The most beautiful towns near the Camping
VisitAix-Les-Bains
Fine sandy beaches, water sports and the best scenery!
Located just 35 minutes from the Camping, Aix-Les-Bains is France’s 4th-largest spa town, offering balneotherapy, thermal baths, well-being and relaxation for your vacations.
Take part in the Musilac festival, a festive event for all ages. Discover a city full of diverse activities to serve a wide range of campers. Nature, water sports, shopping, culture… take to the skies for a flight over the lake with a breathtaking view of water and mountains. Activities for all budgets and the whole family.
Lyon: a grand and majestic city
Immerse yourself in the heart of the City of Light when you visit Lyon.
This city harmoniously combines history and modernity. Its cobbled streets, a legacy of the Renaissance, invite you to stroll through Vieux Lyon, a UNESCO World Heritage site. The majestic Saône and Rhône rivers frame the city, offering lively quaysides where strollers and street artists mingle.
A culinary epicurean, Lyon is a feast for the senses. The bouchons, typical restaurants, serve traditional cuisine based on local produce. Lyon’s world-famous gastronomy is a real treat for gourmets.
Lyon is more than just a gourmet city, it’s a cultural metropolis. Historic museums such as the Musée des Beaux-Arts, just a stone’s throw from the town hall, and the new Musée Moderne in Confluence. Theaters and festivals liven up the artistic scene. Every year, the Festival of Lights transforms the city into an extraordinary light show. Discover the Place Bellecour and its famous statue of Louis XIV, and venture into Lyon ‘ s famous traboules, “the city’s old secret corridors”.
Business districts like Part Dieu, or highly religious areas like the upper Fourvière.
Lyon, a majestic city by day and night.
Discover Chambéry
near the Camping
Based in the northern Pre-Alps, Chambéry is the prefecture of Savoie. Rich in cultural heritage and historical sites, this pretty town is just 40 minutes from Camping Ile de la Comtesse (reception).
Nicknamed the “City of Dukes”, Chambéry offers a wide range of tours of its heritage and must-see sites. The ChamNord shopping center in Zone des Landiers offers a shopping day in the rain, thanks to the mall’s roof.
To get to Chambéry, we recommend you take the departmental road. You’ll cross the gorges de la Balme with its magnificent scenery, then a breathtaking view of Lac du Bourget with a road just below the Dent du Chat. Finally, you’ll pass the beach at Bourget du Lac and the Chambéry airfield.
From the Camping to Chambéry, it takes 40 minutes by road. So have a nice trip 😉
Grenoble, at the foot of the mountains
Grenoble, a city nestled in the heart of the Alps close to famous ski resorts in winter, combines magnificent nature with urban dynamism. Surrounded by majestic peaks, the town offers a unique panorama. A 45-minute drive from the Camping, for a complete change of scenery, take the Bastille cable car for a spectacular view of the city and surrounding mountains.
As a scientific and technological center, Grenoble is the cradle of innovation. Its research hubs attract brilliant minds from all over the world. Green parks, such as the Jardin des Dauphins, are ideal for outdoor relaxation. The lively downtown streets are packed with cafés, boutiques and a rich cultural life, reflecting the creative energy of this Alpine metropolis.
Music festivals in June, August and September, as well as sporting activities such as UT4M for an extreme tour of Grenoble’s peaks. Catch your breath for this race in a festive, good-natured atmosphere that balances the effort and the altitude difference with good humor (10,000m of positive altitude difference for 160 km).
Discover
regional specialities
The Rhône-Alpes region is rich in craftsmanship and diverse local specialties. Next door to the Camping, taste local produce: Aosta ham, Saint Génix, Savoy wine, Bresse poultry, frogs, Reblochon, Beaufort cheese, diots, Chartreuse…
Cheese, charcuterie, wine, dessert… in short, there’s something for everyone! Many local producers’ addresses can be found on site.
