Challes-les-Eaux

Challes-les-Eaux

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GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION CLOSEST TOWNS
TownChalles-les-EauxSaint-Jeoire-Prieuré at 1.9 km (2 min)
Insee code73064La Ravoire at 2.9 km (4 min)
Postcode73190Saint-Baldoph at 3.4 km (5 min)
Latitude45.5523809Barby at 3.4 km (4 min)
Longitude5.9832460Myans at 4.5 km (5 min)
AltitudeFrom 290 to 720 metersSaint-Alban-Leysse at 4.9 km (7 min)
Surface5.65 km²Bassens at 5.3 km (7 min)
Population5063 inhabitantsChignin at 5.3 km (6 min)
Density896 inhabitants/km²Barberaz at 5.4 km (8 min)
National labelApremont at 5.7 km (8 min)
Chief townChambéry (at 7.3 km, 13 min)Les Marches at 6.3 km (6 min)
DepartmentSavoieChambéry at 6.5 km (10 min)
RegionRhône-AlpesSearch another town
LOCATION

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TOWN PRESENTATION
  • Challes-les-Eaux is a spa and tourist friendly, with a Casino, a 15th century castle, a center for gliding and a body of water. You can come to full health and form. This is an ideal base from Chartreuse and Bauges.
  • Practical information:
  • A 550 km from Paris, 400 km from Marseille, 95 km from Lyon, 90 km from Geneva and 40 km from Grenoble.
  • Carrefour European motorway A41 and A43.
  • Train station (TGV) to Chambery (6 km).
  • Road link bus line 8 from Monday to Saturday (Sundays at scheduled times).
  • Airport: Chambéry-Aix-les-Bains (15 km), Annecy (55 km), Geneva-Cointrin (85 km), and Lyon-St Exupéry (100 km).

SIGHTSEEING
  • Cures: Gynaecology and ENT treatments with the most sulphurous waters of Europe. Cures young mothers. Wellness area open all year.
  • Casino slot machines, poker tournaments.
  • Walks: Mont Saint Michel and its chapel.
  • River and leisure base.
  • Sports: cycling, squash, tennis, skating rink, soccer field.
Detailed information
Information pointsTourist Office of Challes-les-Eaux
Leisure centresCasino of Challes-les-Eaux

EVENTS AND CELEBRATIONS
  • Market on Friday mornings in the parking lot of the Tourist Office.
  • Day of Painters and Associations Forum on the first weekend of September.
  • Fireworks on July 13 to the water.
  • Conferences throughout the year
  • Dinner concert at the castle of the Counts of Challes each month.
  • Evening dinner show at the Casino.
  • The "Music Fridays", outdoor concerts in June, July and August.
  • Exhibition of painting at the Tourist Office throughout the year.
  • For more information: Tourist Office Challes-les-Eaux: Tel. : +33 4 79 72 86 19 - Email: ot@ville-challesleseaux.com

ATTRACTIONS, LEISURES AND ACTIVITES AROUND
  • Areas of hiking and outdoor activities, two regional parks around Challes-les-Eaux:
  • The Regional Natural Park of Bauges: the Abbey of Tamie and the strong, the house flora and fauna to school, the Charterhouse of Aillon, the cross Nivolet and Mont Revard, space discovery of the cheese 'Aillon ...
  • The Regional Natural Park of Chartreuse: the monastery of the Grande Chartreuse, the Museum of the cave bear, the "Route of the Know-how and cultural routes", the circus of St. Even, the Col du Granier ...
  • A 6 km from Challes-les-Eaux, Chambéry, a town of art and history: the castle of the Dukes, guided tours of the old town, Savoyard museum, cultural center André Malraux, Eureka Gallery of Science and Technology ...
  • Lakes:
  • The Lake Bourget and Aix-les-Bains (25 km).
  • Lake Aiguebelette and emerald waters (25 km).
  • Small lakes or Thuile St. Andrew for walking.
  • La Combe de Savoie: Myans of the Black Madonna, the castle of Saint-Pierre Miolans-d'Albigny, Chignin towers, the Museum of Vine and Wine Montmelian, the paper mill of the Marches Turn The museum of Grésy-sur-Isere ...
  • Local flavors: the circuit of the vineyards of Savoie, the cheese route.
PHOTOS
Spa (Photo credit: C. Rivolly)
 
Casino (Credit: C. Rivolly)
Church (Credit: C.Rivolly)
 
Town Hall (Photo credit: C. Rivolly)
Lake (Photo credit: C. Rivolly)
 
Games of the water (Photo credit: C. Rivolly)
Station Challes-les-Eaux and Granier (Photo credit: C. Rivolly)
 
Tourism Office Challes-les-Eaux
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WEATHER
Wednesday 15 February
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Min. 2°C - Max. 4°C
Thursday 16 February
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Friday 17 February
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RESTAURANTS 
Auberge St Vincent
Saint-Vincent-de-Mercuze
Vllage in a cozy restaurant at the foot of the Chartreuse, cooking with the seasons.
Located 19 km from Challes-les-EauxFrom 15 € to 35 € per person 
Auberge Les Clarines hotel restaurant
Le Châtelard
Catherine and Matthew welcome you to an inn in the countryside, charming rooms fully renovated with taste local cuisine, friendly hospitality. You'll feel right at home...
Located 19.2 km from Challes-les-EauxFrom 20 € to 30 € per person 

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BEDS & BREAKFASTS 
Les confidences  
Chambéry
Ideally located in the valley protected Charmettes opposite the museum Jean Jacques Rousseau 1.5 km from the center of Chambery Confidences offer a drop of charm and serenity. René...
Located 4.1 km from Challes-les-EauxFrom 100 € to 110 € the double room 
Le Granier  
La Chapelle-Blanche
New studio 35 m² Bathroom. Washing Machines. Options: Dining room, lounge, fitted kitchen. TV, WiFi, HiFi Air.
Located 12.5 km from Challes-les-EauxFrom 210 € to 280 € the double room 
Maison d'hôtes les Irisynes    
9.7
Viviers-du-Lac
Between Aix les Bains, spa town with several spa centers where you can practice all water sports on Lake Bourget and Chambéry, historic capital of Savoy, we welcome you all year long...
Located 12.8 km from Challes-les-Eaux101 € the double room 

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VACATION RENTALS 
Gite de france no 73g213104  
9
La Ravoire
Located in a villa at 1 above the owners. New villa in 2004.5 km ducntre city chambery. Bus has 300 m every 15 minutes. Quiet corner beautiful view, ski resort bottom 1/2h feclaz revard,...
Located 1.6 km from Challes-les-EauxFrom 300 € to 350 € per week 
Le Chalet de la Forêt  
9
Les Déserts
Rental of two lodgings in a cottage in The Féclaz, Nordic skiing, alpine heart of Parc Naturel Regional Bauges. Comfortable apartments, fully renovated to new, very well equipped, located...
Located 10.6 km from Challes-les-Eaux700 € per week 
Chalet de Paclaz  
9.6
Les Déserts
South facing, the paclaz chalet is an old barn renovated in the purest tradition guaranteeing comfort. Located in a quiet edge of the forest, it is at the heart of the Natural Bauges...
Located 10.8 km from Challes-les-EauxFrom 750 € to 1350 € per week 

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CAMPSITES 
Les Cyclamens  
Le Châtelard
The campground, popular for its family atmosphere extends to a flat grassy field in a beautiful green park. Quiet and shady, it is ideal for complete rest. The spacious sites are bounded...
Located 19 km from Challes-les-Eaux 
Ile de la Comtesse    
8.8
Murs-et-Gélignieux
Camping near the Savoy between mountains and lake. Animation, mini club, heated pool area.
Located 28 km from Challes-les-EauxFrom 10 € to 20 € per day 

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HOTELS
Hotel Neiges De France     
6.6
Challes-les-Eaux
Hotel Neiges de France is located in the centre of Challes-les-Eaux 7 km from Chambery. It offers en suite accommodation, free on-site parking and free Wi-Fi. Rooms at Hotel Neiges...
Located in Challes-les-EauxRoom from 48 €
Château des Comtes de Challes     
7.4
Challes-les-Eaux
Situated in the heart of Savoie in the town of Challes-les-Eaux, this charming 15th-century chateau offers luxurious and comfortable accommodation. Surrounded by over two hectares of...
Located in Challes-les-EauxRoom from 105 €
Kyriad Chambery - La Ravoire     
8.2
La Ravoire
This Kyriad hotel is Kyriad Chambery - La Ravoire located 3 kilometres from Chambery, on the way to the region’s ski resorts. It offers en suite guestrooms with free Wi-Fi internet...
Located 2.3 km from Challes-les-EauxRoom from 48 €

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