Experience the charm of the Savoie region with a stay in a 15th-century chateau, exploring historic cities and stunning mountain scenery.
  • Gastronomy - Lyon is France’s culinary capital
  • Glorious lake and mountain scenery
  • Historic cities – Chambéry, Grenoble & Lyon
  • Full day tour to Grenoble and Chartreuse
  • Full day tour to Lyon with Christmas Eve dinner at the hotel
  • Full day tour to Abbaye d’Hautecombe and Aix-les-Bains
  • Full day in Chambéry with guided tour and free afternoon for personal exploration
  • Full day to Annecy and Lake Annecy
This tour is based at the beautiful Chateau des Comtes de Challes, located in the pretty village of Challes-les-Eaux about 6km from Chambery. Dating from the 15th century this atmospheric hotel was converted from a fortified house and offers a very high level of comfort and service. Facilities at this friendly, family-owned hotel include an elegant restaurant (where dinner is included each evening), bar, delightful grounds, outdoor pool and charming, well-appointed rooms with private bath/shower, TV, telephone and minibar. It even has its own private chapel! Upgraded 'charming rooms' which have more stylish decor are also available at a reasonable supplement. Please note that there is no lift in the Chateau itself.