Les Charmettes
Les Charmettes, maison de Jean-Jacques Rousseau
The country cottage where the young Rousseau lived with Madame de Warens, which he recalled in his Confessions as the happiest days of his life.
Les Charmettes lies in a valley about 2 km south of central Chambéry. Rousseau lived here from 1736 to 1742, reading and reflecting, and later recalled the period fondly in his Confessions. The house retains its 18th-century furnishings, and behind it are terraced gardens, grape arbors, and an orchard, making for a quiet setting. Admission is free, but opening hours are limited. It is about a 30-minute walk from the city center along a peaceful country lane.
Opening hours
Wed–Sun, partial hours (check official website)
Nearby sights
- Chambéry Cathedral
- Musée Savoisien
- Chambéry Old Town & Place Saint-Léger
- Fontaine des Éléphants
- Château des Ducs de Savoie
- Musée des Beaux-Arts de Chambéry
- Croix du Nivolet
- Mont Granier