🇫🇷 Chambéry & Surroundings: A Self-Drive Adventure 🚗✨

🗺️ Chambéry, nestled in France's Loire Valley region, is a charming city famed for its medieval architecture, art, and rich history—so special it's earned UNESCO World Heritage status! 🏰🎨 🚂 Getting Around: The old town is compact (explorable on foot in under an hour!), with just one main train station. 🚗 Car rental tip: Agencies are right outside the station—but beware! French drivers can be... enthusiastic. 😅 (Thinking of self-driving? Drop a comment—I’ll share a Q&A guide!) 🏡 We stayed in Aix-les-Bains (30min drive to Chambéry). It’s a great base with its own train station and lakeside charm! 🍽️ Foodie Highlights: Both Chambéry and Aix-les-Bains boast delicious restaurants. 🎰 Don’t miss the casino in Aix-les-Bains! Their €36 set menu (starter + main + dessert) is a steal—and très tasty. 🍽️🍷 ⛴️ Nature Escapes: Aix’s glacial lake is stunning beyond words! 🌊 Spend hours: Strolling lakeside parks 🌳 Watching dogs fetch sticks from the water 🐕🪵 Laughing at diving ducks and screeching seagulls 😂🦆 📌 Pro Tips: 🚍 Public transport is limited (especially Sundays)—plan ahead! 💰 Chambéry is pricey, but Aix offers better value. 🗺️ Google Maps doesn’t show bus routes—download Mobisavoie app instead. #FrenchAlps #Chambéry #RoadTripFrance #AixLesBains #HiddenGem #TravelDiaries #FoodieFinds