Montmélian

Montmélian

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GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION CLOSEST TOWNS
TownMontmélianArbin at 1.2 km (2 min)
Insee code73171Francin at 2.9 km (6 min)
Postcode73800La Chavanne at 3.8 km (7 min)
Latitude45.5011210Cruet at 5.1 km (8 min)
Longitude6.0545270Planaise at 5.5 km (11 min)
AltitudeFrom 256 to 1200 metersSainte-Hélène-du-Lac at 5.7 km (11 min)
Surface5.69 km²Chignin at 8.1 km (12 min)
Population3933 inhabitantsLes Marches at 8.2 km (10 min)
Density709 inhabitants/km²Les Mollettes at 8.2 km (16 min)
National labelSaint-Pierre-de-Soucy at 8.8 km (17 min)
Chief townChambéry (at 11.9 km)Laissaud at 9 km (18 min)
DepartmentSavoieSaint-Jeoire-Prieuré at 9.1 km (11 min)
RegionRhône-AlpesSearch another town
LOCATION

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TOWN PRESENTATION

Former military capital of the Duchy of Savoy - the historic capital of Savoie vineyards - City Regional Natural Park of the Bauges - Close to the Parc Naturel Régional de Chartreuse - Technology Center "Mountain Park Activity Alpespace.

City pioneer in solar energy: Champion of France of solar energy since 2004 - Holder of the European label Citer'gie ACS.


SIGHTSEEING

Ancient City.

Church of the Dominican monastery founded in the 14th century.

Ramparts.

Bridge to the 17th century (MH).

Mansions of the Renaissance (MH).

Remnants of the old fortress with orientation tables (Mont Blanc).

Historical Museum Square Hotel Nicolle.

Regional Museum of Wine and Vine: Viticulture in Savoy mid-18th century until the 1950s.

Guided tours of the old city (guides GPPS) and the old fortress.

Hiking trails.

Road vineyards Combe de Savoie.

For more information, contact the Tourist Information Office at Montmélian +33 4 79 84 42 23.

Detailed information
TransportTrain station of Montmélian
MonumentsBridge Morens,   Town Hall of Montmélian
Performance hallsEspace François Mitterrand,   Stadium Albert-Serraz

EVENTS AND CELEBRATIONS

Ari Bara Fair: Each year the first Sunday in September.

The Fair Ari Bara was born 700 years ago. It has been for several centuries a predominantly agricultural market before becoming, in the late 1980s at the initiative of the municipality at the time, in a commercial event set on the first Sunday of September.

Today Fair Ari Bara about 200 exhibitors and 10,000 visitors on the day. She became the rendezvous of school in Savoy.

Besides the open market, is held the same day the Forum of Associations which allows the fifty associations montmélianaises to present its activities. Some associations have supported the lottery of the Fair being held on Saturday evening and the marquee restaurant serves between 600 and 700 meals at noon.

Street entertainment throughout the day contribute to the festive nature of the Fair Ari Bara. All day: the open market, selling local produce in the Old City and Market Square, the booth at the City Gymnasium Montmélian The Kotinos, the Association Forum at The Gym Kotinos; entertainment all day on the meadow fair, food tent.

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WEATHER
Tuesday 14 February
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Wednesday 15 February
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Thursday 16 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 15.4 km from MontmélianFrom 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 22 km from MontmélianFrom 20 € to 30 € per person 

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BEDS & BREAKFASTS 
Le Granier  
La Chapelle-Blanche
New studio 35 m² Bathroom. Washing Machines. Options: Dining room, lounge, fitted kitchen. TV, WiFi, HiFi Air.
Located 5.2 km from MontmélianFrom 210 € to 280 € the double room 
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 11.2 km from MontmélianFrom 100 € to 110 € the double room 
La Maison D'Euterpe    
9.3
Sainte-Marie-d'Alloix
La Maison D'Euterpe, beautiful stone opens the doors of its 5 spacious rooms with refined decoration. Located in the valley Grésivaudan between Grenoble and Chambery, it meets the expectations...
Located 15 km from MontmélianFrom 65 € to 110 € 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 9.3 km from MontmélianFrom 300 € to 350 € 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 16.8 km from MontmélianFrom 750 € to 1350 € 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 17.1 km from Montmélian700 € 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 21 km from Montmélian 

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HOTELS
Hotel George     
8.1
Montmélian
Located in the Savoy region, between Chambéry and Albertville, close to nature parks, the 2-star Hotel George is the ideal stopover on the road to the ski resorts or Italy. In this...
Located in MontmélianRoom from 47 €
La Clé Des Champs     
7.5
Montmélian
Located in beautiful surroundings in Savoie only 15 minutes from Chambery and 25 minutes from Grenoble, this property will welcome you at the foot of the Bauges and the Vercors mountains,...
Located in MontmélianRoom from 75 €
Hôtel Restaurant Du Parc     
8.1
La Rochette
The Hôtel Restaurant Du Parc is located in the Alpine town of La Rochette. It has a large outdoor terrace and en-suite guestrooms with Canal+ TV and free Wi-Fi. The Du Parc restaurant...
Located 7 km from MontmélianRoom from 55 €

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