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La Ravoire

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Town of Savoy over 8 000, in region Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, La Ravoire takes place just a few kilometers from Chambéry. Third town of Chambéry area, this former small farming village is located near Bassens, Barby or Challes-les-Eaux.

Installed on an important area of ​​communication in the region, La Ravoire has developed over the centuries, taking little by little its current pace. Dynamic, it has benefited from the economic activity and the fame of its neighbor to know also an important demographic growth in the second half of the twentieth century.

The town that is part of the geographical production area and processing wood Chartreuse first AOC in the wood industry in France, also reveals a charming architectural and natural heritage to discover during a stay in the region.

Geographical information

MunicipalityLa Ravoire
Postcode73490
Latitude45.5569350 (N 45° 33’ 25”)
Longitude5.9716880 (E 5° 58’ 18”)
AltitudeFrom 285m to 423m
Surface area6.82 km²
Population9487 inhabitants
Density1391 inhabitants/km²
PrefectureChambéry (6.7 km, 13 min)
Insee code73213
IntercommunalityCA du Grand Chambéry
DepartmentSavoie
TerritoryAlps
RegionAuvergne-Rhône-Alps

Nearest cities & towns

Challes-les-Eaux1.7 km (5 min)
Barby2.7 km (8 min)
Saint-Jeoire-Prieuré3.8 km (7 min)
Saint-Baldoph4.3 km (10 min)
Saint-Alban-Leysse4.5 km (9 min)
Barberaz4.6 km (11 min)
Bassens5.1 km (10 min)
Apremont6.8 km (14 min)
Chambéry6.8 km (13 min)
Chignin6.9 km (13 min)
Myans7.2 km (11 min)
Saint-Jean-d'Arvey8 km (14 min)
Porte-de-Savoie8.1 km (12 min)
Verel-Pragondran8.8 km (17 min)

Things to see and do

Formerly the property of Jean-François de La Perouse and the Costa de Beauregard family, the Château des Charmilles is a beautiful nineteenth century building that now belongs to a private developer. Up four floors, consists of a building surrounded by square towers and discloses a roof consisting in part of flat tiles slate.

To enjoy sunny days towards the hill of Echaud, green lung of the town. It presents a particular sporting career bodybuilding or a playground for children.

Places of interest

Performance halls

Events and festivities

The market is held every Wednesday and Friday morning.

In May, the town offers Spring Day La Ravoire and its many festivities for all ages.

In June, up to the feast of St. John and entertainment.

The automotive festival in June is an opportunity to discover an exhibition of vintage cars.

A Christmas market is held in December.

Weather

Friday 29 march
Min. 7°C - Max. 21°C
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Saturday 30 march
Min. 7°C - Max. 18°C
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Sunday 31 march
Min. 6°C - Max. 14°C
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Visits, leisure and activities nearby

Leisure activities

Last nameActivity typeRateCity
Discover wine through wine tourism in all its forms
Local flavours38 € to 120 € Porte-de-Savoie (6.8 km)
Roc de Cornillon via ferrata
Sports sensations45 € to 360 € Le Bourget-du-Lac (13.9 km)
Paragliding tandem flight over the Bauges mountains
Sports sensations80 € to 150 € Aix-les-Bains (15.8 km)
Canorafting on the Chéran river
Sports sensations72 € Alby-sur-Chéran (29 km)
Paragliding above Lake Annecy
Sports sensations90 € to 250 € Doussard (31 km)

Outings

Last nameOuting typeDifficultyDurationDeparture municipality
Mule Path
HikeEasy2:30Saint-Pierre-d'Entremont (18.2 km)
Lakes of Seven Laux
HikeAthletic6:00Le Haut-Bréda (28 km)
Mountain Coal
HikeIntermediate6:00Lathuile (29 km)
Taillefer Duingt loop
HikeIntermediate3:30Lathuile (31 km)
Donkey rides
Horse rideEasy1:00Belley (33 km)

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