Photogallery of Chambery, France

Most of the unique attractions of Chambery are located on the territory of the Old Town. Here, you can see the magnificent Church of Sant Francesc de Sales. The history of its founding is very interesting. The church was built on the difficult marshlands. The solid foundation was constructed for the building not to be destroyed. Most of the funds collected for the church construction were allocated exactly to the foundation. The main value of the old church is the organ that was installed here right after the opening. It is considered one of the best in the region. The main attribute of the excursion is the visiting of the old Dukes of Savoy Castle built in the 13th century. Today, the entire territory of the castle is open for tourists. Its guests have an opportunity to visit the nooks of the castle. This has become world-famous thanks to the fact that once it housed the legendary shroud of Jesus Christ that then was transferred to Turin. Another interesting monument is Saint-Pierre-de-Lemenc Church that is considered as the oldest building in Chambery. The history of the church began in the 6th century. For hundreds of years, it had been repeatedly destroyed and then restored again and again. The historical building suffered the latest widespread destruction in the period of the Second World War. It is a miracle that the church has preserved its invaluable artifacts after hundreds of years of its history. Today, its visitors can admire old stained glass windows … Read further