Guided tour in french: The Railway Rotunda
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Today, 2:30 pm
Chambéry
Description
This unique railway roundhouse, built between 1906 and 1910, features an articulated metal structure similar to the Eiffel Tower.
Visit in French.
If you want a private English guided tour, please ask for a guide (+33 4 79 70 70 41)
From 1906 to 1910, a 108-meter diameter roundhouse capable of holding 72 locomotives was built. This facility was electrified relatively early, as early as 1928. In 1944, the roundhouse was damaged during the bombing of the railway infrastructure.
In the 1980s, it narrowly escaped destruction. Protected as a historic monument in 1984 and completely restored by the SNCF, it is the jewel of Chambéry's industrial heritage.
In addition to the preservation and restoration of the site, its continued operation gives it a unique character. Accompanied by a tour guide, come discover this site and the electrical equipment restored by the Association for the Preservation of Savoyard Railway Heritage.
In partnership with the SNCF.
Not suitable for children under 8 years old.
Duration: approximately 1 hour 15 minutes.
Pricing
Full price: 9 €, Reduced price: 7 €.
Free entry for children under 12.
Reduced rate for students under 26, large families, journalists, unemployed and disabled. This tour is not suitable for children under 8.
Langues
Rotonde ferroviaire, 731 chemin de la Rotonde, 73000, Chambéry
From 30/06 to 14/07/2025 on Wednesday and Saturday from 2.30 pm.
The tour starts at the foot of the metal stairs of the Rotunda.
From 15/07 to 31/08/2025 from Monday to Saturday from 10.30 am.
The tour starts at the foot of the metal stairs of the Rotunda.
From 01/09 to 27/09/2025 on Wednesday from 2.30 pm. On Saturday from 2.30 pm and from 4 pm.
except on 20/09.
The tour starts at the foot of the metal stairs of the Rotunda.