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Chambery

Chambéry is the prefecture and largest city of the Savoie department in the southeastern Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of France.

Type City

Why go

  • Prefecture and city in Savoie, France.
  • Served by Chambéry Aix les Bains airport (CMF).

History

Chambéry is the prefecture and largest city of the Savoie department in the southeastern Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of France.

Restaurants & places to go

McDonald's Chambéry Nord
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 08:30-01:00; Sa 08:00-01:00; Su 08:30-01:00 Features: takeaway · mcdonalds.fr
Indoor
L’Alpinet
Pizza, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su-Th 12:00-14:00,19:00-22:00; Fr,Sa 12:00-14:00,19:00-22:30 Features: vegetarian options · 129, La Motte-Servolex, 73290 · lalpinet.com
Indoor
Sicilia Mon Amour
Pizza, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su-Mo 17:30-22:00; Tu-Sa 10:30-13:45,17:30-22:00; PH off Features: takeaway, delivery · 56, Chambéry, 73000 · sicilia-monamour.com
Indoor
Tatsu Ramen
Japanese, Restaurant · Japanese restaurant · tatsu.weiyi-unique.com
Indoor
Tatsu Sushi
Sushi, Restaurant · Sushi restaurant · tatsu.weiyi-unique.com
Indoor
60' Chrono
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 05:30-21:30; Fr 05:30-19:00; Sa,Su off Features: takeaway · 1016 Avenue de la Houille Blanche, Chambéry, 73000 · 60chrono.fr
Indoor
Break Out
Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 15:00-23:30; Sa 10:00-23:30; Su 10:00-23:00 · 715 Rue de Belle-Eau, Chambéry, 73000 · break-out-game.fr
Indoor
La Côte et l'Arête
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:45-14:00,19:00-22:30 · 141, Chambéry, 73000 · lacoteetlarete.fr
Indoor

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Airports

Chambéry Aix les Bains airport (CMF) 6.1 km to the centre
Chambéry, ARA, FR — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Indoor | Outdoor
Chambéry Challes-les-Eaux Airfield 5.5 km to the centre
Barby, ARA, FR
Outdoor
St Jean D'avelanne Airfield 20 km to the centre
Figari/Sud Corse, ARA, FR
Outdoor
Belley-Peyrieu Airfield 21 km to the centre
Peyrieu, Ain, ARA, FR
Outdoor
Albertville General Pierre Delachenal Airfield 32 km to the centre
Tournon, ARA, FR
Outdoor
Morestel Airfield 38 km to the centre
Arandon-Passins, Isère, ARA, FR
Outdoor

Getting there by ferry

Compagnie des Bateaux du Lac du Bourget
Ferry terminal · 13 km from the centre · Compagnie des bateaux Aix-les-Bains Riviera des Alpes
Outdoor

Where things are

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Photographs

Chambery
Chambery
credit: Wikipedia / Wikimedia Commons · See source page

When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Chambéry Aix les Bains airport (CMF); 14 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By water: 1 ferry terminal within 20 km (nearest: Compagnie des Bateaux du Lac du Bourget, 13 km).

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Chambery. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Local transit

Ondéa - COMPAGNIE DE TRANSPORT DU LAC DU BOURGET-C
Public transit · Schedules & GTFS data

Trains & rail

SNCF
National rail

Coaches & shuttles

BlaBlaCar Bus
Intercity coach

Tours & experiences

Tour demi-ronde
Sightseeing
Col de Pres du tour
Sightseeing