyse Conversation
[8’25] Tour the South West of France with Annie and Elyse!
[10’14] Visit Aeroscopia and Airbus
[10’44] The Tour will also take us to the Pierre-Paul Riquet Château (Bonrepos-Riquet)
[11’08] Carcassonne and Mirepoix
[11’39] The tour will take us to Albi
[12’] Cordes-sur-Ciel
[12’40] Wine Tasting at the Château de Saurs
[13’] Informal French Class
[14’31] Cahors and Saint-Cirq-Lapopie
[14’55] Why We Can Only Have 7 People
[16’40] Introduction to Puycelsi, Penne and Bruniquel
[18’36] Puycelsi
[22’51] La Forêt de Grésigne
[26’13] The War Against the Cathars, Raymond VI and Baudouin de Toulouse
[29’38] Glass-making in this area
[30’56] Small Place Yet Full of History
[32’27] Next Stop: the Village of Bruniquel
[35’34] Bruniquel and Queen Brunehilde
[43’40] Stop in Penne if Time Permits
[44’53’] Last stop of the day in Saint-Antonin-Noble-Val
[50’] The Hundred Foot Journey Was Shot in Saint-Antonin-Noble-Val
[52’15] A Day Tour of the Medieval Riches of Gorgeous Villages Near Toulouse
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