Savoie

Savoy, a star destination

Gastronomy and terroir in the Deux Savoies

The delicious cheeses of Savoie

Savoie is a mountainous pastoral region where cows graze in lush pastures. Idyllic campsites are beautifully located here and the landscape is sprinkled with two main cattle breeds, Abondance and Tarine, originating from the Vallee de l’Abondance in Haute-Savoie and the Tarentaise Valley in Savoie. The Montbéliarde, from the Jura, can also be found, producing high quality milk which is used for the region’s speciality cheeses. Indeed, 8 AOPs (Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée) and IGP (Protected Geographical Indication) are found here: Abondance, Beaufort, Emmental de Savoie, Reblochon, Tome des Bauges, Tomme de Savoie and the rare goat cheese from Savoie - Chevrotin. The fascinating Savoie cheese route leads you past 72 sites: farmers, cheese makers, refiners, etc. where professionals are happy to share their passion with you. You will of course find these cheeses on the menu of restaurants, featuring in some of the most famous gastronomic specialities of Savoie: tartiflette, fondue, raclette and more.

 

Wines of Savoy

To accompany these delicious cheeses nothing beats a Savoie wine. The Savoie vineyards spread over four departments (Savoie, Haute-Savoie, Ain and Isère) and is divided into 3 AOCs (Savoy, Roussette de Savoie, Seyssel) and 20 geographical denominations: Ayse, Crépy, Marignan, Ripaille, Marin, Frangy, Seyssel, Chautagne, Marestel, Jongieux, Monthoux, Monterminod, Saint Jeoire du Prieuré, Apremont, Les Abymes, Chignin, Chignin Bergeron, Montmelian, Arbin, Cruet and Saint Jean de la Porte. White wines are the most prevalent among these appellations (70%), with reds acounting for 20% of production and rosé the rest. The sparkling wines of the Deux Savoie were officially recognised as the crémant appellation in 2014 and are a perfect match for a raclette or a fondue. These wines can easily compete with the finest wines of France – just follow the route des vignobles in Savoie Mont Blanc to see for yourself! Three itineraries take you from cellar to cellar, with tastings along the way and the chance to meet and share the enthusiasm of the local winemakers. Be sure to visit the campsite bar and enjoy a glass of something very refreshing and very local!

 

Fish from the lakes and rivers of Savoie

The Savoie is a mountain region where water is an integral part of the landscape. With shimmering lakes and cascading rivers, there are many fishing opportunities. A glance at local menus shows that fish and shellfish feature prominently in the Savoyard gastronomy. Perch, trout, pike, monkfish and crayfish are some of the freshwater species that are caught in Savoie and are often on offer in restaurants, not to mention the féra, a close relative of the trout and speciality of Lake Geneva.

 

Savoy, a star destination

With Marc Veyrat, the famous chef with 3 stars in the Michelin guide, the gastronomy of the Savoie has reached a new high. He is not alone as a celebrated chef of the Savoie Mont Blanc region. It has 30 starred chefs, including four with 3 Michelin stars. Among the new generation, Jean Sulpice, not yet 40 years old, has given back his two stars at the Auberge du Père Bise on the shores of Lake Annecy. Eating well in Savoie is easy! As well as the prestigious restaurants, there are countless traditional eateries to welcome you in an authentic setting. The menus may be less elaborate but there are traditional recipes all featuring local products. Above all, wherever you stay, be sure to sample the fare at the campsite restaurant – the delicious menus, and value for money, are generally excellent and showcase the finest Savoyard specialities.

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SERVICE : 44 emplacements viabilisés et ombragés Sanitaires chauffés – Douches chaudes Espace dédié aux personnes handicapées Zone de service camping-car Jeux pour enfants et terrain de pétanque Wifi gratuit Machine à laver le linge Barbecue Garage à vélos

SERVICE : 44 emplacements viabilisés et ombragés Sanitaires chauffés – Douches chaudes Espace dédié aux personnes handicapées Zone de service camping-car Jeux pour enfants et terra... More info

Termignon la Vanoise

Camping situé à au coeur du village de Termignon qui est la plus grande commune du Parc National de la Vanoise et faisant partie de la vallée de la haute Maurienne. Le village de Termignon a su préserver ses coutumes et traditions agricoles (fabrication du bleu de Termignon).

Camping situé à au coeur du village de Termignon qui est la plus grande commune du Parc National de la Vanoise et faisant partie de la vallée de la haute Maurienne. Le village de T... More info

LES GETS

Dans un cadre prestigieux au cœur des alpes face à la chaine du Mont-Blanc. Passez vos vacances au camping le Frêne, c'est l'assurance d'être reçu chaleureusement et profiter d'un agréable séjour dans un cadre exceptionnel.

Dans un cadre prestigieux au cœur des alpes face à la chaine du Mont-Blanc. Passez vos vacances au camping le Frêne, c'est l'assurance d'être reçu chaleureusement et profiter d'un ... More info

SCIEZ

Three stars campsite situated in Haute-Savoie (France), on the shores of Lake Geneva, 300 meters from the beach and the marina of Sciez-sur-Léman, in a quiet and green place. Pitches for tents or caravans. Rental of comfortable cottages 4 / 6 people. Solar hot water, service area for motorhome, playground for children. Label 'Green Key' since 2004 and _Camping Qualité _ since 2009

Three stars campsite situated in Haute-Savoie (France), on the shores of Lake Geneva, 300 meters from the beach and the marina of Sciez-sur-Léman, in a quiet and green place. Pitch... More info

DETRIER

Découvrez le camping du Lac Saint Clair de La Rochette, idéalement situé au coeur de la Savoie. Près des Thermes d'Allevard les Bains et de la Station de ski du Collet d'Allevard, La Rochette est à égale distance d'Albertville, Chambéry ou Grenoble. Au pied du massif de Belledonne, le camping du Lac Saint Clair vous accueille dans un cadre arboré, vous offrant calme, détente et repos. Le camping s... More info

Découvrez le camping du Lac Saint Clair de La Rochette, idéalement situé au coeur de la Savoie. Près des Thermes d'Allevard les Bains et de la Station de ski du Collet d'Allevard, ... More info

SAINT JORIOZ

Located in the heart of the French Alps, a wonderful place with a rich culture and history, the 'SOLITAIRE DU LAC', wich is situated at on altitude of 460 m, is proud of being situated on the shores of the ANNECY Lake.

Located in the heart of the French Alps, a wonderful place with a rich culture and history, the 'SOLITAIRE DU LAC', wich is situated at on altitude of 460 m, is proud of being si... More info

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