CHAMBERY NATURALLY CAPTIVATING
EQUIPPED IN THE SAME WAY AS A LARGE CITY TOURISM FOR ALL NATURE AND CULTURE A UNIQUE ENVIRONMENT IN THE HEART OF THE ALPS
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ALL ROADS LEAD TO CHAMBERY ITS STRATEGIC GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION MAKES IT THE “GATEWAY TO THE ALPS” AND A CROSSROADS IDEALLY SITUATED BETWEEN THE ALPINE CORRIDOR AND THE HISTORIC ROUTE ACROSS THE ALPS, WHICH, IN THE NEAR FUTURE, WILL BECOME PART OF A ROUTE ACROSS EUROPE (BARCELONA-BUDAPEST).
● Situated at an altitude of only 270 m, at the centre of a fi ve-pointed star, each of which represents a major communication route (interlinking motorway hub, train, airports) ● Chambery is very easy to reach and is close to the main cities: 3 hours and, soon, less than 2½ hours from Paris, 1 hour from Lyons and Geneva, and, in the future, from Turin ● This location is a major asset for the town’s economic and tourist attractiveness.
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CHAMBERY
SOME MAJOR ASSETS L. MADELON HUGELY TRANSFORMED IN THE PAST THIRTY YEARS, THE FACE OF CHAMBERY HAS BEEN CHANGED. HERE WE HAVE LISTED THE MAIN THEMES OF THIS TRANSFORMATION, ON THE BASIS OF WHICH THE TOWN HAS PRESENTED ITS NEW LOOK WHICH SURPRISES AND ATTRACTS VISITORS. THIS IS A GENERAL PERSPECTIVE OF A PROJECT, WHICH IS STILL IN PROGRESS AND DUE TO BE COMPLETED WITH SEVERAL MORE REALISATIONS ALREADY PROGRAMMED, PRIOR TO THE MAJOR EVENT IN 2010 TO CELEBRATE CHAMBERY’S 150TH ANNIVERSARY “VILLE DE FRANCE DEPUIS 1860”.
● Chambery is not lacking in major assets for its attractiveness ● Its geographic location – a crossroads and a gateway to the Alps – its historic centre and its ancient and contemporary heritage ● Its environment: lakes, mountains, the Alps, its human size and its social mix, the result of refusing to relegate those with modest resources to the town’s outer reaches, not forgetting its cultural facilities, similar to those found in a city ● It holds several keys for the future: a University, a science park working on some leading sectors – solar power, ecodesign, the environment and the mountains – and the Lyons-Turin rail project ● The town’s future is very much focused on a policy of sustainable development which takes account of its neighbouring territories: Bourget Lake and the Bauges and Chartreuse massifs.
The foundations of the transformation Today, on the strength of its cohesion - urban, social, territorial – and its many assets which all contribute to its image, the town is actively committed to a process to promote its potential.
● Chambery has improved its ● Chambery has really been relegating those with low resources ● With Technolac, the town, a appearance with a rescaled and “rejuvenated” with the development to the anonymous suburban areas far stakeholder in this technological park, redesigned town centre , of the University and the facilities from the town centre. and the Department of Savoie have J. URVOY which delights visitors, in particular provided for students, in particular, made their entry into the 21st century. ● T he Gateway to the Alps, Chambery with regard to the quality of its for foreign students. With the development of research and has strengthened its links with the ancient and contemporary heritage. new activities, including those related ● The town has developed in line surrounding mountains and Alpine to the environment and the mountain, ● It has equipped itself with some with the constant attention paid to territories, by becoming the central Chambery has based its image on its major amenities, especially cultural maintaining the urban and social town for three parks, even before geographic location, thus ensuring and sports facilities similar to those cohesion by favouring, in particular, a the recent opening of the “Maison genuine attractiveness. available in a city, which strengthens policy of districts – around its network des Parcs et de la Montagne”, Chambery’s attractiveness and of six municipalities – involving playing host to a “resource centre” ● The Lyons-Turin rail project will area of influence, traditionally all aspects of daily life: housing, on mountain-related issues and highlight its outstanding alpine extending beyond the territory of the solidarity, culture, children, the organising numerous events. location, between the heart of the Department of Savoie. elderly, education, sport, etc. without alpine corridor and France’s main gateway, not only towards Italy, but also towards the countries of the Balkans and the Southern Danube. ●
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THE VIEWPOINT OF A PERSONALITY JEAN THERME Technological Research Director at CEA (French Atomic Energy Commission) and one of the promoters of INES DROIT RÉSERVÉ CEA GRENOBLE
L. MADELON © (National Solar Power Institute) in Savoie
The town’s 10 main assets An attachment for one’s region ”Born very close to Chambery in distinctive landscape. The excursion 1-GEOGRAPHY – All roads lead to chambery ...... PAGE 2 Saint Jean d’Arvey, a village lying ends at an alpine chalet… What a
2-HERITAGE – A living and protected historic centre ...... PAGE 6 partway up the foothills of the Bauges transformation! This change of worlds massif, I have always been attached within such a short space of time A resolutely modern town...... PAGE 10 to my Savoyard and rural origins. astounds them. These territories have 3- NATURE – All of nature at the edge of town ...... PAGE 12 In the same way as many residents maintained their character and their Open wide the door to the Alps ...... PAGE 14 of Savoie, I was forced to leave the landscapes and continue to live from 4-RECEPTION/CULTURE /LEISURE ACTIVITIES – As well equipped as a city ..... PAGE 16 region to follow a professional career, animal husbandry, the forest and
5-HUMAN ACTIVITIES – A new way of living the town ...... PAGE 20 but I returned as soon as possible to environmentally-friendly tourism. live in Saint Jean d’Arvey, on the land Nobody has ever wanted to turn From tradition to audacity ...... PAGE 22 of my family. the Bauges or the Chartreuse into a 6-IDENTITY – A strong identity, the desire to work for the future ...... PAGE 24 Therefore, I lead a double life. During standard “product”. And, it’s just as 7- EDUCATION AND ECONOMY – Learn, transmit and create ...... PAGE 26 the week, I find myself in a high-tech well! 8-MOUNTAIN – The town and the mountain: world of global economies and powers When, you continually have this
a common future ...... PAGE 28 and, at weekends, I am on my tractor, image in front of your eyes, you want with the few sheep I breed, taking to preserve it and even improve it. 9- ECOLOGY – Chambery, the capital of solar power ...... PAGE 32 care of my land. Because, it is here in No doubt, this is why the residents of st 10- STRATEGY – Rail for the 21 century ...... PAGE 34 Savoie, in a land which is open to the Chambery and Savoie, in the same world, where there is still a living rural way as the Swiss, are more sensitive area, that I maintain this ability to “be to environmental issues. It is not a
2 in contact with the land” in a world coincidence that the largest research increasingly dominated by virtuality and development centre on solar and things of an ephemeral nature. power in France has been created in It is my resource and strength which Chambery. helps me to succeed with ambitious An entire sector has been developed 1 projects in Grenoble such as Minatec, here in the capital of Savoie. Very or in Savoie, with the National Institute active associations, engineering firms, 1. GENERAL VIEW OF CHAMBERY of Solar Energy recently created at manufacturers and, now, researchers, FROM THE ROOF OF SAINTE CHAPELLE 2. PLACE SAINT LÉGER Savoie-Technolac. today, represent a business centre The vision I have of Chambery today which is capable of meeting one of the is that of an egg. It is necessary to major challenges of the 21st century, break the shell to discover what is that of energy and the protection of inside. It is important to know how to our planet. The Lyons-Turin project, leave the urban route which crosses so dear to the residents of Chambery, the outskirts of the town in order to is another matter which will help to discover the gem of its historic centre, massively develop rail transport in inherited from what used to be the order to protect the Alps and unite capital of the States of Savoy before people across the Alpine area, with the Turin. Visitors are always impressed TGV rail link which will place Chambery by this Piedmont-style charm so just 30 minutes from Lyons and reminiscent of northern Italy! Friends 1¼ hours from Turin! who stay with me are also amazed This is how the people from the to discover that, just half an hour mountains are: able to adapt, from the town, we are surrounded innovate and continue to live in the by real and living mountains. I take region of their choosing, when, as in them by Jeep to the Ecole-en-Bauges my case, they have been forced to valley, famous for its "grangettes", leave it. Often, they return, ready to as the setting sun magnifies this accept new challenges…” ●
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A LIVING AND PROTECTED HISTORIC CENTRE A LIVELY AND WELL-PRESERVED HISTORIC CENTRE, WHICH REFLECTS THE HISTORY OF THIS CAPITAL OF THE STATES OF SAVOY, MAKES CHAMBERY A TOWN OF ART AND HISTORY. ALSO, OVER THE PAST TWENTY YEARS, THE TOWN HAS OPTED FOR2 CONTEMPORARY QUALITY HERITAGE, THE WORK OF SOME FAMOUS ARCHITECTS. ● A feel of the Piedmont and a “perfume of Italy” is what this heritage offers the town, along with some other noteworthy features: the Charles Dullin Theatre, the trompe l’œil works of art (metropolitan cathedral), the tradition of pasta and vermouth… Squares, alleys and townhouses, which, along with the Dukes’ Castle, provide the historic centre with its very own special atmosphere ● A lively, non-“museifi ed” atmosphere, because it is lived in, modern and fi lled with many shops ● A pedestrian area favours walking and new discoveries ● The largest carillon in Europe and its events ● The Maison du Patrimoine will mark a new step in the town’s policy of promoting its heritage. This CIAP will be a new asset, combining tourism attractions for visitors and educational and cultural activities for the residents of Chambery, such as museums, the Eurêka Gallery and the Maison des Parcs, de la Montagne et du grand Lac.
Beyond the Mountains – impressions of Turin In 1563, the capital of the States on models from Turin, were the centre of Savoy was transferred to Turin. of social life, where the residents of However, the Dukes’ City maintained a Chambery used to enjoy a cup of coffee specifi c administrative status and major and a glass of vermouth. Nowadays, this Piedmont families set up home there. privileged link with the Piedmont and IN CHAMBERY, These families, such as the Castagnery, Italy is apparent in the town-twinning THE BELL TOWERS, originally from Turin, built townhouses programme with Turin which was THE WINDOW FRAMES in the Piedmont style. The architectural established in 1957. In particular, since AND THE ROOF RIDGES infl uence can be felt as much in terms 2004, the towns of Turin and Chambery ARE MADE FROM of design as in the trompe-l’œil have been testing a project to offer free SHINY PEWTER, painted decorations (Sainte-Chapelle, access for their respective members and LIKE SILVER… 1 234 Cathedral, Caramagne Castle, etc.). subscribers to each other’s museums. GEORGE SAND, This work was often realised by artists The presence of the Italian Consulate CARNET DE VOYAGE, 1861 who came from the other side of the also highlights the permanence of 1. HÔTEL DE CORDON, THE HEAD OFFICE Mountains. The facade of the Sainte- the roles of both territories, on the FOR THE FUTURE CIAP Chapelle is the work of the famous basis of which have been defi ned the 2. ARCADES ON RUE DE BOIGNE 3. PLACE MÉTROPOLE architect, Amédéo da Castellamonte. confi guration of the Alpine border 4. INTERIOR COURTYARD OF HÔTEL DIEULEFIT The porticos on Rue de Boigne, based between the two countries. ● G. GAROFOLIN, MAIRIE DE CHAMBÉRY
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“It is said that it was possible to came to Chambery to serve the main cross the entire historic centre by the administrative services of the States alleys, without getting wet” explains of Savoy. Alongside the Renaissance an old resident of Chambery. The buildings, recognisable by their towers alleys are one of the curiosities of housing spiral staircases, there are the town centre. Below and behind more sober constructions dating from the houses, these passageways form the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries, with a veritable maze, linking invisible decorations concentrated mainly courtyards to the street, which runs around the stairwells (ironwork, through the historic centre in long trompe l’œil, etc.). Largely restored strips. They serve a homogenous, but and pedestrianised, the old town is an discreet, collection of bourgeois homes ideal place for walking. Today, still, it and townhouses, built at the foot of is the commercial heart and centre of the imposing castle of the Dukes of life in Chambery ● Savoy by the region’s nobility who J. BOUCHAYER, MUSÉES DE CHAMBÉRY J. BOUCHAYER,
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A perfume of Italy and other lands HOW THEY SEE THE TOWN A large arcaded street, brightly painted (FISAC plan) was undertaken, a project MARIE-HÉLÈNE BERNARD walls, the facades of townhouses was launched for the site of the Halles Co-founder of Génération 5, topped with large cornices… the (covered market) with an innovative educational and cultural CD-Roms streets and squares of Chambery offer approach designed to create a powerful “Originally from Savoie and the
an air of the neighbouring Piedmont commercial “outlet” in the town MUSÉES DE CHAMBÉRY J. BOUCHAYER, Drome, the decision to set up base and even of beyond. Tourists are also centre. In terms of housing, a series of in Chambery in 1976 was only able to discover a very lively town, with OPAH (government subsidised home natural. I have a very positive vision many shops and an active population. improvement schemes) have helped of this human-sized town with its For more than thirty years, it has been to rehabilitate hundreds of buildings. 1. THE DOVE ON THE DOME OF NOTRE-DAME good quality of life. The range of the object of an active restoration Street entertainment (open-air 2. THE CASTLE OF THE DUKES OF SAVOIE commercial, administrative and programme. Along with the gradual presentations in the summer, carnival, 3. STAIRCASE IN HÔTEL CHOLLET DU BOURGET 4. MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS cultural facilities is almost complete. pedestrianisation of the main streets etc.) can be enjoyed throughout the 5. PLACE SAINT-LÉGER It offers architectural unity and a and squares, there have also been year in the framework of outdoor, 6. TROMPE L’OEIL IN SAINT-FRANÇOIS CATHEDRAL 7. COAT OF ARMS OF THE TOWN OF CHAMBERY truly aesthetic appearance. I am very initiatives to create underground car festive and community events. To interested in heritage and Chambery parks in order to free certain heritage complete the attractiveness of the has known how to protect and sites (Place de l’Hôtel-de-Ville, Place town centre, just outside the protected maintain its history and its features du Palais de Justice). In parallel, the area, several cultural amenities of as it has grown. When walking in major monuments have been restored great architectural quality have been the town, you never fi nd yourself (the Carré Curial, the Manège, Notre- built. To this can be added the student transported brutally from one world Dame Church, the Cathedral, etc.), residences which have transformed 1 to another. their facades have been cleaned and Curial, the former military district, 6 I feel that I belong to a territory and cables have been placed underground. into a mini Latin Quarter, where young the residents of Savoie identify a At the same time as an ambitious people from almost one hundred 3 4 7 great deal with their origins. commercial revitalisation programme different countries meet. ● Lakes, mountains, we have it all. 2 5 When Génération 5 received some DISCOVER CHAMBERY, TOWN OF ART OF HISTORY interesting offers to delocalise to GUIDED TOURS OF THE CASTLE AND THE HISTORIC CENTRE ARE ORGANISED BY GUIDES CERTIFIED BY THE MINISTRY OF CULTURE AND COMMUNICATION. Canada, the decision to stay here INFORMATION AVAILABLE FROM: +33 (0)4 79 70 15 94. seemed to us to be evident.” ● G. GAROFOLIN, MAIRIE DE CHAMBÉRY
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A little history MAISON DE SAVOY 980 Humbert 1st 980-1048 1100 Chambery became the capital of the States of 1200 1232 Savoy - Purchase of the town of Chambery V 1295 Amedeus 1285-1323 Purchase of Chambery castle 1300 1343 Amadeus VI the Green Count 1343-1383 1391 Amadeus VIII 1391-1439 1400 1408 Construction of the Sainte-Chapelle 1416 Elevation of the status of Savoy to a Duchy 1500 1536 Invasion of Savoy by François Ist 1553 Emmanuel-Philibert 1553-1580
G. GAROFOLIN, MAIRIE DE CHAMBÉRY 1559 Treaty of Cateau-Cambresis End of the occupation Transfer of the capital of 1563 the States of Savoy to Turin 1600 J. BOUCHAYER, MUSÉES DE CHAMBÉRY MUSÉES DE CHAMBÉRY J. BOUCHAYER, 1600 Invasion in the reign of Henri IV 1630 French occupation by Louis XIII 1675 Victor-Amadeus II 1675-1730 1690 French occupation until 1696 1700 1718 Victor-Amadeus II, King of Sardinia 1742 Spanish occupation until 1748 1779 Creation of the diocese of Chambery
1792 Entry of French troops into Savoy HOW THEY SEE THE TOWN Integration of Savoy into France 1800 WAJDI MOUAWAD 1815 Treaty of Paris Author, Producer, Actor. Born in Lebanon, Return of Savoy to the King of Sardinia lives in Canada. Associate artist for the 1831 Charles-Albert 1831-1849 Espace Malraux, the national theatre G. GAROFOLIN, MAIRIE DE CHAMBÉRY of Chambery and Savoie, for a period of 1849 Victor-Emmanuel II 1849-1878 three years from the 2007-2008 season. 1856 Victor-Emmanuel railway station “I see the town with new eyes. It FRENCH SAVOY appeared to me, at the border of a varied history, the changing identity Annexation of Savoy by France 1860 Proclamation of the Kingdom of Italy of which is turned defi nitively towards 1900 the mountains. I fi rst visited the town 1942 Italian occupation during a fi ve-week period prior to the German occupation premiere of “Forêts” at the Espace 1943 Malraux in February 2006. Thanks to 1944 26 May American bombing Jean-Paul Angot, its Director, and his 1969 Creation of the Protected Area team, I was met with extraordinary warmth and friendliness. At present, Approval of the “Plan de Sauvegarde et de Mise 1990 en Valeur” (Preservation and Promotion Plan) my contacts with the residents of Chambery and Savoie are discreet. All this side of things still remains to be developed. For me, a town is the same as good tea. If you agree to be the hot water, FOR FURTHER INFORMATION: THERE ARE SEVERAL REFERENCE it infuses you and perfumes you with WORKS ON THE HISTORY OF CHAMBERY AND SAVOIE. THESE its taste. Chambery is one of those ARE LISTED IN THE CATALOGUE AT THE MUNICIPAL LIBRARY: WWW.BM-CHAMBERY.FR delicate and precious teas which one THE TOWN’S WEB SITE, WWW.MAIRIE-CHAMBERY.FR wants to taste for a long time.” ● ALSO OFFERS A DETAILED AND ILLUSTRATED HISTORICAL
G. GAROFOLIN, MAIRIE DE CHAMBÉRY PRESENTATION.
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A RESOLUTELY PHOTO BALLOÏDE © JEAN-CLAUDE RIFFLARD, MODERN TOWN CHAMBERY’S ENTRY INTO THE 20TH CENTURY WAS MARKED BY THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE RAILWAY’S DOMED BUILDING, LISTED AS A 20TH CENTURY HERITAGE SITE. ARCHITECTURAL MODERNITY HAS MARKED THE TOWN THROUGHOUT THE CENTURY, AS CAN BE SEEN BY THE NEW DISTRICT, WHICH WIPED OUT THE OUTRAGES OF THE BOMBING OF 26 MAY 1944, THE MANY LARGE SCALE BUILDINGS, AND THE DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE MOST RECENT AMENITIES DESIGNED BY SOME MAJOR ARCHITECTS.
Since the 1980s, the town’s by the architect Tessinois Mario contemporary architecture owes Botta, the Jean-Jacques Rousseau much to culture. Proof of this can Media Library by Aurelio Galfetti, be seen in the new constructions the Manège – Congress Centre entrusted to some world-famous – redesigned by Jean-Jacques architects. “These large projects Morrisseau. On the edge of Park du © GILLES GAROFOLIN, MAIRIE DE CHAMBÉRY have modifi ed considerably Verney, the Cité des Arts, the work the layout of the town and the of Yann Keromnès, Aurelio Galfetti appearance of these new interest and François Cusson, completes the centres has led to the creation collection. The other districts have of new districts” explains Aurore not been left out either, in particular, Frasson-Marin, Deputy Mayor in with the Scarabée (Chambre & Vibert charge of the town’s cultural affairs. Architectes), the Georges Brassens Chambery now has a series of Library (Chapuis & Royer agency), buildings acknowledged as being the Cristal (J.J. Morisseau) built architectural references which are in the Hauts de Chambéry and the cited regularly in the specialist “Maison de la Petite Enfance et press. In the town centre, the Curial de la Famille ‘Biollayte’” (Patey district plays host to the Espace architects) in Biollay. ● Malraux, the national theatre © GILLES GAROLFIN, MAIRIE DE CHAMBÉRY
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HOW THEY SEE THE TOWN RENAUD CAPUÇON Violinist “Chambery is my home town. The fact that I left it for Paris at the age of 13 years means that I see this town through practically new eyes. It is the town of the festival which I created 12 years ago, “les Rencontres Artistiques de Bel-Air”, where I meet my musician friends from all over the world. It is also the town of many memories for me… I like its human size, the charm of the town centre, the Espace Malraux, the Cité des Arts… Place St-Léger... If I am proud to be from Savoie and from Chambery, it is, certainly, with regard to my ancestors and my roots, but, also, because of those character traits which can be found here and which are synonymous with bravery, will, determination… and also enthusiasm.” ● © GILLES GAROFOLIN, MAIRIE DE CHAMBÉRY
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ALL OF NATURE AT THE EDGE OF TOWN AN OUTSTANDING ALPINE ENVIRONMENT BETWEEN LARGE LAKES AND MOUNTAINS FILLED WITH LIFE. ● From the town, nature is within walking distance ● The town’s immediate environment, with its hills: the Monts, the Charmettes, etc. is part of the daily life of the residents of Chambery ● The Bourget, the largest natural lake in France and Lake Aiguebelette, sheltered from the wind and a paradise for rowers, are3 part of Chambery’s landscape ● The surrounding mountains, the cross-country ski site of Savoie Grand Revard (150 km of waymarked paths) and the regional nature parks (Bauges and Chartreuse) are very close by, and the Vanoise, with its National Park and the major ski resorts, is just one hour away. J. DUFRESNE
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GAUTIER CAPUÇON Cellist “It is the town of my childhood, the “Rencontres Artistiques de with days spent in the mountains Bel-Air”, as well as to spend a and walks in the forests. But, weekend with my family, visit the Chambery also means much more town centre, rediscover its alleys, to me. It was here that I discovered its pedestrianised squares, cross music, played my fi rst notes on the Verney Park and see the music P. HUCHETTE P. cello, gave my fi rst concerts, made school… the path of my childhood… my debut on stage and founded From a family of residents of Savoie some very precious friendships. for several generations, I spend most I enjoy coming back here every of my time travelling the world to year in September for the concerts give concerts and I consider myself organised in the framework of to be an ambassador for Savoie.” ● P. HUCHETTE P.
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Jean-Jacques Rousseau Jean-Jacques Rousseau arrived in nature, romanticism, education, Chambery in 1731. He set up home with happiness, the Age of Enlightenment, AN ISOLATED HOUSE Madame de Warens, his fi rst love, in human rights and citizenship. ON THE SIDE OF A SMALL the valley of Les Charmettes. It was After the revolutionary period, the VALLEY WAS OUR during his stay at Les Charmettes, house at Les Charmettes became REFUGE AND IT WAS from 1736 to 1742, that he discovered a centre of pilgrimage for visitors HERE THAT, WITHIN his passion for nature during his from all over the world and for many THE SPACE OF FOUR OR walks alone or with the one he called celebrities (George Sand and Alphonse FIVE YEARS, I ENJOYED mother. It was there that he created de Lamartine spoke of their visits there ONE CENTURY OF LIFE. his “ideas shop” and became the with emotion). Listed as a historic JEAN-JACQUES ROUSSEAU, “Man of nature”. This place, where monument in 1905, since then the REVERIES OF A SOLITARY the personality of one of the major house has been the property of the WALKER, 10TH WALK French language writers was formed, Municipality of Chambery. It is also a bears witness to its infl uence over the protected natural site and a botanical development of universal thought: garden. ● G. GAROFOLIN, MAIRIE DE CHAMBÉRY
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1 1 : 3 2 : 5 7 16 ASSET 4: RECEPTION/CULTURE/LEISURE ACTIVITIES G. GAROFOLIN, MAIRIE DE CHAMBÉRY L. HUGONNARD, CCSTI CHAMBÉRY CCSTI L. HUGONNARD, AS WELL EQUIPPED AS A CITY CHAMBERY’SCHAMBER AREA OF INFLUENCE LARGELY EXCEEDS ITS STATUS AS AN AVERAGE-SIZED TOWN, AND THE BOUNDARIES OF THE DEPADEPARTMENTDEPAR THANKS TO THE QUALITY OF ITS SERVICES AND PUBLIC AMENITIES, IN PARTICULAR ITS CULTURAL AND SPORTSTS FACFFACILITIES, THE IMPORTANCE OF ITS COMMERCIAL ACTIVITIES AND ITS METROPOLITAN FUNCTION.
● Culture has been the object of some major realisations which have gone beyond the simple challenge of providing facilities (Espace Malraux, Rousseau Media Library, the Cité des Arts and the Brassens Library – public reading policy - Scarabée, Eurêka, etc.) ● These facilities have 4helped to create new centres of life within the framework of a town planning policy which combines tradition and modernity ● The wish to develop a dynamic associative life focused on these facilities and a “Maison des Associations” which serves as a model.
Every year and every culture Speaking about Culture fi rstly means (21st century) is accessible on foot rightful place in Chambery: a Circus and are eagerly awaited: First Novel situating it within the context of a by visitors and users. The Hauts de Arts school, the Eurêka scientifi c Festival, Cartoon Strip Festival, town in movement. In recent decades, Chambéry has not been forgotten with gallery, sites devoted to modern Jazz Festival, “Rencontres Musicales Chambery has developed an ambitious the new theatre opened in the district music, the Soute, the Totem, the de Bel Air” organised around the policy of high quality architectural and the new Georges Brassens Library. Scarabée, and two new spaces for Capuçon brothers, concerts by the realisations. If the institutional life has earned contemporary art. Orchestra des Pays de Savoie, Lafi The fl ood of users to these new cultural the Town some national awards, But, this cultural overview of the town Bala, Cité d’Eté and the Estivales amenities – the some 4,000 members the certifi cation and status as a would not be complete if reference du Château, etc. and the 80,000 spectators at the centre of production for the National was not made to the exceptionally There is no doubt that culture Espace Malraux national theatre - the Theatre, the National Conservatoire rich associative cultural life, with contributes to Chambery’s quality of 1,450 daily visitors to the Jean Jacques of the Region for the Cite des Arts, more than one hundred associations: life and attractiveness. For many years Rousseau Media Library, the average the undeniable success of visitor learned societies, theatre groups, it was seen from the outside as being 2,000 daily users, of all age groups, at numbers for these institutions and dance troupes, musical groups, choirs, a town which one passes through, the Cité des Arts – have generated new their infl uence on the town and on scientifi c and literary cafes, etc. which today it is a town where people like centres of interest and new attendance the department largely justifi es generate a multitude of varied events. to spend some time, where they stop fi gures. They have modifi ed the urban Chambery’s role as a major centre. Each person wanting to take active part over, which they come back to, as if landscape with their harmonious Alongside the Museums in the town’s cultural life will be certain a new “gentle way of life” has been proximity to the historic centre which of Le Savoisien, Fine Arts, to fi nd something suited to what he or found here. ● is built around the Castle of the Dukes Les Charmettes, Le Museum, and she is seeking. of Savoy. In the same way as the the development of art house cinema, Finally, the festivals and events Museums, the Charles Dullin theatre new cultural sectors have found their set the pace for the cultural season
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Arc en Cirque was created in 1987 “We accompany each young person in DE SAVOIE DES PAYS DROITS RÉSERVÉS ORCHESTRE from one man’s passion for the circus his or her artistic project whether it is arts and the wishes of parents from focused on traditional or new-style GRAZIELLA CONTRATTO the Chambéry le Haut district. Twenty circus”, explains Christine Perrin, Artistic Director of the Orchestra years later, the association, managed “the importance being to call upon des Pays de Savoie by Christine Perrin and Eric Angellier circus-based values and techniques. Democratise classical music since 1993, has become a Regional The future is theirs. We are a moment When the pianist and trained Centre for Circus Arts. Recognised on of passage in their lives and our best chamber musician, Grazziella a national and international level, image and our best reward is them.” Contratto, took over the Orchestra it offers a much sought after school The creation of young companies and des Pays de Savoie in 2003, she for amateurs (from 4 years of age), the recruitment of young artists by was one of the fi rst women to lead a professional circus arts training, some famous circus companies, such permanent instrumental ensemble provides support for artists and as Cirque du Soleil, Diana Moreno, in France. Comprising 23 musicians, companies with creation in residence etc., is proof of the success of the this formation, with a repertoire programmes and offers a resource and Chambery Centre of Circus Arts. ● ranging from the Baroque period to MUSÉES D’ART ET D’HISTOIRE DE LA VILLE CHAMBÉRY ET D’HISTOIRE MUSÉES D’ART exchange centre. the 21st century, was considered to be one of the most dynamic in the JEAN-PAUL ANGOT country. “Classical music”, she says, Director of the Espace Malraux, the National Theatre of Chambery and Savoie. “must get down off of the pedestal “The Espace Malraux is a sort of the development of visitor numbers.” on which we were happy to put it”. fl agship” explains Jean-Paul Angot. This facility, a link with local It was with this in mind that she set “It is a powerful venue, which has players, contributes to the fabric IF THERE IS ONE SMALL up the “Propos d’avant concerts” much support, but, naturally, we of life for associations and schools. TOWN IN THE WORLD and opened rehearsals to the public. do not hold a monopoly over culture Furthermore, every year, the Espace WHERE IT IS POSSIBLE “Playing in secondary schools, because there are other major venues Malraux conducts several projects TO TASTE THE GENTLE universities and prisons, etc. all in Chambery. One of the distinctive in collaboration with organisations WAY OF LIFE IN AN provide opportunities to go and meet features of the Espace Malraux is the and associations from Chambery ATMOSPHERE OF a public which, generally, does not fact that it has its own creation centre and Savoie. PLEASANT AND attend concert halls.” As soon as she where artists are invited to create The wish of its Director is clear: SAFE TRADE, IT IS arrived in Chambery, this German and present their own shows”. As of “To allow the largest number, CHAMBERY Swiss was charmed by “the cultural 2007-08, the Author and Producer, including those with minimal JEAN-JACQUES ROUSSEAU, openness and the technical and Wajdi Mouawad, will be the associate resources, to benefi t from the venue”. CONFESSIONS, BOOK V artistic quality of her partners”. ● Artist for the next three years. With “Spectacle pour Tous” - initiated In order to ensure openness and ease by the Association of the Maison de la 1. PERMANENT EXHIBITION ROOM, EURÊKA GALLERY of access to all, culture is present here Culture of Chambery and Savoie - “it 2. MAISON DES ASSOCIATIONS in all its various forms: theatre, dance, is a collective solidarity approach 3. SHOW TO CELEBRATE THE 10TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE JEAN-JACQUES ROUSSEAU MEDIA LIBRARY 4. CLOISTER OF THE SAVOISIEN MUSEUM music, photography, circus, etc. More which has been set up to which all 5. NUMBER BY “CABARET CIRQUE” than 50 shows are programmed every players contribute. It permits an 6. CHARLES DULLIN THEATRE season, as well as meetings, training increase in the number of spectators 7. STREET ENTERTAINMENT, COMPAGNIE TRANSE EXPRESS courses and workshops, etc. in a generous, engaged and noble “Many associations are also able manner. For me, culture is proof of a to use the two venues – the Espace democratic, tolerant and open society 1 2 3 5 6 7 Malraux and the Charles Dullin theatre and I sincerely believe that it is a 4 – something which contributes to vector of peace” he concludes. ●
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● Sport offers an outstanding range of disciplines, with centre stage being given to the training MÉTROPOLE & CO POUR CHAMBÉRY PATRIARCHE of young people (handball, rugby, swimming, cycling, gymnastics, air sports, etc.) ● Overall, this public amenities policy is designed to favour equal opportunities and social cohesion ● Les Halles shopping outlet, which will open its doors at the end of 2009, will give the town centre, its commercial activities and its events a new lease of life ● Le Phare, a multi-functional complex, will offer a change of scale for events, with sports meetings, shows and concerts of an international dimension and a new facility for playing host to trade fairs, congresses and business conventions ● The extension of the “Manège” Conference Centre and the reinforcement of the SavoiExpo event will also improve the town’s attractiveness for business and congress tourism ● Distinctions : The fi rst town in France for public reading (2001); the Echarpe d’Or (1992) and Special Prize (2005) for road safety; First “Ville Phare” national prize for its lighting plan (1995).
Les Halles Chambery: another approach to business tourism A new business dynamic… The Manège, SavoiExpo, and, soon, the Phare: congresses, trade fairs, symposiums, shows for the town centre and exhibitions “The restructuring of Les Halles With its huge glass roof beneath Florence Fournier, its Director. On the (covered market) is the result of which stand four superb palm trees, strength of its 8,000 m² of exhibition G.GAROFOLIN, MAIRIE DE CHAMBÉRY G.GAROFOLIN, MAIRIE DE CHAMBÉRY a long process of preparation and the Manège takes pride of place in the space, SavoiExpo, at the entrance to consultation with the local population, Curial district, two steps from the town the town, plays host to large capacity economic organisations and the centre’s pedestrian precinct. Of the events: congresses for up to 2,000 town centre’s traders” explains Louis former cavalry manège, redesigned participants, large-scale trade fairs Besson, the Mayor of Chambery. by Jean-Jacques Morrisseau, this and exhibitions. Treated as an innovative commercial congress centre has preserved the “The Foire de Savoie and Saveurs & outlet with entrances to shops directly magnifi cent timber work which is Terroirs and Habitat & Jardin Fairs from the existing streets and squares. visible from the large reception room are of regional renown”, explains Les Halles project is a major challenge on the fi rst fl oor. On the ground its Director, Robert Guiguet. But, for the town and its surrounding area. fl oor, an attractive amphitheatre “we also play host to national and Emblematic of Chambery town centre in with a capacity of 400 seats, plays international events, such as “Grand more than one respect, representative host to congresses, seminars and Ski”, which attracts more than 400 of the architecture of the 1930s and symposiums. It also has several tours operators from all over the recognised as being one of the town’s meeting rooms. “This magnifi cent world. With the Phare project, the main centres of exchange, the site of facility attracts congress-goers with site’s exhibition space will be doubled Les Halles well deserves a new lease of its architecture, its functionality and and will increase its potential by the life worthy of the needs of a town in full its town centre location” explains same amount” he adds. ● growth. The Virgil project plans for the
site’s restructuring, whilst preserving VIRGIL the main part of its structure, with The Phare the restoration of the building and an A large stage for sport, culture and the economy extension at the rear which will bring The Phare will be “a veritable magic cater for the many supporters of the surface area of the future centre lantern which will be a signal for Chambery SavoieHandball. “It is a to 10,000m2. The complex, which it is this festivities venue”, according facility on the same scale as the club, st hoped will be completed by the end to Patriarche & Co, the architects which competes in the 1 division CHAMBERY HAS ALL of 2008, will include a medium-sized commissioned for the project. At and in the European Cup” explains THE EXPERTISE food market and new leading brand the end of 2008, Greater Chambery the club’s President, Alain Poncet, REQUIRED TO CATER names on the cultural and personal will have a large and completely “it will help to develop sponsorship”. FOR THE LARGEST EVENTS goods market. It will also house shops, modular amenity, adapted to meet Furthermore, with its 12,000 m², IN A SETTING WHICH a multiplex cinema, a restaurant, and three needs: economic, sporting and the Phare will double the space for FAVOURS THE MULTIPLE – still – the famous covered market, cultural. There will be something the Exhibition Park, which will allow ACTIVITIES OFFERED BY HIGH QUALITY TOURISM. the preservation of which was included for everyone: large-scale economy Chambery and Savoie to increase its in the specifi cations laid out by the driven events – trade fairs, business tourism activity. This daring municipality. “The town will maintain congresses, shows and exhibitions amenity, designed to meet the needs control of the covered market area – national and international sports of a town in full growth, will contribute in order to continue to be the sole events and concerts by famous artists to strengthening the image of the contact for the market stall holders and who, at present, are unable to perform territory and will extend well beyond traders”, explains Bernadette Laclais, in the town. Offering 6,000 seats in Savoie. ● Deputy Mayor. ● theatre layout, the facility will also
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JACKSON RICHARDSON Team member of Chambery Savoie PHOTO EPS PHOTO Handball Give back what we have received Voted the best player in the world in 1995, Jackson Richardson joined Chambery Savoie Handball in 2005. Over the past ten years, the main club in Savoie has progressed through the 1st division of the French Championship and has earned itself a prize list which commands respect. “For me, Chambery should have been a three year contract, in order to allow me to complete my career, explains Jackson 1. THE PHARE PROJECT Richardson. But, I like giving back 2. MONTANEA SYMPOSIUM AT LE MANÈGE CONGRESS CENTRE what I have received; therefore, I 3. RECEPTION ROOM AT THE MANÈGE CONGRESS am going to continue to represent CENTRE 4. THE LES HALLES PROJECT the club. Also, here, I have found 5. AIX-LES-BAINS GOLF CLUB somewhere to live where I have the 6. BALNEOTHERAPY feeling of being at home”, continues 7. THE BUISSON ROND EQUESTRIAN CENTRE 8. SAVOYARD CENTRE FOR ALPINE GLIDING the famous sportsman who has already 3RD CENTRE IN FRANCE, 1ST FOR UNDER 25’S played for Grosswahlstadt (Germany) 8. DOG SLEDS and Pamplona (Spain). “I live a few
1 5 kilometres from the town centre and I can be there in fi ve minutes for a 6 coffee, a walk or to enjoy the historic, 7 pedestrianised centre.” His favourite 2 3 8 place is Aiguebelette Lake, where 9 “during the summer months he often enjoys a swim after training”. When 4 the powder snow has fallen, it is always a pleasure for him, his wife and their two children, aged 9 and 5, who are delighted to be able to grow up here. ●
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A NEW FORM OF URBAN LIVING A HUMAN-SIZED TOWN, BALANCED AND ACCESSIBLE TO ALL, WITH A HOUSING POLICY WHICH REFUSES TO CONDEMN THOSE WITH MINIMUM RESOURCES TO ITS OUTER REACHES, AND WHERE EVERYTHING IS WITHIN EASY REACH. IN SHORT, URBAN COHESION AND REAL QUALITY OF LIFE.
● A town with 60,000 inhabitants, and, when including its suburbs, with 125,000 inhabitants ● Everything is within easy reach: services, leisure activities, shops, the University, nature, culture, areas of town strengthened by a policy in favour of the districts ● A real social mix, the result of policies in favour of housing, the districts, solidarity, associative dynamism (the place for solidarity and the distribution of responsibilities), and the quality of social relationships ● The town still has the means to control its development ● These are the 5reasons behind the feeling of social cohesion in a balanced town which offers real quality of life ● Distinctions: Acknowledged as being in a class of it own for the programme “Une ville pour tous” – A town for all (1994), Gold Cup for Integration (1997). G. GAROFOLIN, MAIRIE DE CHAMBÉRY L. MADELON G. GAROFOLIN, MAIRIE DE CHAMBÉRY L. MADELON © GILLES GAROFOLIN, MAIRIE DE CHAMBÉRY
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I SUGGEST STOPPING FOR A WHILE IN CHAMBERY. I SHOULD SAY THAT I FEEL LIKE SETTLING IN THIS REGION FOR A WHILE: I DO NOT KNOW WHY, IT ENCHANTS ME LAMARTINE, LETTRE À VIRIEU, 1811
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FROM TRADITION Delicious specialities Pasta The tradition of fl our making is fi rmly- TO AUDACITY rooted in Chambery. A semolina miller and pasta maker since 1844, Alpina Savoie revisits forgotten recipes and © B. FOLLIET offers, among other things, a range of Wine products which comes from the local Spread out between the lakes and the region : Crozets, Taillerins, etc. mountains, the vineyards of Savoie cover approximately 2,000 hectares of rigorously Polenta defi ned land, lying on the stony scree of Originally from northern Italy, polenta the hillsides which are well exposed to the was eaten at village feasts in Savoie. sun. The entire vineyard includes four Origin Freshwater fi sh from the lakes Certifi ed Areas (AOC Vins de Savoie, Roussette Char, considered to be the best de Savoie, Crépy and Seyssel), twenty-two freshwater fi sh, common whitefi sh, vintages and about twenty varieties of grape, perch, etc, are all caught in Bourget including those for the famous whites, Lake. Fishing is the work of about ten Jacquère and Altesse, and those for the reds, professionals who use artisanal-style Mondeuse, an emblem of the Savoie region. nets. ● The wines of Savoie are perfectly suited to seafood and freshwater fi sh for the whites, cheese, white meats and game for the reds.
Aperitifs, liqueurs and cordials The tradition of aperitifs, liqueurs and cordials is very present in the gastronomy of Chambery. Two major hundred-year old establishments: Dolin founded in 1821, and Routin in 1883 (today the leading cordial exporter in the world), continue this tradition. The best known specialities are “Genepi”, “Vermouth de Chambery”, created in 1821, and “Chambéryzette”. ● DR J.-C. BUGGEAI KATTY LACROIX Winemaker, Château La Gentilhommière 73190-Saint-Jeoire-Prieuré SAVOY WAS THE MOST DAZZLING COURT IN A taste for a challenge EUROPE IN THE 15TH When we decided to create our own estate twenty-three years ago, it was necessary to have CENTURY. TRACES “a taste for a challenge”. This is one of the main characteristics of Katty Lacroix. Originating
OF THE CULINARY G. GAROFOLIN, MAIRIE DE CHAMBÉRY from a winemaking tradition - her parents Anny and Dominique Allion are the owners of the WEALTH OF THIS Gentilhommière – this young woman knew how to prepare herself properly before taking the decision to set up on her own: PERIOD CAN STILL BE studies at the winemaking high school in Beaune and a higher education business course at IPAC in Chambery. The Jâcquere FOUND TODAY… and Mondeuse grape varieties, which she chose with care, are representative of Savoie. Today, at the age of twenty-seven, MONIQUE LANSARD, this young winemaker leaves nothing to chance. Her produce has received an AOC. She uses the very latest technologies SPECIALIST IN THE HISTORY and the services of an oenology laboratory, because she “likes to know, down to very last detail, which stage each of her OF THE CUISINE OF SAVOIE. vats is at”. “Consumers are increasingly connoisseurs” she says “therefore, it is important to focus on quality”. ●
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Cheeses Savoie and Haute-Savoie are both Departments in which the reputation for cheese making is already well Fruit Sweets established (Reblochon de Savoie JEAN-MICHEL BOUVIER Sixteen varieties of apple and six Chocolate truffl es is one of the oldest origin-certifi ed Restaurant l’Essentiel varieties of pear are grown at the Invented in 1895 by a confectioner (AOC) cheeses in France and the 4th Portrait of a chef foot of the Alps. More than 60 fruit from Chambery. Monsieur Dufour in terms of annual tonnage). There “To create astonishment with an tree farmers produce 20,000 tons had the clever idea of mixing black are fi ve different origin-certifi ed alchemist’s combination of fl avours…” of fruit per year from 600 hectares chocolate with fresh cream and a cheeses (AOC): Beaufort, Abondance, is the challenge set by Jean-Michel of orchards. In 1996, this superior small amount of vanilla, which he Reblochon, Tome des Bauges and Bouvier. And, this Master Chef of France, quality fruit was the fi rst in France to made into small balls coated in cocoa. Chevrotin and two which have a with a score of 15/20 in the Gault & receive a PDO. It is grown according The Chambery truffl e was born. Protected Designation of Origin (PDO): Millau 2007 and the proud owner of to environmentally-friendly farming Gateau de Savoie Tomme and Emmental de Savoie. one Michelin macaroon, is a match for methods and is not treated after This light dessert was created at They have all been created in line with this ambition. It is said to be “inventive harvesting. ● the court of the Maison de Savoy in techniques which have been passed the 14th century. It is made with egg and rural”, “carnal and sensual”. And it’s true! The creator develops his down from generation to generation. ● whites, sugar and fl our. Rioutes culinary compositions based on the A sweet-savoury cake ideal for gourmet traditions of Savoie. Every month, his menu is built around the MARQUE SAVOIE MARQUE SAVOIE aperitifs. Formerly available in bars and consumed after having been themes of mountain paths, country dipped in white wine. roads or maritime routes. L’Essentiel Saint Genix is recognised as being one of “THE” Created during the 19th century at gourmet restaurants of Chambery. ● Saint-Genix-sur-Guiers, it arrived in Chambery under the name the When Chefs join “Gateau Praliné des Ducs de Savoie” together… and is cleverly folded in white and red G.I.E. paper, the colours of the Duchy. ●
G.GAROFOLIN, MAIRIE DE CHAMBÉRY “Savoie, Vin et Gastronomie” came into being in 2004 from a wonderful friendship between the Auberge Lamartine, the Bateau Ivre, the Essentiel, the Grange à Sel, the Mont Carmel and the Cave des Halles. All originating from Savoie, these Chefs’ ambition was “to export their Cured meats The market of Les Halles passion and their know-how beyond Based on ancestral traditions, For many years, generations of Savoie the borders of Savoie and to promote the dried salted meat of Savoie is residents have met in the centre of its wonderful produce”. This Economic made using artisanal methods with Chambery on Saturday mornings for Interest Group conducts promotional and carefully selected and certifi ed pork. a large and colourful market, fi lled communication initiatives based on the It is possible to fi nd mainly: Cured with the aromas and fl avours of the gastronomy of Savoie and its produce Ham which has been cured for 9 to countryside. ● in France and abroad. It takes part in 12 months, and Dried Sausage available symposiums, trains new young talents in several fl avours for the pleasure of and organises gastronomic breaks, all food lovers: natural, smoked, with which are very popular with Japanese hazelnuts, with bilberries, with Beaufort and American visitors, offering cooking cheese, etc. ● lessons combined with visits to the
ALPINA SAVOIE region’s wineries. ●
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A STRONG IDENTITY THE DESIRE TO WORK FOR THE FUTURE TWO TRAITS OF CHARACTER SHARED BY MOUNTAIN REGIONS ARE DISCRETION AND RIGOUR WHICH INSPIRES TRUST AND TO WHICH CAN BE ADDED THE ABILITY TO SEIZE OPPORTUNITIES.
● This rigour is a guarantee of quality. It inspires and demands durability, stability, security and, even, tenacity ● The ability of Chambery’s and Savoie’s residents to seize opportunities and innovate can be seen in many fi elds: town planning and architecture (the ancient and contemporary6 heritage of Chambery), energy (formerly hydroelectric power from the mountains, today, solar power), industry (in olden times, major industries, today Technolac, built on the site of a former airbase), nature (the Vanoise was the fi rst National Park ever created and Chambery is where its head offi ce is based) …
A crossroads open to Europe It is an interesting history. At the location on the alpine corridor between DROITS RÉSERVÉS OPINEL beginning, there was only a large Geneva, Annecy and Grenoble and is hangar which served as a depot. situated between Lyons and Turin, two THE RESIDENTS OF Today, it is the French head offi ce for major cities which will soon be linked an American multinational! Hasbro by TGV on a major European route. SAVOIE HAVE A SENSE OF France, one of the leaders in the toys “Chambery also has other assets”, ANTOINE ROSSIGNOL THEIR COMMON INTEREST and games market, is based in the continues Henry Duchemin: the town Director of Opinel AND THEY ARE CAPABLE Chambery basin at Savoie Technolac is not as expensive as its neighbours, The Epic Savoyard tale of the One and Only OF WORKING TOGETHER (Bourget-du-Lac). “Our company its territory is well designed – it is Opinel… WHEN NECESSARY. chose to establish itself here rather possible to cross the town in just a few 1890-2007… One hundred and twenty HENRY DUCHEMIN than in Paris for several reason” minutes – and it is very well equipped. years of history for this knife which, DIRECTOR OF THE SAVOIE ECONOMIC AGENCY explains Philip Waterhouse, the CEO: It still has room to welcome new people recently, has made its entry into New “the environment and the quality of and the town’s human size means that York’s Museum of Modern Art, the Victoria life which are attractive for executives access to decision-makers is easier for and Albert Museum in London, and the and employees; the lower cost of newcomers. Also, companies do not pages of the Larousse encyclopaedia, offi ce premises; and the fast journey encounter any recruitment problems and which also has its own museum. It is time to Paris thanks to the TGV high thanks to Savoie’s attractiveness “an extraordinary epic tale” started by speed rail link which means that it is and the good standard of the various Joseph Opinel, who toiled in his workshop possible to make a return trip in one levels of higher education, including to turn the handles for these famous day. For access to Europe and the an international University, an IUT knives, the robustness and perennially rest of the world, there are two large (university technological institute), fashionable design of which was, over airports within easy reach, Lyons- a business school and an engineer’s the years, to become an uncontested FRANCE HASBRO Saint-Exupéry and Geneva-Cointrin. school which is part of the Polytech item of our heritage. But “although All these facilities can even allow us network. “Above all, the residents of simplicity, honesty and tradition are the to organise international meetings Savoie have a sense of their common fundamental values of the Opinel brand, here in Savoie, because our colleagues interest”, concludes Henry Duchemin, it is also turned towards the future and is enjoy coming to France.” Purple Labs “and they are capable of working committed to environmental protection made the same choice. This British together when necessary, as was seen and sustainable development” explains mobile telephone systems company with the Lyons-Turin rail link which will Antoine Rossignol, the company’s was having diffi culty choosing open Chambery and Savoie to the rest director since 2001. “We are very between Rennes, Sophia Antipolis of Europe”. Confi rming this economic attached to Chambery and to Savoie and Grenoble, but, it was Savoie dynamism, a major survey conducted owing to our history, but also owing Technolac that it fi nally chose for its by the magazine “L’Entreprise” to the economic, cultural and sporting base. “Seen from London, Chambery is (October 2006) on the theme “Where dynamism of this Department. Opinel close to Grenoble”, Henry Duchemin, is it good to set up a business?” and Savoie are inseparable and we are a the Director of the Savoie Economic classifi ed Chambery in 8th position vector of its image throughout the entire Agency, explains with a smile. The among other towns with a population of world”, explains Antoine Rossignol. ● capital of Savoie enjoys a central 100 to 200,000 inhabitants. ●
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HOW THEY SEE THE TOWN RENÉ CARRON President of Crédit Agricole SA - President of the Regional branch of Savoie Crédit Three key sectors, fi ve competitiveness clusters Agricole - Vice-President of the National “The strength of the local economy developed considerably, with the Federation of Crédit Agricole resides in its great diversity”, presence of some of the main names “As the historic and economic capital of explains Thierry Mailland, Head in the sector: Bourgey-Montreuil, Savoie, Chambery has the distinctive
of Relationships with companies Calberson, Gefco, Dentressangle, TFE, feature of having a very dense and varied PIXELIUM in Greater Chambery. “There is no DHL, TNT, etc. The proximity of the ski economic fabric. There are no prominent establishment or factory employing resorts and the construction of large- economic leaders, but, instead, a several thousand employees, scale facilities in the past thirty years multitude of economic sectors which 1. HEAD OFFICE OF HASBRO FRANCE 2. SAVOIE TECHNOLAC therefore, there is less danger of have contributed to the development blossom through a varied combination 3. SAINT-GOBAIN VETROTEX INTERNATIONAL, relocation and restructuring which, in of the building sector and the public of talents. However, its dimensions RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CENTRE 4. THE SITE OF SAVOIEXPO AND BISSY social terms, is often dramatic for a works sector. Three key sectors remain that of a human-sized town in INDUSTRIAL PARK territory”. are showing themselves to be very which each person, whether a student, Instead, there are many dynamic promising for the future: mountain- an entrepreneur, an employee, or a companies linked to large industrial based industries, solar power and member of an association, may develop groups (Schneider, Saint-Gobain ecodesign for the building sector and his or her life’s project. Chambery is part 2 Vetrotex, Camiva, SKF, Réal-Coppélia, consumer goods. Finally, there are of the history of each resident of Savoie. etc.), as well as family-based no fewer than fi ve competitiveness Being from Savoie means belonging companies (Alpina, Routin, Folliet, clusters in the Greater Chambery area: to a population which has known how etc.) all of which are leaders in Tenerrdis, for renewable energies, to make the most of its handicaps in their markets. There is also a very Plastipolis devoted to the plastics order to triumph, and which has always 3 rich fabric of SME-SMI. The town is industry and composite materials, met challenges and succeeded in the 1 4 not subject to the ups and downs of Sporaltec for the sport and leisure realisation of some magnifi cent events, mono-industry. industry, Techtera for technical fabrics such as the Winter Olympics. This means Furthermore, favoured by its and, fi nally, the Digital Leisure showing the determination, the desire privileged geographic location, the cluster. Many opportunities to be and the wish to build a future which logistics and transport sector has seized... ● continues to be one of hope.” ●
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LEARN, TRANSMIT AND CREATE THE UNIVERSITY OF SAVOIE, RESEARCH AND TECHNOLAC
● A young, welcoming and open image with 12,500 graduate students, including 1,500 foreign students and 97 countries represented ● An asset for the future on the basis of identifi able lines of development (tourism, mountains, sustainable development) and partnerships with other Universities and economic players, etc. ● Chambery is also home to an IUFM (teacher training school) and an IFSI (nurse’s training school) ●7 Technolac also includes: An engineer’s school, a business school and a branch of ENSAM (school specialising in mechanical and industrial engineering) ● Innovative companies and research laboratories working in some major fi elds (tourism, environment, mountain development, composite materials) and two centres of excellence: solar power and ecodesign ● Traditional companies, in particular agri-businesses, have known how to combine modernity and innovation in order to develop (Alpina Savoie, Routin, Dolin, Folliet, Opinel).
The University of Savoie is a Within this context of openness, cooperation with Northern Italy (Turin multi-disciplinary establishment in which is combined competition and Val d’Aoste) and French-speaking
which offers its 12,000 students and cooperation, the University of Switzerland (Geneva and Lausanne), UNIVERSITÉ DE SAVOIE both general and professional Savoie is also very much involved in the University of Savoie promotes the training courses in line with a national and international approach network of its European partnerships the three European standards: to university education. It is also through multipartite agreements with Bachelor’s degree, Master’s fully associated in the development establishments in Central Europe, degree, Post-graduate degree. of the territory of Savoie, which is Scandinavia and the CIS (former The wealth of interactions which it outstanding in terms of its natural URSS). At present, it is developing maintains between research, higher environment, the quality of urban links with China and India and is education and the socioprofessional and cultural life and socioeconomic seeking to strengthen its research environment is the basis of its dynamism. partnerships with new European attractiveness. In effect, this is The University of Savoie is an oppor- countries and Latin American the result of the quality of its tunity. By seizing this opportunity, its countries. It is also developing a research laboratories, as well as the students are making the right choice. number of support activities with professorial team, the academic The already deep-rooted southern countries, in particular, the coherence and the professional French-speaking countries of the
international vocation of the UNIVERSITÉ DE SAVOIE relevance of its diplomas, the quality University of Savoie continues to Maghreb, Africa and Asia (especially of reception and pedagogical support grow. It counts among its numbers Vietnam), through economic for its students and its role in one of almost 11% of foreign students, 32% development and pedagogical the most dynamic economic fabrics of them in the framework of exchange engineering programmes funded by, in France. Often distinguished programmes. Every year, more than among others, the European Union. ● for its international relations, the 1,300 students, from 85 different University of Savoie takes advantage nationalities, come here to follow of its cross-border location Bachelor, Master or Post-graduate through its collaborations with the training courses. In terms of external Universities of Geneva, Lausanne and mobility, every term, 500 students
Turin, in addition to its partnerships from Savoie leave to continue their 13 with the Universities of Grenoble and studies in Europe and elsewhere in
Lyon. the world. Apart from cross-border 24 5 6
1. BOURGET DU LAC, INTERDISCIPLINARY SCIENTIFIC CENTRE ON THE MOUNTAINS 2. PRÉSIDENCE, RUE F. MARCOZ, CHAMBERY 3. AMPHITHEATRE 4. LABORATORY 5. SCIENTIFIC CAMPOUS OF BOURGET DU LAC 6. IUT (TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY INSTITUTE)
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JÉRÔME ROSSELET JEAN-MARIE ANDRÉ Former student Co-founder of Purple Labs Associate Manager of Profi ls études London delocalises…to Savoie développement A successful move to the Savoie After a successful entry into the G. GAROFOLIN, MAIRIE DE CHAMBÉRY Technolac site world of work, in 2005, he created In 2001, Purple Labs, a new “Profi ls études développement” generation mobile telephone – infrastructure engineering and design company, founded eight project management – of which years ago, decided to leave he is associate manager. Based in London to set up at Technolac. Chambery, the company offers its “We opted for the Chambery expertise to local authorities in the G. GAROFOLIN, MAIRIE DE CHAMBÉRY basin” explains Jean-Marie fi eld of environmental protection and, André, “because it offered us in particular, water treatment. access to a labour pool of young “In 1988, I joined the fi rst year of graduates from the Universities UNIVERSITÉ DE SAVOIE ESIGEC, an option on environmental of Savoie and Grenoble, for a engineering, pollution management sector of activity which requires and environmental recycling, which high level engineers. The region has now become Polytech’Savoie. is attractive and the transport At the time, environmental problems logistics are simple: two were not quite so much in the international airports and Paris headlines and, on a national level, 3 hours away by TGV”. there were no other equivalent With an average employee training courses available. I have very age of 30 years, Purple Labs good memories of my student days provides work for about one in Chambery and still have excellent hundred people. In February relations with the University of 2006, it launched G500i, based Savoie, with whom I have maintained on the Linux operating system, a close links. Apart from my role as European fi rst which has opened rd external contributor in the 3 year up many major prospects. engineering course, I regularly Today, Jean-Marie André does request very high level expertise in not regret his decision. “Staff the fi eld of the environment from turn over is very low and the its laboratories and I have recruited quality of life and work are in some of my staff members from the line with what we expected”. ● Mountain and Engineering sectors.” ● UNIVERSITÉ DE SAVOIE UNIVERSITÉ DE SAVOIE
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THE TOWN AND THE MOUNTAIN: A COMMON FUTURE THE TOWN’S ALPINE DIMENSION AND ITS LINKS WITH THE MOUNTAINS
● Geography has made the history of the town and will make its future. The Dukes of Savoy were the doorkeepers of the Alps, and, today, Chambery, the gateway to Italy, is turned towards the countries of the Balkans and the southern Danube ● Chambery is the gateway to three 8parks ● A resource centre for the mountains: Head offi ce of the Alpine Network for Protected Natural Areas - part of the secretariat of the Alpine Convention - and other professional organisations ● Many amenities: Eurêka Gallery and the Maison des Parcs, de la Montagne et du Grand Lac ● Events focusing on the Mountain: FIMM, symposiums, exhibitions ● University training courses, a Mountain Institute and activities related to the mountain and the environment • A sustainable development policy which takes account of mountain territories ● The Maison des Parcs, de la Montagne et du Grand Lac which, in town, offers an opportunity to discover Bourget Lake and the mountain territories, as well as their challenges for sustainable development. It reinforces the synergies which exist between all those involved in mountain-related issues which have all been brought together here ● Distinctions: “Chambery, Alpine town 2006”: the town’s commitment to the Alpine Convention (focal point for France for the International Year of the Mountains in 2002). A new balance between nature and urban life With three parks and the largest natural some of the largest ski resorts in the collaboration with the villages of the lake in France – Le Bourget – Chambery world… “These are living territories Bauges Massif, Chambery invested in
is surrounded by some outstanding which we must preserve and develop the creation of Margériaz, an alpine ESCALADE CHAMBÉRY COLLARD, P. alpine areas. These living territories are together, because it is the quality ski resort, and then in Savoie-Grand a key asset for the town which works of life of all – urban and mountain Revard, a superb plateau for cross- with them for their preservation and dwellers, residents and visitors country and downhill skiing. These development. Thus, city dwellers and – which is at stake” explains Michel are two realisations which contribute mountain dwellers work together to Gerodolle, the town councillor who has to the leisure activities available to build an art of living which represents a supported the creation of two regional city dwellers and which offer work to new balance between nature and urban nature parks. The region attracts a the mountain population. In 1995, life. This cross erected on the summit growing number of people because the town also gave its support to of the Nivolet (1,547 m) intrigues what is offered is attractive: a real the creation of two regional nature visitors. From this viewpoint, belonging town, a dynamic economy and natural parks, the Massif des Bauges and the to the residents of Chambery, it is surroundings within easy walking Chartreuse. It is also a partner in the TEAM WOLFPACK possible to admire the outstanding site distance. But there is a limit. Already, “Grand Lac” project and is the site for in which Chambery and its surrounding housing has largely occupied the the head offi ce of the Vanoise, the fi rst area nestles. To the north, Bourget foothills of the surrounding massifs ever National Park created in 1963. Lake, the largest natural lake in France, and the new rural residents arriving Finally, whenever the mountains take and beyond, the vineyards in the from the cities to seek a different the time to think about their future foreland of Savoie. To the west, the quality of life are setting up home during meetings and symposiums, Chartreuse regional nature park with in the very heart of the mountains. they often do so in Chambery, because large valleys and deep forests. Hidden ”We must prevent housing from much of their resources are to be found by the Epine chain of mountains, lies consuming too much space to the there. “Our common goal has been to the small emerald green expanse of detriment of mountain agriculture ensure that the town remains pleasant Aiguebelette Lake, dearly loved by and the development of tourism” and attractive and that the mountains campers, swimmers, fi shermen, and explains Edouard Mari, former are inhabited and preserved”, explains HUCHETTE P. rowing enthusiasts. To the south, the Director of the Massif des Bauges Louis Besson, the town’s Mayor. vineyards climb up the gentle slopes regional nature park. “The challenge “The mountains offer contemporary of the Combe de Savoie. To the east, is to build with these surrounding society assets, values and a culture. the Massif des Bauges regional nature territories, a sustainable future They do not ask for charity”, continues park, a genuine green “island” of for the town and the mountains”, the founder of the Mountain Act. alpine pastures and authentic villages. adds Henri Dupassieux, Delegate Perhaps it is here, at the “gateway to Away in the distance, the Grande Casse Councillor for Greater Chambery, in the Alps” that the town to which the (3,855 m), the highest peak in the charge of sustainable development men and women of the 21st century Vanoise National Park, lies alongside and Agenda 21. On request from and in aspire will be created… ●
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WE WALKED TO THE TOP OF THE HILL FROM WHERE THERE IS A MAGNIFICENT VIEW OF CHAMBERY, THE VALLEY, THE LAKE, THE CHAT, EPINE, NIVOLET AND MARGERIA MOUNTAINS. BEHIND, THE SNOW- PEAKED ALPS AND MONT GRANIER, … GEORGE SAND, CARNET DE VOYAGE, 1861
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1 1. MICHAEL FUSELIER, DIFFICULTY CLIMBING 2007 FRENCH CHAMPION, 13TH WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP 2006 2 2. ADRIEN COIRIER, 3RD IN THE 2006 WORLD CUP. VOLUNTARY SUPERVISOR OF THE WOLF PACK 3 TEAM, A CHAMBERY FREERIDER HANDI/ VALID ASSOCIATION WORKING TO SUPPORT PHYSIOTHERAPY FOR VICTIMS OF HEAD INJURIES 3. PASTURELAND AT THE GATEWAY TO CHAMBERY 4. MY FIRST 3,000
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THE PARADISE ON EARTH OF THE CHAMBERY VALLEY STAYS IN MY MIND AS A DREAM AND, OF COURSE, I WILL RETURN THERE TO SEE WHAT IS BEHIND ALL THESE MOUNTAINS FOR WHICH THE CLOUDS FOUGHT WITH ME SO MUCH. GEORGE SAND, LETTER TO MADAME BULOZ, 12 JUNE 1861
CCHAMBERY_26-06-07_GB.inddHAMBERY_26-06-07_GB.indd 3030 221/08/071/08/07 11:35:4711:35:47 31 J. DUFRESNE G. GAROFOLIN, MAIRIE DE CHAMBÉRY A mountain of meetings Chambery plays host to many events along with others (the Institute Montagne, the Syndicat National on mountain-related issues - of the Mountain, the University of des Accompagnateurs en Montagne, exhibitions, conferences, symposiums Savoie, etc.) represents a precious the Association Nationale des – in particular those organised by the centre for action and planning for Médecins de Secours en Montagne, Montanea association. In addition to the future of the mountains”. The the international head offi ce of this, there is also the International town is home to the services of the Mountain Wilderness, the Alpine Festival of Mountain Careers Compagnie des Alpes, which manages Network of Protected Areas, Nordique (FIMM) – a genuine crossroads some of the largest ski resorts France (organisation which promotes for professionals, Grand Ski – an – La Plagne, Tignes, Les Arcs, Les cross-country skiing activities), the international event between Tour Menuires, etc. – and of France Neige European Observatory of Mountain Operators and ski resorts, and the International, the organisation which Forests, the Union Régionale Entretiens de la Montagne – organised promotes industries and equipment des Associations des Communes through the Ministry of Tourism (the manufacturers working in this sector Forestières de Rhône-Alpes (Rhône- DEATM) established in the town. “In and which combines all the major Alpes Regional Union of Associations the space of a few years, Chambery players from the ski resorts, including of Forestry Communes), the has affi rmed its reputation as a ‘town Pomagalski, Kässborher, Rossignol, Association du Festival des Métiers de at the service of the mountains’” etc. It is also the head offi ce for about Montagne, the Association Montanea, explains Monique Marchal, the fi fteen institutional organisations, the Association Nationale des Pisteurs General Manger of Chambery syndicates and associations (the Secouristes, the Fédération Nationale Promotion, and the Head of Montanea European Association of Elected des Maîtres-chiens d’Avalanches, and the FIMM. “The presence here Representatives from Mountain the Syndicat National des Guides de of its many different contributors Areas, the European Mountain Forum, Montagne, a branch of the Permanent provides as many resources which, the Association des Médecins de Secretariat of the Alpine Convention. ●
The “Maison des Parcs, JEAN-JACQUES FRESKO de la Montagne et du Editor of Terre Sauvage F. FIMA, PARC NATIONAL DE LA VANOISE NATIONAL FIMA, PARC F. Another vision of nature Grand Lac” and the
DROITS RÉSERVÉS TERRE SAUVAGE Nature writes many stories. Terre Sauvage recounts them Eurêka Gallery: not to be and sheds light on them. Created in 1986, this monthly missed! magazine speaks about the relationship between man and nature - nature to marvel at, understand and In the centre of town, the Maison des protect. “By showing it in all its beauty, the message of the need to protect Parcs, de la Montagne et du Grand Lac it speaks for itself” explains Jean-Jacques Fresko, the magazine’s editor. The is home to a multimedia space which pictures want “to provide an accompaniment to intelligent discovery. Nature is provides a showcase for the Bauges, not a show, it is also the place where we come from” he adds. In 2003, the nature Chartreuse and Vanoise parks and press leader decided to set up its base close to where its main protagonists were Bourget Lake. An educational and to be found. “The idea of publishing a nature magazine in the 8th district of Paris tourism tool, it offers young people had reached its limits” explains Jean-Jacques Fresko, “Bayard Presse was already and adults the opportunity to discover established at the Technolac site, so the choice seemed inevitable”. Three years the natural and built heritage and the later, this former Parisian still claims to be “surprised by the increase in the team’s cultural and human riches of these productivity. Here, the link is closer, more real, more relevant and quality of life is territories and the initiatives which are on the agenda.” ● undertaken to preserve and develop
them. Visitors may evaluate their 3 7 eco-citizenship through games and quizzes. The Eurêka Gallery offers the 1 same public a more scientifi c approach 1. SKIING DOWN THE VALLON DE PLAISANCE to the mountains, with permanent and 4 2. YOUNG MARMOT 2 5 6 3. INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF MOUNTAIN temporary exhibitions. It is a centre CAREERS 2006 for scientifi c, technical and industrial 4. ENTREMONT LE VIEUX 5. SKI HIKING culture recognised on a national level. ● 6. ORANGE LILY 7. MAISON DES PARCS, DE LA MONTAGNE ET DU GRAND LAC
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CHAMBERY, CAPITAL OF SOLAR POWER THE TOWN IS COMMITTED TO A POLICY OF SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT WHICH TAKES ACCOUNT OF ITS MOUNTAIN ENVIRONMENT IN ORDER TO CONTROL ITS GROWTH AND PERPETUATE THE ATTRACTIVENESS OF ITS TERRITORY.
● The Agenda 21 programmes for the town and the greater urban area are proof of a real commitment to several key issues with regard to three aspects of sustainable development: social, economic, environmental ● Renewable energies: Solar power, The wood sector - Energy management, A resource centre/research centre on ecodesign ● Waste management ● The management of space ● The preservation and development of 9mountain territories with several initiatives ● The fi eld of transport and road safety ● Housing ● The rejection of exclusion ● Distinctions: Echarpe Verte (1993); prize-winner of the “Rhone-Alpes Energies Today” competition (1995); Vélo d’Or (1998); Echarpe d’Or for Road Safety (1992) and the Special Prize (2005). Renewable energies products in order to prevent the problem The Maison des Energies ■ Solar power: Chambery is already of waste and to encourage recyclability. Open to all types of public, the Maison recognised as being the “capital of The preservation and development of des Energies at Bissy is a showcase solar power” among towns with more mountain territories for renewable energies. This building, than 50,000 inhabitants (photovoltaic
With several initiatives: © GILLES GAROFOLIN, MAIRIE DE CHAMBÉRY built according to the requirements of power station, the Maison des Energies, ■ Creation of the Maison des Parcs et de High Environmental Quality, is heated competitiveness cluster, the National la Montagne 100% by solar power and wood fuel and Institute of Solar Energy, etc.). The Solar ■ The site for the head offi ce of the cooled with water taken from the water Plan introduced contributes, by means Alpine Network of Natural Protected table. The electricity comes partly from of fi nancial incentives, to the fi tting Areas solar photovoltaics. It is also thanks out of households in order to create a ■ Involvement in the “Grand Lac” Project to the integration of the building genuine dynamic. (Bourget) into its environment, its design, its ■ The wood sector through several public ■ Initiatives by the Sustainable exposure, the interior and exterior amenities. Development Mission: wood sector, spaces and the use of healthy and ■ Energy management. promotion of products (organisation of recyclable materials, that the building ■ A resource centre/research centre on sales, supplies for the town), cultural offers optimum thermal, acoustic and ecodesign (ENSAM) at Technolac: from and school exchange projects, meeting visual comfort. A must for visitors! ● the design stage, the taking into account point for the Grandes Randonnées of lower energy consumption for network, town planning to meet urban buildings and the reprocessing of pressures. ●
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The “Grand Lac” “Freshwater is a resource worth its shores of the lake, with the launch of weight in gold”, explains Michel works to extend , as far as Aix-les Bains Dantin, the President of the Comité the “green corridor”, which already de Bassin Versant du Lac du Bourget exists from Chambery, in order to PRIX CONCOURS PHOTO 97 ORGANISÉ PAR CHAMBÉRY CHAMBÉRY 97 ORGANISÉ PAR PRIX CONCOURS PHOTO ER …SOMETIMES A (Bourget Lake Water Catchment Basin link the town to Bourget Lake. In this FOREST OF YOUNG Committee). Its quality dictates the way, the lake will fi nd itself part of a F. SERPOLLET, 1 SERPOLLET, F. FIR TREES ON preservation of many species – Eurasian network of 75 waymarked itineraries THE VERY LAST coot, European pond terrapin, etc. - and (map available from tourist offi ces). GREEN HILLTOPS OF outstanding natural environments The superb viewpoints, ports and THE MONT DU CHAT, – reed beds, marshes and deep water beaches – such as Les Mottets, a site FROM WHERE ONE – which fi nd their home in the largest for relaxing and enjoying the shores of DOMINATES THE TRULY natural lake in France. Therefore, the the lake – have also been the object of IDEAL VALLEY OF “water” section is one of the “Grand reconversion initiatives. CHAMBERY WITH ITS Lac” project’s most important sections, The “Grand Lac” programme plans for LAKE ON THE LEFT- aiming to reconcile the preservation many other developments between of the lake’s territory and economic now and 2015, such as the promotion CLIPSOL/ BESTENTI/ BOISSIERE CLIPSOL/ BESTENTI/ HAND SIDE… development for job creation. Another of the cultural heritage and initiatives THE SUN SILENTLY priority is environmentally-friendly in the fi eld of the economy, the MAKES ITS WAY ACROSS transport and the redesign of the development of eco-industries. ● THE EXPANSE OF LAPIS BLUE SKY BETWEEN HOW THEY SEE THE TOWN THE MONT DU CHAT 1. SOLAR POWER STATON PERRINE PELEN 2. EXHIBITION HALL AT THE MAISON DES ÉNERGIES AND THE FIRST ALPS Downhill ski world champion and medal winner at the Sarajevo Olympic Games, 3. 55 KM OF CYCLE PATHS WITHIN CHAMBERY AND OF NIVOLET Head of marketing for Savoie Mont-Blanc Tourisme 10 KM OF GREENWAYS FOR JOGGERS, ROLLERBLADERS, PRAMS, ETC. LAMARTINE, “I have worked in Chambery for 14 years. Turin, the University, the Festival of the 4. ROLLERBLADING IN THE CURIAL DISTRICT LES CONFIDENCES It is an extremely dynamic town which Mountain, etc. Chambery is home to 5. SOLAR PANELS INTEGRATED INTO THE ROOF SYSTEM FOR PRODUCING HOT WATER AND SOLAR HEATING is always changing. It has known how to the mountain’s main players, therefore IN MYANS 73800 respect and promote its heritage whilst it is fully entitled to position itself as 6. SWIMMING IN BOURGET LAKE also providing itself with new amenities, the capital of the Alps. As inhabitants as can be seen by the forthcoming of Savoie, we are lucky to be able to realisation, Le Phare. It maintains a develop in such an outstanding and strong identity which is linked to its envied setting, between the lakes and 13 6 history but is also resolutely turned the mountains. We must ensure its towards the future. It is also a young preservation, think of our grandchildren 4 and open town with infl uence abroad and actively participate in sustainable 2 5 in particular through its exchanges with development through all our actions.” ●
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RAIL FOR THE 21ST CENTURY THE LYONS-TURIN RAIL LINK: CHAMBERY AT THE CENTRE OF A KEY LINK BETWEEN THE ALPINE CORRIDOR AND A MAJOR EUROPEAN ROUTE
● IIt will constitute an alternative to the road – travellers and freight – in order to develop sustainable transport and protect the Alps ● With this project, Chambery seizes the opportunity to strengthen its strategic position as the Gateway to the Alps and its economic and tourism attractiveness in Rhone-Alpes, France and Europe: the removal of the border effect, and a new centrality ● The Lyons-Turin rail link will facilitate new relationships and partnerships, in particular with the alpine corridor and the alpine arc. For 10the town, it will strengthen its position with an international station in the heart of the town and will allow the emergence of the La Cassine business centre. SNCF
The Lyons-Turin: an opportunity to be seized Transport and road safety It is a vast project on a European scale. 2 million heavy-goods vehicles a year it Chambery will be able to occupy a In Chambery, it will give rise to a new between Lyons and Turin! The result strategic situation, at the crossroads 453 Evolution in the number of accidents in Chambery international railway station and will will be less pollution and greenhouse of the alpine corridor (Geneva Number of accidents lead to the design of an entire district gas, less noise and greater road – Grenoble) and the major rail route – La Cassine – at the entrance to the safety. This Lyons-Turin rail network linking Southern and Western Europe town. The Lyons-Turin link, which will also offer the opportunity to to Eastern Europe. “The sector of La 32 is likely to be called the Barcelona- provide a high speed link between the Cassine will be the site of a business Lyons-Turin-Budapest line, is one major European capitals. Therefore, district”, explains Geneviève Rolhion, 1979 1985 1990 1995 2000 2006 of these “new rail routes” which, Paris will be just 4 hours from Milan… Greater Chambery’s Director of The policy of town planning and by 2020, are going to transform the and Chambery only 2¼ hours from Economic Development, “providing sharing of the urban area between crossing of the Alps and Europe. the capital, 30 minutes from Lyons the town with an offering to match pedestrians, bicycles (cycle routes) This line will, at last, permit the and 1¼ hours from Turin! The high its function as a metropolitan area and cars which the town has been signifi cant development of rail-road speed rail link, which, today, stops with an urban railway station in the committed to for the past thirty piggybacking and transfer, on a at Lyon-Saint-Exupéry, should reach town centre.” For tourism, too, this years, is bearing fruit with a ten-fold massive scale, the transport of road the capital of Savoie around 2015. It TGV link to Italy, Spain and Paris is a reduction in the number of road freight to rail - the equivalent of is an opportunity to be seized: with tremendous opportunity. ● accidents on the town’s territory. Chambery as seen by the press CHAMBERY: BIRTH RATE, ECONOMIC RODANO ALPI DYNAMISM, SETTING… Chambéry, un gioiello ai piedi delle alpi The reasons behind a boom Chambery, a jewel at the foot of the Alps 12-page special report devoted to the town. 6-page special report devoted to the Le Point, 1 March 2007. town. WHERE IN FRANCE IS LIFE BEST? Condé Nast Traveller, March 2007. Chambery listed 10th out of 100. Le Point, 27 January 2005.
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Honoured in more than one respect Tourist information The Major annual events as a ”French focal point” for the Discovery weekends in Chambery. JANUARY ■ International Year of the Mountains Thematic breaks to discover Chambery New Year concert FEBRUARY organised by the UN in 2002. at very interesting prices! ■ Carnival Weekends (3 days, 2 nights) with ■ Les nuits de la roulotte (gypsy music festival) a gourmet dinner, guided tour of MARCH Chambery , elected “Alpine Town of ■ Mars en chanson (lyrical music festival) Chambery and entry to a museum ■ Quinzaine du cinéma espagnol (Spanish cinema 2006”. This reward, conferred by an (depending on the break): fortnight) international jury rewards Chambery A choice of: ■ Tour du Monde au Manège – Foreign students development policy in compliance G. GAROFOLIN, MAIRIE DE CHAMBÉRY present their own countries at the Manège ■ Romantic Weekend at a Château with the Alpine Convention First town in France for public reading, APRIL hotel ■ Salon Habitat & Jardin (homes & gardens show), (international treaty). awarded by Livre-Hebdo in 2001. Exhibition Park ■ Weekend of Charm and Gastronomy, ■ Grand sale, last Sunday of the month “Bougez Autrement” Trophy 2006. Gold Trophy for integration of the ■ Weekend of Relaxation at a charming MAY The most prestigious prize for the disabled, in 1997. Chambery, a pilot guesthouse, ■ Festival du Premier Roman (book festival) ■ La nuit des musées (museum open-evening) operation “Bougez autrement”. town in this field. ■ Discovery Weekend in Chambery, JUNE Awarded to Greater Chambery by the ■ Weekend of Relaxation and “Ville phare, lumières dans la ville” ■ Medieval Festival Ministry for Ecology and Sustainable Wellbeing. ■ Festival Cirq’ule (circus festival) awarded in 1995 by the National ■ Fête de la musique (national music festival) Development for the best sustainable ■ Weekend of pleasure and relaxation. Academy of Street Art as a tribute ■ Lafi Bala , a celebration of Burkina Faso (biennal) policy for transport alternatives to car to the originality and quality of the ■ Estivales du Château, free shows from June to transport. Reservations: Tel: +33 (0)4 79 33 81 63 the end of August (initiative by the Departmental lighting plan developed in Chambery. [email protected] Council) JULY & AUGUST Prizewinner in the competition “Une ■ Chambery Pass Cité d’été: 2 free open-air shows a week offered by Ville pour tous”. Prize awarded by the Municipality of Chambery Visit Chambery at an interesting price! ■ International Folklore Festival, start of July the Abbot Pierre Foundation in 1994 Take advantage of the many free ■ International Chess Festival in respect of initiatives conducted in SEPTEMBER
G. GAROFOLIN, MAIRIE DE CHAMBÉRY events or discounts. favour of housing for people with the ■ Rencontres Artistiques de Musique de Bel Air Bicycle Trophy, awarded to Greater On sale at the Tourist Offi ce. (classical music festival) least resources. ■ Chambery in 2006 for its policy on this Foire de Savoie (Savoie Fair), Exhibition Park Promo Passion in Chambery ■ Les Campanaires Internationales (bell-ringing environmentally-friendly method of and many more... 2 nights at a hotel for the price of one. festival) transport. Competition sponsored by ■ Grand sale, last Sunday of the month A selection of preferential cultural and ■ European Heritage Days the Ministry for Ecology. leisure events. A welcome gift offered ■ Savoie D’jazz Festival by Chambery Tourist Offi ce. OCTOBER Solar power French champion. ■ Festival de la Bande Dessinée (cartoon strip In 2006, as in 2005, the town won the festival) ■ Festival de l’humour (comedy festival) national competition for solar towns ■ Lire en fête (book festival) for a second time. Prize awarded to ■ Fête de la science (science festival) NOVEMBER Chambery by the Renewable Energies 71, rue Saint-Réal ■ Les Automnales du festival (music festival) 73000 Chambéry - France Liaison Committee, ADEME and the ■ Salon du mariage (wedding fair) Tel.: 33 (0)4 79 70 15 94 - Fax: 33 (0)4 79 70 14 21 Nicolas Hulot Foundation. ■ Festival International des Métiers de Montagne [email protected] (International festival of mountain careers), every Ecotop National Trophy 2005. even-numbered year in Chambery and every odd- 331, rue de la République numbered year in a foreign mountain area. 73000 Chambéry - France Awarded to Greater Chambery by the ■ Salon Saveurs & Terroirs (gastronomy fair), Tel.: 33 (0)4 79 33 30 30 - Fax: 33 (0)4 79 85 88 78 Exhibition Park Ministry for Ecology and Sustainable [email protected] Development for processes to DECEMBER Hôtel de Ville • BP 1105 ■ Old Cars Exhibition, la Manivelle, 1st Saturday and optimise selective sorting. 73011 Chambéry Cedex - France Sunday in December Tel.: 33 (0)4 79 60 21 01 - Fax: 33 (0)4 79 60 20 74 ■ Christmas markets, 3 weeks before Christmas National prize for Innovation. [email protected] ■ Christmas concerts awarded by the magazine “Rails et 24, Bd de la Colonne - 73000 Chambéry - France This list is not exhaustive and we invite you to request transports” in 2004. Tel.: 33 (0)4 79 33 42 47 - Fax: 33 (0)4 79 85 71 39 the complete programme of events from the Tourist [email protected] Offi ce by calling: +33 (0)4 79 33 42 47 – Chambery chosen by the State www.chambery-tourisme.com www.chambery-tourisme.com
BROCHURE PUBLISHED BY CHAMBÉRY PROMOTION THE TOWNS WHICH GIVE YOU YOUR PRIZE LIST OF TOWNS FOR 2006 THE TOWNS WITH THE PROMISE OF A DIRECTOR OF PUBLICATION: LOUIS BESSON – GENERAL COORDINATION: ANN MONEY’S WORTH Chambery in 8th position out of 32 BEAUTIFUL FUTURE SPILMONT - AUTHOR: MONIQUE DACQUIN, CLAUDE JAMEUX, THIERRY MESTRE, PIERRE ROSSET, JAMES SHEPHERD, ANN SPILMONT, CÉCILE VERDONI - nd th Chambery in 2 position out of the in this list of towns which are most Classifi ed in 4 position, Chambery TRANSLATION: TRAD’SMITH FRANCE – COLLABORATION: JEAN-MARC BRUN, GÉRARD CHARPIN, FLORENCE FOURNIER, MARINETTE TAUPIAC - GENERAL ADVICE 62 main towns in France in this list (cri- welcoming for entrepreneurs (in the suddenly fi nds itself in the top 5 out of FOR DESIGN AND ARTISTIC DIRECTION: 2H+M – GRAPHIC DESIGN AND PRODUCTION: teria: education, environment and town category of towns with 100,000 to the 20 towns in France which have the DEUX-PONTS – COVER PHOTOS: GILLES GAROFOLIN, CHAMBERY MUNICIPALITY - MOULIN DE LA TOURNE – PRINTED IN AUGUST 2007 – PRINTED WITH PLANT- planning, leisure, social aspects, etc.). 200,000 inhabitants). promise of a beautiful future. BASED INKS ON ELEMENTARY CHLORINE FREE PAPER – 20,000 COPIES PRINTED IN FRENCH, 10,000 COPIES PRINTED IN ENGLISH, 5,000 COPIES PRINTED IN ITALIAN. L’Expansion, December 2006. L’Entreprise, October 2006. Ça m’intéresse, September 2006. FOR INFORMATION: CHAMBÉRY PROMOTION - HÔTEL DE VILLE BP 1105 - 73011 CHAMBERY CEDEX - FRANCE - TEL: +33 (0)4 79 60 50 15
CCHAMBERY_26-06-07_GB.inddHAMBERY_26-06-07_GB.indd 3535 221/08/071/08/07 11:36:5711:36:57 , IN ITS NATIONAL ANTHEM, “LES ALLOBROGES” CHAMBERY IN 1856, SUNG FOR THE FIRST TIME IN W ITS INTEREST SAVOIE HAS KNOWN HOW TO SHO LSO IN ITS NEIGHBOURING NATIONS OFWHILST LIBERTY, A PROMOTING THE GRAND IDEAS FRATERNITY, LOVE AND EQUALITY. Les Allobroges
Je te salue, ô terre hospitalière, Où le malheur trouva protection ; D’un peuple libre arborant la bannière, Je vins fêter la constitution, Je t’ai quitté, berceau de mon enfance, Pour m’abriter sous un climat plus doux, Mais au foyer, j’ai laissé l’espérance, en attendant, je m’arrête chez vous.
Allobroges vaillants ! dans vos vertes campagnes Accordez-moi toujours asile et sûreté Car j’aime à respirer l’air pur de vos montagnes: Je suis la Liberté ! la Liberté !
Un mot d’espoir à la belle Italie : courage à vous, Lombards ! je reviendrai, Un mot d’amour au peuple de Hongrie ! Forte avec tous et je triompherai. En attendant le jour de délivrance, Priant les dieux d’écarter les courroux, Pour faire luire un rayon d’espérance, Bons Savoisiens, je resterai chez vous.
Allobroges vaillants ! dans vos vertes campagnes Accordez-moi toujours asile et sûreté Car j’aime à respirer l’air pur de vos montagnes: Je suis la Liberté ! la Liberté !
CHAMBERY TRADITIONALLY WELCOMING
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