The town of Albertville is located on the River Isere in the heart of Savoie. Hosts of the 1992 Winter Olympics, the town boasts world-class sports facilities on the Olympic Park, which is situated less than a 20-minute drive from the major ski resorts of Courchevel, Meribel and Val Thoren. Nestled between forest and mountain, and only a short distance away from the international airport at Chambery, Albertville is a convenient and picturesque choice of location in which to buy French property in the Alps.
Albertville has an unusual history. It was created in 1836 by the unification of l'hoptial-sous-Conflans and the town of Conflans by royal decree. Conflans is where Albertville's historic roots lie. It is a medieval town that was built on an elevated rocky outcrop above the confluence of the River Isere and River Arly. The position upon the outcrop was a strategic choice allowing the town to escape the river floodwaters below.
Albertville property in the Conflans district is highly desirable. Here, historic French property crowds around narrow winding streets filled with fountains and flowerbeds. In the centre of Albertville itself is a mixture of property types, including apartments, townhouses, villas and even the odd manor house and chateau. Albertville property prices are competitive for investors. A 4-bed villa in France close to Albertville centre can be acquired for around 160,000 euros. Given that the town's location is perfect for all year-round tourism in the French Alps, a good rental yield could be obtained from such a property purchase in Albertville.
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