Savoie – a great French study destination this summer

Summer is always a good time to visit Savoie, but this year there will be even more than usual going on. Whether you choose the stunning lakeside town of Annecy, or the historical capital of the region, Chambery as your study destination, you’ll have plenty to do outside of lessons.

This year marks the 150th anniversary of the Savoie region becoming part of France, an event which will be celebrated by concerts, festivals and street parties all throughout the summer.

In addition this year, Chambery has the honour of hosting the 10th stage of the Tour de France. The tour is one of France’s premier sporting events, and is watched by a huge number of people, who follow the event year after year. The path of the tour varies every year, and towns are always very proud to be included in the route. There is a real festival atmosphere as the riders pass through, which will be particularly prevalent in Chambery this year (on 14th July) as the townspeople celebrate both the 150th anniversary, and Bastille Day too!

A further event this summer, which takes place annually, is Annecy’s Lake Festival. The festival will be held on 7th August, and includes some spectacular fireworks, illuminated cruises and, in true French fashion, lots of eating and drinking!

If you want to complement all the parties and festivals with a bit of downtime though, the good news is that you’ll be in the right place. Whether you want to relax by a lake, or do some walking in the tranquil mountain landscapes, you’ll be spoilt for choice in Savoie.

And if all of this still isn’t enough to convince you, it’s worth also bearing in mind that the schools in Annecy and Chambery are offering a special offer of 4 weeks for the price of 3 in June, July and August…a fantastic deal considering the popularity of the region, and the array of events that you can enjoy this summer.

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