Jean-Jacques Rousseau's walk
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Easy
6.5km
+180m
Loop
-180m
Address
La Ruche Boutik', 240 rue de la République, 73000, Chambéry
Opening
All year round.
Description
This itinerary is first of all an invitation to daydream and to discover many parks and beautiful views of the valley of Chambéry. Make a stop at the house “Les Charmettes” and its gardens, house where Rousseau stayed.
What to see
- Les Charmettes, House of Jean-Jacques Rousseau. Classified as a "Maison des Illustres", this residence is the place where the personality and thought of the famous philosopher were formed. Today, it's a museum of atmosphere and literary memorabilia.
- Château de Boigne and its alpine rose garden.
- The many viewpoints over the Chambéry valley.
- Local products at La Ruche Boutik', the Chambéry Montagnes Tourist Office store.
Pricing
Free access.