Savoie (pronounced; Arpitan: Savouè or Savouè-d'Avâl; English: Savoy / s ə ˈ v ɔɪ /) is a department in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, Southeastern France. Located in the French Alps, its prefecture is Chambéry. In 2019, Savoie had a population of 436,434. [3]

Savoy (/ s ə ˈ v ɔɪ /; [2] French: Savoie ⓘ) [n 1] is a cultural-historical region in the Western Alps. Situated on the cultural boundary between Occitania and Piedmont, the area extends from Lake Geneva in the north to the Dauphiné in the south and west and to the Aosta Valley in the east.

Explore Savoie in the French Rhone-Alps, travel guide with recommended places to visit, mountain resorts and scenic arttractions in the Savoie department of the Rhone-Alpes

Savoy, historical and cultural region encompassing the Haute-Savoie and Savoie départements, Rhône-Alpes région, southeastern France. It is coextensive with the historic region of Savoy. The early inhabitants of the area were the Allobroges, members of a …

May 29, 2019 · Savoie is a wine region in eastern France, in the mountainous areas just south of Lac Léman (Lake Geneva) and the border with Switzerland. The region's location and geography have very much defined its character, which is fragmented, hilly and slightly Swiss.

Jan 29, 2022 · The region of Savoie is bordered by Switzerland and Italy. The tallest summit is Mont-Blanc (4,810 m above sea-level). Its main cities are Annecy and Chambéry, other mid-sized towns are Annemasse, Aix-les-Bains , Cluses, Thonon-les-Bains, and Albertville.

Aug 24, 2017 · The medieval county, then duchy, of Savoie (or Savoy) became French by vote in 1860. It was divided into two départements, Haute Savoie to the north, plain Savoie to the south. Savoie is dominated by the Vanoise range, the second most …

Savoie neighbors Switzerland (to the East), the Jura region (to the North) and the little-known Bugey region, which is west across the Rhône river. All told, the region is under 5,000 acres (2000 ha) accounting for a mere 0.5% of French wines.

Savoie is a département in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of southeastern France, bordering Italy. Before 1860, the territory of the modern Haute-Savoie and Savoie departments had been part of the Kingdom of Sardinia, as a Duchy, since 1713. Annexation of …

Feb 10, 2024 · Natural, mountainous, rich in fascinating history, Savoie is a unique territory in France. If you’re looking for things to do in Savoie, I’ve got you covered. Discover the 16 best things to do in Savoie. Medieval town of Conflans