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Trip to Chambery (+New Zealand/Costa Rica Dances)

Hosted by a member of the Turin Community Group
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Starts in 1 week
Sat 11 Jul 11:30 - Sun 12 Jul 18:30

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Anyone up for a weekend trip to Chambery? Just like one year ago, the capital town of Savoie will host a vast cultural program that features dances from around the world.

Plan then is to head to Chambery on Saturday afternoon and catch the New Zealand - Costa Rica dances on Saturday, Spain - United States on Sunday.

We'll also try to have a walk along the waterfall trail to Charmettes, following the footsteps of philosopher Rousseau. This will also allow us to visit the country house, where Rousseau spent most of his time (between Protected content Protected content , with benefactress Madame de Warens, as well as enjoy its botanical garden. This month the house also hosts an interesting exhibit on writer George Sand, who is most renowned for her relationship with Chopin.

Hiking-wise, we'll follow the itinerary listed at:

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Walk should take about 3 hours and is rated as easy.

More info about the festival of cultures:
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Needless to say, feel to join in at any time is more comfortable for you!

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How to reach Chambery: there are several options (trains/itabus/flixbus: so far, Flixbus is the most convenient)