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Our region
Rhône River richness and strength of mountains generates a single region, a scene of secular buildings, captivating nature and wonderful discoveries. It enjoys a wonderful dynamic of its proximity to Switzerland and Italy.
Located in the east of Rhone-Alpes region, near borders with Italian Aosta Valley, Switzerland and Italy, Savoy region refers to the historical Savoy territory, bring together two French departments : “Savoie and Haute-Savoie”.
Northern Alps Historical region, Savoy is famous for its easy living and lifestyle. Between breathtaking landscapes, renowned gastronomy, preserved lifestyle, it is a popular region with international tourists searching fresh air, new scenery. Maurienne and Tarentaise are two big Savoy valleys.
Tarentaise valley, paradise of skiing and winter sports, mentions the largest ski areas in the world (3 Valleys, Paradiski, Espace Killy), but it is also characterized by its beautiful baroque chapels, hamlets in picturesque architecture and natural spaces.
Surrounded by Vanoise massif, southern side of Beaufortain, Lauzière chain and border chain of Mont-Blanc in Haute Savoie, it is a thousand faces valley with extremely rich flora and fauna within the Alps.
Maurienne valley is an alpine territory with a surprising and greening nature. Close by his pass of Tarentaise, Briançon region and Italy, this valley has become a privileged road crossing to pass the Alps. Aiton fort at Mont Iseran, cradle Savoy House, it is dotted of medieval sites and castles from very different times. Rich Maurienne heritage and choice of a set value of quality have enabled the valley to obtain in 1991 the label Country of Art and Histoire®.
Iconic and varied, the Pays de Savoie region offers exceptional and famous locations such as :
- Vanoise National Park: First National Park created in France in 1963 to protect nature. Today its main target is to save beautiful landscapes, diversity of plant and animal species, as well as cultural region heritage.
- 3 Valleys ski area: Largest ski area in the world with 600 km of slopes equipped for winter entertainment and available on summer with hiking, climbing, via ferrata, fishing and VTTT activities.
- Baroque Paths and religious art: Savoy cultural and priceless heritage, Pays de Savoie and Mont Blanc Valleys have an outstanding religious Baroque heritage. It flourished in the parish churches, such as in the smaller mountain chapels.
Find our neighboring luxury real estate agencies Proprietés de Courchevel Sotheby's International Realty® in Pays de Savoie region and Proprietés de Megève Sotheby's International Realty® in Pays de Mont Blanc region.