Savoy. The crown of the Alps

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 ingenuity transformed the mountains into lines of defence, controlling key passages and building a unique territorial identity. The…

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 royal reserves in the Alpine valleys, each stage shows how the Savoy transformed hunting into a true ritual of power, leisure and rep…

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 intertwined with the representation of power. The Savoy designed the territory as a network of interconnected residences, chosen for thei…

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, founding legends were born and the defensive structures that would accompany the Savoy family for centuries were consolidated. The…

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 baroque splendour of Turin to the sea of Genoa to preserve it, the Shroud has marked different places and peoples, uniting devoti…

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 Le Bourget-du-Lac, the itinerary traces centuries of power, spirituality and sentiment. It is the landscape that enchanted Alphonse…

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 taste. A widespread heritage, sculpted by extraordinary architects such as Guarini, Juvarra, Melano and Palagi, in which each place…

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 loves and vendettas unfolds, in which history is intertwined with legend. In the halls of Palazzo Madama, the plots of the Savoys are…