Chambery 19, 20 June

We headed off over the Alps by train to Chambery in France for two nights, to break our journey on the way to Dijon. Our charming bed and breakfast was in a 500 year old building.

 

View over the courtyard that the B&B was in. Jean Jacques Rousseau lived in this courtyard for a time, according to Phillipe and Edith who owned the B&B.

 

Phillipe was a teacher of violin at the Chambery Conservatorium, so he gave us a beautiful concert at breakfast. What a treat!

 

Chambery turned out to be a great little town.

 

The flower displays were lovely.

 

This is La Fontaine des Elephants. The four elephants are a memorial to a military campaign in India.

 

We think these animals are quite a lot bigger than the real thing.

 

The Savoisiem Museum, with the Cathedral of St Francois de Sales in the background.

 

The Savoisien Museum is about the culture and history of the Savoy area. These are little wooden carved people riding mules.

 

This lovely trio originated in the poor Clair's Convent.

 

The 13th century Cathedral of St Francois de Sales.

 

Inside is Europes largest collection of troupe L'oeil paintings. In other words the ceiling and walls are all painted.

 

Looking towards the Alps.

 

Going into the gatehouse of the Castle of the Lords and Dukes of Savoy.

 

A carillon in the castle.

 

The Royal Residence , rebuilt in the 18th century.

The Holy Chapel and a school group inspecting the carillon.

 

The Treasury Tower.

 

A terrific meal at l'atelier - lobster and duck.