8Chambery, France

Located in France’s Rhone-Alpes region, Chambery sits in a valley between the Bauges and the Chartreuse Mountains on the Leysse River. A visit here will introduce you to one of the best-preserved medieval old towns in the Alps. Enjoy a stroll on a summer afternoon down its bright and colorful lanes, starting in the heart of Old Town at Place Saint-Leger

It features Fontaine des Marmousets and a 19th-century sun-dial surrounded by tall houses painted in a variety of hues as well as an abundance of outdoor eateries where you can sit down, relax and savor the atmosphere along with the food. Other highlights include the striking Fontaine des Éléphants, built in 1838. The four life-size elephants converge at the base of a column in the shape of the Savoyan cross, and it’s topped by a statue of de Boigne.

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