Explore the most iconic places of the House of Savoy.

Travel through Italy and France among residences, palaces, and gardens that tell a piece of our history.

Abbey of Hautecombe

Overlooking Lac du Bourget amid the green hills of Savoie, Hautecombe Abbey is a true architectural jewel. Founded in the 12th century by Cistercian monks, it was chosen for its isolated and contemplative location. Its history blends faith, art and dynasties: it became the mausoleum of the House of Savoy, welcoming sovereigns, saints and even two…

Abbey of Novalesa

At the foot of Mont Cenis, the Abbey of Novalesa, founded in 726, is one of Europe's oldest jewels. A crossroads of peoples, armies and pilgrims, it soon became a spiritual beacon for the Alpine arc. Over the centuries it has intertwined its history with the House of Savoy: during the Saracen raids, the monks found refuge in Turin and later, in th…

Pollenzo Agency

Pollenzo, a charming village in the heart of the Langhe and Roero, surprises with its timeless charm and unique atmosphere. The transformation of this place is linked to the vision of King Charles Albert who, in 1833, sensed its agricultural potential and turned it into a model winery. Among lush vineyards and historic cellars, innovative winemaki…

Aime-la-Plagne

Aime, in the heart of the Tarentaise valley, is a picturesque town surrounded by greenery, characterized by a sunny landscape and gentle slopes. With a history dating back to the dawn of civilization, it was a strategic crossing point for the Savoyards, attracted by its privileged location and access to the surrounding valleys. Today, Aime is a vi…

Albertville

Located among the majestic French Alps, Albertville is a city that combines the charm of tradition with the energy of modernity. Founded in 1835 at the behest of King Charles Albert of Savoy, it was born from the merger of Conflans, L'Hôpital, and Saint-Sigismond. This meeting of past and future has created a dynamic city, known worldwide for host…

Archconfraternity of the Holy Crucifix

In Caramagna Piemonte, the Arciconfraternita del Santissimo Crocifisso (Archconfraternity of the Holy Crucifix) took shape around the church of Santa Croce, started in 1668 by the Disciplinants. Built next to Porta Nuova and designed by Francesco Lanfranchi, the church was part of the religious fervour of Savoy Piedmont, also supported by the devo…

Aussois

Aussois, a charming village in Savoie, is situated at an altitude of 1,500 meters on a plateau in the Maurienne valley, at the gateway to the Vanoise National Park. Its strategic location between France and Italy has made it a key control point over the centuries, especially for the Savoy dynasty. In the 19th century, to protect the kingdom from p…

Avrieux

Avrieux, in the heart of the Maurienne Valley, is a charming village in Savoie, nicknamed the "little Nice" for its mountainous-Mediterranean climate. Located at the gateway to the Vanoise National Park, the village is framed by a spectacular rocky amphitheater, with the barrier of the Esseillon forts to the east and the Saint Benoît waterfall to…

Barolo

Vineyard-embroidered hillsides that seamlessly embrace one another. Plays of light and shadow, of mists and fogs that blend like the colors of a pictorial palette. Here rises, on a low plateau to which the place name itself (from the Celtic "bas reul," low place) would seem to refer, the commune of Barolo, landscape fulcrum of those Langhe UNESCO…

Basilica of Superga

On the hill of Superga, overlooking Turin and the Alps, stands the majestic basilica commissioned by Victor Amadeus II of Savoy in 1706 as a vow for the city's liberation from the French siege. A monument of faith and triumph, it became a symbol of Savoyan power: visible from across the plain, it aligns scenically with the grand royal residences,…

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Itineraries

Castles and fortifications: the military legacy of the Savoy family

Between valleys and Alpine passes, the fortresses of the Piedmont and Valle d'Aosta Alps tell the story of borders, wars and military strategies that shaped the territory. This itinerary lets you discover how men and in…

Kings and hunting: a journey through royal palaces and reserves

This itinerary recounts the historical link between the House of Savoy and the world of hunting, combining history, architecture and nature. From the majestic hunting residences on the Turin plain to the castles and roy…

King's time: the quiet between leisure and representation

This itinerary recounts the most fascinating and human side of Savoy power: leisure time. Villas, castles and suburban residences became places for holidays, hunting, festivals and seasonal stays, where rest was intertw…

The cradle of the Savoy dynasty

The Combe de Savoie and the Moorish valley, nestled between vineyards, castles and Alpine passes, is the territory where the history of the Savoy dynasty has its oldest roots. Here the first lordly powers were formed, f…

The way of the Shroud

This itinerary traces the long journey of the Shroud, a relic that crossed centuries and borders, becoming a symbol of faith and power for the House of Savoy. From the legendary Orient to the court of Chambéry, from the…

Le Bourget: the lake of dukes and romantics

Le Bourget, the largest lake in France, is a place where the history of Savoy is intertwined with romantic poetry. From Chambéry, the ancient ducal capital, to the shores immersed in the tranquillity of Hautecombe and L…

The Women of the House of Savoy: Power, Culture and Territories between Piedmont and Savoy

This itinerary tells the story of the House of Savoy through the eyes of its female protagonists: women in government, patrons of the arts, queens and figures who have often been sidelined in the official narrative, yet…

Royal Architectures

Along this route we will discover the "royal" architecture that shaped the Savoy court: buildings designed for the representation of power, for religious devotion, for the pleasure of hunting or for the ostentation of t…

Savoy. The crown of the Alps

From the snowy peaks of Mont Cenis to the baroque salons of Turin, from the Alpine fortresses of the Maurienne to the hidden gardens of Racconigi, 'Savoy. The Crown of the Alps' is a journey through the symbolic places…

Court plots

Trame di Corte is a journey through passion, power and mystery in the most fascinating dwellings of Piedmont. From the forbidden letters of court to the dungeons of the Acaja, a tale of ladies and sovereigns, secret lov…

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