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Castle of the Dukes of Savoy

Name: Castle of the Dukes of Savoy
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Location: Auvergne Rhône Alpes, France

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1. Tire-Poil Stream – Étincelle Viewpoint loop from Chambéry - Challes-les-Eaux

13.9km

04:04

370m

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2. Historic Center of Chambéry – Calamine Park loop from Chambéry - Challes-les-Eaux

9.56km

02:43

200m

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3. Parc de la Calamine – Historic Center of Chambéry loop from Rouzan

15.7km

05:13

720m

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Ein 🐟 namens Wander

August 12, 2021

The Château de Chambéry is a fortress, a princely palace and a symbol of the power of the Savoyard sovereigns. It includes a remarkable collection of buildings constructed from the 13th century to the present day.
Today it is the seat of the department's prefecture.

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Clément

February 8, 2024

The Count of Savoy Amédée V bought the castle in the 13th century from the former lords of Chambéry: the city became the capital. The castle then fulfills four essential functions: residential, defensive, religious and administrative. In the 16th century, the Dukes of Savoy established their capital in Turin, but Chambéry retained a strong administrative role. Access to the SainteChapelle is possible during guided tours. The theme of its stained glass windows recalls that it housed the Holy Shroud in the 16th century. Since 1993, the Yolande Tower has housed the large carillon. This instrument is one of the largest in the world, with 70 bells.

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Thomas

January 3, 2024

The castle with medieval and baroque components is still a magnificent building today. The prefecture of the Savoie department is located in the building in an elevated position above the old town. The famous Shroud of Turin was kept in the castle chapel until 1578. A copy of it still hangs in the choir today. Beautiful stained glass can be admired in the Gothic Sainte-Chapelle. From the Round Tower you can enjoy a wonderful panoramic view.
While the castle can only be visited as part of guided tours (in French), the exhibition on its history is freely accessible

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Castle of the Dukes of Savoy

1. Tire-Poil Stream – Étincelle Viewpoint loop from Chambéry - Challes-les-Eaux

2. Historic Center of Chambéry – Calamine Park loop from Chambéry - Challes-les-Eaux

3. Parc de la Calamine – Historic Center of Chambéry loop from Rouzan

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