Les Charmettes

Les Charmettes is an 18th-century country house in Chambéry furnished with period objects and household items from that era. The garden surrounds the building and shows how life unfolded in this place.

The house became home to a major French thinker in the 1730s, giving the region special historical importance. The time spent there influenced later works and ideas that would shape Europe.

The house name evokes the charm and grace that Rousseau found there, and today it shows how a well-to-do couple lived in the 18th century. The rooms give a sense of daily life from that era, from living spaces to personal objects.

Visitors can explore the house with guided tours available in multiple languages and should know that rooms are connected by stairs. The season significantly affects the garden landscape and the visiting experience.

The botanical garden still shows plants and layout inspired by interests of a famous resident. This scientific collection is less known than the house itself, but it tells a different story about life there.

Location: Chambéry

Official opening: 1812

Address: 890 chemin des Charmettes

Website: https://chambery.fr/302-les-charmettes.htm

GPS coordinates: 45.55324,5.92969

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:47