Savoie Tourist Information
Tourism began to develop towards the end of the 19th century in Savoie, mostly summer oriented. The increase in the popularity of skiing in the 20th century made Savoie home to the largest number of ski hills in France, including many famous ones:
Albertville
Hydrotherapy, practised in the region since ancient times, is also quite popular. There are four locations that are still active:
Chartreuse Monastery
Chambéry - Fontaine des Éléphants
