Holiday rentals & lettings in Savoie

Savoie, a French department better known in Spanish as Savoy, is located in the eastern part of the country and, in particular, right on the border. In fact, part of its territory is in full Alps, which makes it a popular destination for ski and climbing lovers when it comes to finding chalets and rentals. In any case, the majority of lodgings that can be found there are of rural type. In fact, on many occasions, they are really rustic and cosy wooden chalets and letting buildings. However, there are also rentals and other types of housing. All of them perfectly equipped for you to enjoy a very comfortable stay. But many also plan to organise a weekend getaway in Savoie in July or August. Do you come as a couple and want to enjoy a sauna or jacuzzi for very romantic moments? Are you one of those who never leaves your dog behind and need a chalet that allows pets? Don't worry about it. Everything you need, you can find through the markers of our sophisticated search engine of holiday rentals between individuals. Don't wait any longer to book your villa in Savoie!

Lakes of calm waters, majestic mountains, the smell of grass in spring, the humidity of forests in autumn... All this and much more makes Savoie one of the best destinations in France to enjoy a holiday in contact with nature and full of fun thanks to its wide range of active tourism activities, including winter sports. A region of incomparable beauty, full of history, interesting monuments, fascinating natural landscapes, exquisite cuisine, local handicrafts, caves, dams, museums, etc. The list is practically endless, so if you decide to rent a villa in Savoie you won't be bored for a minute.

Savoie is a French department located in the region of Rhone-Alps, that is, in the extreme east of the country. Its origin is quite recent as it was annexed to the territory of the country in 1860, at which time the Duchy of Savoy lost its own sovereignty. In particular, it borders Haute-Savoie to the north, with Val d'Isère and Ain to the west, with the High Alps to the south and with the province of Turin, Italy to the east.

The three main cities that are part of the department of Savoie are, in descending order of importance, Chambèry, Aix-les-Bains and Albertville, which hosted the 1992 Winter Olympics. In fact, many tourists each year decide to book a holiday rental in them. Both because they have all kinds of services and because of their excellent communications with the rest of the area. However, if you want to spend your holidays enjoying winter sports, the area of Los 3 Valles, Espace Killy and Paradiski are the best places to find holiday rentals. World-renowned stations offering a wide variety of snow activities for both adults and children to enjoy.

Skiing is undoubtedly Savoie's main tourist attraction. In this sense, it has some of the highest quality and most prestigious slopes in the world, which are visited every year by millions of people who are passionate about snow sports. In any case, the most important are concentrated in Beaufortain and Tarentaise. The ski resorts of Courchevel, Tignes, Val d'Isère, La Plagne and Les Arcs are the best known of all.

It is true that skiing and snow are the main tourist attractions of Savoie, which does not mean that in summer it becomes a dreary place with nothing to visit. In this sense, all the places we have mentioned before become perfect enclaves for adventure tourism. Climbing, hiking or mountaineering are very practiced activities in the Alps area, as well as cycling. In fact, the Tour de France passes through there every year.

If you are a great wine lover, Savoie is also a great destination for your next holiday. Its extensive vineyards are located within the Jura-Saboy-Bugey region. A wonderful excuse to discover this wonderful area, combining the pleasures of wine with the contemplation of its fascinating landscapes, the tasting of its exquisite cuisine and the hospitality and kindness of its people. An area where unique wines are produced that are a reflection of a unique country.

Tignes is one of the most important ski resorts in the world and probably the best in Savoie. Our advice is that if you like skiing, snowboarding or any other snow sport, you go there to enjoy it. However, the best thing to do is to look for chalets in the area and go there in advance by public transport as, generally, there are large traffic jams or the pass is cut off.

The Vanoise National Park occupies a large part of the territory of Savoie and is literally spectacular in both summer and winter. If you have little time, you can make a day trip to Col de la Vanoise or Mont Bochor. But if you can afford to be at least five, don't hesitate to do the spectacular Vanoise Glacier Tour.

Chambery is the most important city in the department of Savoie and therefore you should not miss the opportunity to visit it. In this sense, it has a magnificent cathedral and a historical centre with a really interesting medieval appearance. It's not too big, so in a day or two you'll be able to see all its points of interest. It's worth it!

We don't need to recommend any special place because wherever you go, you'll find Savoy cheeses to buy. Our advice is also to take the opportunity to try the exquisite Savoy pie and tartiglette, a tasty potato gratin.

Lake Bourget is the largest natural lake of glacial origin in France. An ideal place for bathing, fishing, admiring cinemas, sailing or simply relaxing contemplating the landscape. Therefore, it is not surprising that it is one of the favourite places in the area for many families, who visit it especially on Sundays. In addition, in July the Musilac is held here, so you can enjoy numerous concerts.