Albertville: Guide, Hotels, Map & Photos
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EUR 81 - 215 Hotel Million
 Hotel Million is situated in the heart of Albertville close to the Olympic Museum, and less than an hour from the major ski resorts in the Tarentaise … MoreEUR 97 - 275 Le Roma
 This property welcomes you to Albertville in Savoie for your holidays or for seminars and other receptions. Le Roma ideally is located at the crossroa… MoreEUR 51 - 71 Hotel De Savoie
 Hotel de Savoie is located in Albertville town centre, 25 km south-east of Lake Annecy. It offers soundproofed rooms with free Wi-Fi access, a wall-mo… MoreEUR 35 - 48 Fasthotel Albertville
 Located near the motorway (exit n°28) only 30 minutes from the Alps ski resorts, this budget hotel welcomes you in a very quiet atmosphere. Its archi… MoreEUR 52 - 75 Auberge de Costaroche
 Situated a few minutes walk from centre of Albertville, at the foot of the medieval town of Conflans, this hotel welcomes you in a stunning setting be… MoreEUR 57 - 133 Albert 1er
 Located at Albertville in Savoy, the hotel Albert 1er, which has been classified among the oldest French “cafés” and which has been renewed, welc… More | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Albertville: Guide
Albertville is a town and commune in France|commune in southeast France, in the Savoie Départements of France|département, in the French Alps. The town is best known for hosting the 1992 Winter Olympics.
Geography
Albertville is situated on the Arly River, close to the confluence with the Isère River. Its altitude is between 345 and 2,037m.
Nearby mountains include: Belle Etoile, Dent de Conse, Négresse, Roche Pourrie, Mirantin, Pointe de la Grande Journée, and chaîne du Grand Arc.
Nearby mountain ranges include: the Bauges; the Beaufortain; and the beginning of the Vanoise.
History
Albertville was founded in 1836 by the Sardinian king Charles Albert of Sardinia|Charles Albert. It also consists of the medieval town of Conflans, which has buildings dating back to the 14th century.
Since then, Albertville has developed trade between France, Italy, and Switzerland; and industries such as paper mills and hydroelectricity can be found on its river.
The 1992 Winter Olympics were organised in the Savoie region, with Albertville hosting it. Some of the sports venues have since been reformed for other uses. Some sports venues still remain such as the ice rink designed by the architect Jacques Kalisz, although the town is more industrial than touristic.
In 2003, the town was labelled a "Town of art and history".
Trivia
Jean Moulin was subprefect of Albertville from 1925 to 1930.
Famous people born in Albertville: Florine De Leymarie (born May 9, 1981), skier.
Twinnings
Winnenden (Baden-Württemberg)
See also
Communes of the Savoie département
1992 Winter Olympics
External links
(in French)
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