Situated in Western Savoie, the town of Chambery is seen as the gateway to the French Alps. It sits at the southern end of the largest natural lake in France, Lac du Bourget, occupying a prime valley position between the Massif de la Chartreuse and the Massif des Bauges. The town's international airport runs regular services to and from airports in the UK, providing UK-based French property hunters with quick and easy access to Chambery and beyond.
Chambery is the capital town of the Savoie region. It guards a proud heritage, being one-time home to the Dukes of Savoy. Their castle, which dates from the Middle Ages, can still be seen in all its glory today in the old part of Chambery. To the south of Chambery is Mount Granier with its vine-covered hillsides. Here, the local Chambery vineyards produce the white wines of Vins de Savoie, while out towards the direction of Albertville are the Saint Jeoire Prieuré and Chignin vineyards, both of which produce vintage Savoie wines.
For French property hunters, Chambery offers an excellent opportunity to acquire a villa in France that is close to the major ski resorts, yet also offers easy access to the lowlands and Rhone Valley out to the west. A typical 3-bed Chambery property can be purchased for around 190,000 euros in the Cognin district of the town, while a 6-bed Chambery property for sale in the town itself offering exceptional views towards Mount Granier was recently on the market for 416,000 euros.
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