Chambery, France
Member since
2019Exchange dates | Duration |
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July 20, 2024 - August 04, 2024 | 2 weeks |
House near lakes and mountains in Savoie (Alps). Nice for bathing, skiing and walking in the mountains.
Hello, W
We are a couple of teachers having 2 girls (born in 2006 and 2009) and a boy (born in 2013).
We love nature and sport.
Our house of 160 m² :
- On the ground flloor : a large entrance, a garage and a room with bathroom.
- On the first flloor : living room, kitchen, 2 bedrooms and a bathroom.
- On the second floor : 2 bedrooms and a bathroom.
The garden of 500 m² is equipped with games for children (trampoline, ping-pong, soccer goal, basket ball hoop, table football).
We also have a swimming pool (6m x 4m).
The house is in a quiet area and it is close to the amenities of the center of the city of Challes-les-Eaux. In addition to the shops, there are the casino, a cinema, the water course with fitness trail and supervised swimming.
Challes-les-Eaux is a spa resort located between the Bauges Regional Nature Park and the Chartreuse Regional Nature Park. The town is a few kilometers from Chambéry, capital of Savoie.
Near :
- beaches of Lake Bourget 18 km (largest natural lake in France)
- other small lakes: Lake Aiguebelette 28 km, Lake St. Andrew 7 km and Lake Thuile 14 km.
- ski resorts: Féclaz and Margériaz 21 km (30 min.), 7 Laux 44 km (45 min.), Val Thorens Orelle 87 km (1h), and many more.
- the cities of Aix-les-Bains at 24km (25 min.), Annecy at 57km (45 min.), Grenoble at 53km (45 min.) and Lyon at 100 km (1h).
The region has plenty of outdoor activities:
- Bike paths, as well as many marked trails for hiking and mountain biking are directly accessible.
- climbing sites in Saint-Alban-Leysse (4 km), Yenne (30km) and all around Lake Bourget.
- All water sports at Lake Bourget and Aiguebelette.
- the 9-hole golf course in Apremont 10 km away and the 18-hole golf course in Aix-les-Bains
- glider (sailplane) can be practice in Challes-les-Eaux.
A non-simultaneous exchange is also possible.
Do not hesitate to contact us, we remain at your disposal for further information.
Our Family
- 2 Adults
- 3 Children
- 13 Exchanges made
Occupation
- teachers
Our Home
- House Type: House
- Floor: 3
- Environment: In a small town
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 3
- Sleeping Capacity: 10
- Living Area: 160 m2
References
In my house
- Pets - Not allowed
- Small children - Allowed
Exchange Types
- Non-simultaneous exchange
- Home exchange
Indoor
- Free internet access
- Computer available
- Central heating
- Toys and games
- Washing machine
- Dishwasher
- Clothes dryer
- Television
- Piano
- Guitar
Outdoor
- Garden
- Terrace or deck
- Balcony
- BBQ
- Garage
- Private swimming pool
- Bicycles: 3
Facilities
- Non-smoking house
- Use/Exchange of car
- Seclusion/Privacy
Our Destination Wish List
- Italy
- Spain
- Portugal
- Greece
- Croatia
- Sicily, Italy
- Balearic Islands, Spain
- Azores, Portugal
Spoken Languages
- English
- Deutsch
Occupation
- teachers
Children
- Girl - Age: 15
- Girl - Age: 18
- Boy - Age: 11
Pets
- We do not have pets.
References
This member has completed 13 home exchanges. Those referenced below may contain feedback/impression from its exchange partners:
Barcelona, Spain
ES1015937Beautiful house in an unbeatable setting to get to know the Savoia area. The house has large windows that let light in from all sides. The house is surrounded by terraces and a swimming pool.The Brondel family was very friendly throughout the exchange process.