7 The Convent of the Dominicans Sisters of Our Lady of Clarity Founded in 1970, the Community was named in 1980 by Monsignor Bontems Challes-les-Eaux. It belongs to the Order of St. Dominic (Order of Preachers). The emphasis is on prayer and contemplation.

8 Street of the ancient City Hall Washing basin Nestled at the gateway of regional natural parks of the This street is typical of the old town, gathered on the hill, with its store- Massif and of the , at the crossroads of the front’s shutters dating from the 19th century. Its covered wash basin was city of Chambery and vineyards of the Combe de , Challes- built on the site of the old oven. In 1887, 8 washing basins were les- Eaux welcomes visitors in its green setting, which promotes distributed among the hamlets and the town. good health. The discovery of the source "the Sulphur Queen" in 9 The Church the 19th century changed the destiny of this small rural town named Triviers, which flourished considerably in the golden age Starting in 12th century, a chapel was built in Triviers (former name of of hydrotherapy. In the early 20th century, an affluent clientele the city Challes) but it did not become a parish in its own right until 1670. came to take the waters and have fun, you could meet, Louis In spite of the expansion, the chapel remained in a state close to decay over the centuries, mainly due to the poverty of the community. The Jouvet, André Gide or Michele Morgan ... present church was completed in 1837 with the old bell dating from the 16th century and listed as a historical monument. This stroll through town will allow you to discover traces of this history that forged the Spa city.….

The « Mont St-Michel »

Coming down to the Tourist Office, you have the Mount St. Michael in the background. From its 895m height, it offers visitors a network of walking and hiking paths, which are rewarded by an extraordinary view from the summit. A wide gently sloping path allows one to reach the site of dry grassland made of special biotope, which is classified as "Natura Duration of the stroll : 1h 2000". Continuing the hike, you can reach the peak in about 2 hours. The chapel, whose first construction dates from the Middle Ages, and is Map of Challes-les-Eaux available at the Tourist Office dedicated to St. Michael, the Archangel and stands at the culmination OFFICE DE TOURISME point of this viewpoint, which allows for an out- 1374 av. de Chambéry standing view of the gorge of Chambery and the 73190 CHALLES-LES-EAUX Chartreuse Mountains. The Bauges natural park Tél 04 79 72 86 19 has built a nature trail on the slopes of Mont St. www.challes-les-eaux.fr Michel (Booklet and complementary Hiking We welcome you from Monday to saturday guide are available at the Office of tourism). 9am to 12am and 2 pm at 6 pm Except on Saturday afternoon in winter 2 The Park of « Triviers » 5 The bridle path connects the park of the casino to Triviers park, a place to stroll in tranquility. Old trees including huge redwoods surround a building built in 1550. Converted into apartments in 1995, the Castle of Triviers was transformed over time as a fortified house, as a pension, as a furnished house, as a holiday camp and as a hotel. 4 3 The spa Dr. Domenget, walking in his property, discovered by chance on April 11, 1841 a source to be called "The Queen of Sulphur." Its outstanding water is the most sul- phurized in Europe. In 1874, the construction of a thermal centre began. The Spa received, two years after the beginning of construction, the first "Bathers", the patients at the time. A new source discovered in 1992, also very sulphurous, is used in ENT and gynecological spa treatments. (Feel free to enter the hall of the baths) 4 The Castle of the Challes’ Counts Ancient castle of the powerful family of the Counts of Challes, this monument 3 was built in 1450. During the revolution, the castle was sold as National 7 property and it was purchased by a lawyer named Balmain. Following his 6 marriage with one of the Balmain daughters, Dr. Domenget, physician of the King and of the royal family in Savoie, became the new owner. 1 8 It was he who discovered in 1841 the sulphur spring that led to the spa. In 1860, when Savoie was annexed to France, the castle of the Counts of Challes was converted into a hotel. In 2002, the family Trier took over the destiny of this haven of peace, with the will and the enthusiasm needed to save this wonderful castle. 9 (You can enter the courtyard from which a panoramic view of the city is offered) 5 View of the aerodrome from the castle’s courtyard The Gliding Alpine Centre, dating from 1913, is located in the most favorable re- 2 gions of France for gliders. Each year, the best pilots fly over 1000 km. The Gliding Plan CGEO Alpine Centre is ranked among the most active French clubs of Gliding. Introduc- 1 The Casino tory lessons, accessible to all, give a chance to discover the pleasure of gliding. The Casino of Challes-les-Eaux was built in 1883, shortly after the Spa. 6 Post Office : coat of arms and ancient hotel This beautiful empire style building has undergone many activities. With the rise of spas, many hotels have opened in the early 20th century. One can notice the plaque affixed by the U.S. army in 1918 in memory of its Challes-les-Eaux has counted up to 23 institutions with "Le Parc”, which currently troops who stayed in Challes-les- Eaux. The Casino was also used, over a houses the post office. Challes’ coat of arms can be admired on the front of the period of time, as a reception centre for Polish refugees, then it was requi- post office. sitioned as a care centre for German troops at the end of the war in 1944.