In 1860, Savoy became French. One hundred and fifty years later, only a faint trace of this event remains in national historiography.
In the hearts of the Savoyard people, Savoie's attachment to France is still very much alive.
In the hearts of the Savoyard people, Savoie's attachment to France is still very much alive.
"Annexation" was the result of a slow process, which accelerated after the Plombières interview on July 21, 1858. The interplay of alliances, war and propaganda - both pro- and anti-annexation - enabled the countries of Savoy and Nice to be peacefully attached to France by a broad popular consensus.
Groups welcome on Tuesdays and Thursdays, by prior reservation only, by e-mail: bibliotheque@mairielachapelledabondance.fr or by telephone: 07 72 05 59 31.
Groups welcome on Tuesdays and Thursdays, by prior reservation only, by e-mail: bibliotheque@mairielachapelledabondance.fr or by telephone: 07 72 05 59 31.
Accessibility
Accessible for wheelchairs with assistance
Rates
Free of charge.
Opening times
From 27 April 2026 until 20 November 2026
From 27 April 2026 until 20 November 2026
Monday
09:00 - 12:00
14:00 - 18:00
Tuesday
09:00 - 12:00
14:00 - 17:30
Wednesday
09:00 - 12:00
14:00 - 18:00
Thursday
09:00 - 12:00
14:00 - 17:30
Friday
09:00 - 12:00
14:00 - 18:00
Saturday
09:00 - 12:00
14:00 - 17:30
Sunday
Closed
During summer school vacations: open every day.
Location
Contact The Savoy of the Annexation" exhibition
Spoken languages
Spoken languages
