Eurostar to Chambéry

Chambéry is a gorgeous city deep in the Rhône-Alpes region of south eastern France, and is a great place to visit on of the Eurostar's connection services for a week or two. Off the beaten track, it's a little further than busy Paris, but well worth the trip. It is the Savoyard capital, and you'll be stunned by the mountain peaks and piny ridges surrounding the beautiful old streets. Take your time wandering around the town and feel your cares slip away. There's plenty to do, especially if you're a culture vulture.

About Chambéry

One of the most popular tourist destinations in Chambéry is the castle of the dukes of Savoy. It is a group of buildings that were eventually connected from the middle ages to present day. It was here that the dukes and counts of Savoy lived and did their work. Nowadays, it is home to the General Council and the Prefecture. There are a variety of architecture styles throughout the castle, due to it being built across a number of centuries. From the fourteenth century are the lower rooms, the semi-round tower, and the treasury tower. The chapel was built in the fifteenth century. It's definitely a place to visit for its rich history.

Another great tourist attraction is the local cathedral, the Saint-François de Sales, which also dates back to the fifteenth century. However, it was not officially deigned a cathedral until the eighteenth century. In the nineteenth century, the cathedral was renovated, and a great number of frescoes were added. The series itself covers around 6000 square metres, making it the largest in Europe, so definitely worth a trip.

Another cultural attraction in Chambéry is the Charmettes Museum, which is famed for being the residence of Jean-Jacques Rousseau between the years of 1736 and 1742. The garden is particularly lovely in summer. If you're a fan of his work, it's a wonderful place to spend a few hours. The rooms completely evoke the life and works of this great man.

For an attraction a little more technical and scientific, try a trip to the Galerie Eurêka. Spread over four rooms, the museum is dedicated to interactive games and models and educational displays on science.

Chambéry by Eurostar Trains

It is possible to get to Chambéry on one of the Eurostar's connection services. This means you'll have to change trains at some point. Eurostar trains depart from St Pancras International, a very easy-to-get-to destination in London. With speeds of 186 miles per hour, it's an easy journey. Your simplest option of connection services after getting on the train at London is to change at Paris Gare du Nord, which will only take two hours and fifteen minutes. From here, you'll need to get to Gare de Lyon. You can either grab a taxi or take the Metro. Once you arrive, there are a number of TGV services that will take you down to Chambéry. All in all, if you travel from London, you can expect the journey time to be about six hours.

Visit the official Eurostar web site to book your train tickets to Chambéry.