Albertville is a small town located in mountains in the South-East of the country. This town is widely known as a high quality ski resort and a cultural center. It was founded by Charles Albert, the king of Scandinavia, in 1836. Earlier a small medieval village was located on the territory of modern Albertville. Nowadays only several ancient buildings remind of that fact. Albertville was founded on the crossing of important trading paths that connected Italy, France, and Sweden. The town got international fame and acknowledgement after Winter Olympic Games that took place there in 1992.
After a tiresome, and at the same time exciting ski activities in one of the best winter resorts in France, spend a couple of hours in Albertville clubs and pubs. This small city offers its … Open
Travelers won’t experience difficulties while choosing the suitable hotel for rest in Albertville. The most elegant and prestigious hotel in the city is Le Roma. It occupies a complex … Open
The European square is a great starting point for excursions, as it is located in the heart of the city. On this square is the old Town Hall building, which was done in the late 19th century. It is considered to be a vivid example of the neoclassical style. In recent years, close to the town hall were built a few original buildings in "antique" style, which now feature popular restaurants and shops. Together with the old town hall, these buildings form an incredibly spectacular architectural ensemble.
Nearby is another interesting historical site - the Palace of Justice which resembles a real medieval castle through its shape. This beautiful palace was built entirely of stone, since the construction of its appearance has not changed at all.
Mandatory part of the excursion program should be to visit the Saracen tower. it was built in the 12th century and was part of a fortifications complex. This tower is one of the few historical buildings available for visits in the whole city and its surroundings. At its top is equipped with a great viewing platform from which the city is perfectly seen.
In Albertville restaurants, guests are invited to enjoy the fantastic Savoyard cuisine. At the same time, fans of other gastronomic directions can easily find a suitable place to relax. … Open
The most noticeable building is the Château Rouge, there is an interesting museum of art and history. The museum houses more than 2000 archaeological artefacts discovered in the village and its nearby surroundings, as well as other ancient works of art. Ideal place for hiking in Albertville is a historical street Gambetta, there is a beautiful neo-Gothic church waiting at the end. It is with the construction of the street once the construction of the city here today is a favourite tourist hotel Genis, as well as popular national restaurants and souvenir shops. The city was built around this specific street, and today features Genis Hotel, favoured by the tourists. Popular national restaurants and souvenir shops are in wide presence here too.