Everything about Albertville totally explained
Albertville (
Arpitan :
Arbèrtvile) is a town and
commune in southeast
France, in the
Savoie département, in the French
Alps. The town is best known for hosting the
1992 Winter Olympics.
Geography
Albertville is situated on the
Arly River, close to the confluence with the
Isère River. Its altitude is between 345 and 2,037m.
Nearby
mountains include:
Belle Etoile,
Dent de Conse,
Négresse,
Roche Pourrie,
Mirantin,
Pointe de la Grande Journée, and
chaîne du Grand Arc.
Nearby
mountain ranges include: the
Bauges; the
Beaufortain; and the beginning of the
Vanoise.
History
Albertville was founded in
1836 by the Sardinian king
Charles Albert. It also consists of the medieval town of Conflans, which has buildings dating back to the 14th century.
Since then, Albertville has developed trade between
France,
Italy, and
Switzerland; and industries such as
paper mills and
hydroelectricity can be found on its river.
The
1992 Winter Olympics were organised in the Savoie region, with Albertville hosting it. Some of the sports venues were later adapted for other uses. Some sports venues still remain such as the
ice rink designed by the architect
Jacques Kalisz, although the town is more industrial than touristic.
In
2003, the town was labelled a "Town of art and history".
Trivia
Sister cities
Winnenden (Baden-Württemberg)
Sainte-Adèle, QuebecFurther Information
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