Musée des beaux-arts de Chambéry — Attraction in Chambéry

While passing through Chambéry, I came across another beautiful ancient building right in front of the majestic Palais de Justice. Unsurprisingly, it turned out to be the Musée des Beaux Arts of Chambéry. Inside, I was struck by the surprising blend of purple modernity coming from the restaurant of the first floor and the building's timeless greatness. After a very pleasant interaction with the man at the ticket counte, and a free entry, we made our way upstairs. The staircase itself was a work of art. Divided by period, we had the chance to admire majestic religious paintings and monumental works depicting mythological and historical events. These paintings left us speechless, and all we could do was sit on the bench in front of them, mesmerized.

On the next floor, we discovered the calm and immersive works of Xavier de Maistre and François Cachoud, two of Chambéry’s most talented and renowned artists. Cachoud’s use of pale blue and green tones in his nightscapes created a visual effect beyond words, while the serenity of De Maistre’s 'Paysage à la bergère' was unmatched. It made you wish you could step into the painting, sit beneath a tree, and watch the sun rise and set.

Leaving this remarkable place, I felt as though I had traveled through time and across the world.

Don't miss this palace of art and beauty when...

Very beautiful place in Chambéry to explore the history of art in the city. The entry was free, and you should put your bag in lockers. The place was very quiet, calm and not crowded, however people started to come when it's close to closing time. Their was a little space for children activities visiting the museum to enjoy paintings too. The staff service was very good. One of the museum's guide offered me a photo when he saw me struggling taking one to myself😅 thanks a lot. There was a souvenir shop...

Very worthwhile museum to visit if you’re visiting Chambéry, or just passing through. You could probably spend up to an hour here looking at the collection, with a temporary exhibition on the first floor. Information is entirely in French, but the art speaks for itself. The museum has various lockers available (€1 coin required), and the café-bar looks like a very pleasant place...