Cheese Tasting and Visit of Chambéry

Fancy cheese tasting right after breakfast? Then head to this magic Alpine cheese kingdom: the coopérative laitière du Beaufortain. The exhibition will teach you all the secrets of production of Beaufort, from milking cows to the key step of ripening. Don't miss the cellar visit and of course a tasting workshop! If you want to bring back home local products from Savoy like cheese and cold cuts, this is the best place for shopping.
Open Hours: Monday - Sunday: 09:00-12:00, 14:00-18:00

Before going up to the medieval city of Conflans, you will have to park your car there. Conflans is mostly a pedestrian area.

Located on the hills of Albertville, the medieval city of Conflans offers the charms of yesterday. Wander around its narrow streets, old shops and lovely gardens. You will enjoy amazing views of the mountains Chartreuse and Combe de Savoie.

Stop for lunch at this excellent local restaurant with a nice terrace on the main square of Conflans. Very tasty French food at reasonable price.
Open Hours: Monday, Thursday: closed Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday: 12:00- 14:15, 19:00-21:15 Sunday: 12:00- 14:15

Welcome to Chambéry, the former capital of the Duchy of Savoy. Park your car there, which is very convenient to walk to the city center.

Welcome to Chambéry, the former capital of the Duchy of Savoy. Start your visit with the castle, which used to be the residence of the Dukes of Savoy. Very impressive building displaying local artefacts and the history of the region.
Open Hours: Monday: closed Tuesday-Friday: 13:30-18:00 Saturday-Sunday: 10:30-12:30 14:00-18:00
You can park your car at "Q-Park Château".

The "Fontaine des éléphants" is one of the most emblematic monument of Chambéry. This fountain was built in 1838 to pay tribute to the General de Boigne, a local military adventurer who made his fortune and name in India at the time of the Maratha Empire.

Built in the 15th century, Saint-François de Sales church became a cathedral in 1779. Behind a simple outside architecture, it houses the largest collection of "trompe-l'oeil" (optical illusion) paintings in Europe.
Open Hours: Monday-Sunday: 10:00 - 18:00

Before driving back to Lyon, enjoy a last stop on the shores of the Aiguebelette lake, one of the best-kept secret of Savoy. Nestled under Mount Epine, this small lake remains tranquil and peacefull even in high season. You will be amazed by its stunning emerald green colour.

Have a nice dinner with lake views before going back to Lyon.
Open hours: Monday - Sunday 12:00 - 13:30, 19:30 - 21:00.