Saint-Martin-de-Belleville is a former commune in the Savoie department in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region in south-eastern France. In January 2016, it was merged into the new commune of Les Belleville.
Saint-Martin-de-Belleville is where you will find some of the best restaurants in the French Alps, among them the 3 Michelin starred La Bouitte. It is also the setting for the infamous novel by the Marquis de Sade, The 120 Days of Sodom.
The settlement has stayed loyal to its origins. Its visitors will witness nothing less than an authentic Savoyard village with a clock tower, narrow alleys and stone and wood-clad farms with barns with vaulted ceilings. Saint Martin is a gateway to the famed Les 3 Vallées ski area and it is known for its high quality of chalet accommodation, its friendly atmosphere and its gourmet cuisine that will leave no space for the slightest complaint.
Saint Martin offers a great range of culinary options; from farmhouse restaurants that use their own produce, to gastronomic gems boasting 3 Michelin stars; the temptations are countless. This place will satisfy most of your senses and will add a touch of quality and luxury to every aspect of your holiday.
Saint Martin has a long history and tradition and invites you to find out about its heritage: Baroque-style churches and chapels, authentic hamlets and of course the old village of Saint Martin whose story will be a majestic journey back in time will leave no visitor uninterested.
If you are a foodie and a winter sports lover you are spot on!
The largest linked ski area in the world is nestled in the heart of the iconic French Alps, the 3 Valleys offers 335 linked ski runs of varying difficulty and at differing altitudes. Unfairly maligned by some as simply an 'industrial' ski area catering to the masses, the 3 Vallees can provide a sensational French Alps ski experience for even the most hardened, discerning, or budget conscious powder hound. It is the perfect holiday destination for keen skiers and snowboarders. Here you can enjoy gorgeous pistes, sleep at beautiful chalets, and eat at gourmet restaurants with spectacular views.
Awe-inspiring mountains, crystal-clear lakes, pristine forests, and rushing waterfalls are the main elements that you will meet at the French Alps! The most magnificent natural scenery in Europe, French Alps offer lots of activities, from hiking, biking and mountain climbing in summer to skiing and snowboarding during winter. Beautiful mountain villages and famous ski resorts such as Chamonix, Val d'Isère, and Portes du Soleil offer over the top facilities. It’s the ideal combination of culture and leisure. French Alps with their famous sight of Mont Blanc and the historical region of old Savoy and Dauphine attract a plethora of visitors every year!
The world’s most visited country, France with more than 89 million visitors each year rightfully seduces travelers with its culture, stunning landscape comprising of Alpine mountains, beautiful meadows, farms, rivers and spectacular sea coast France is about art and architecture. The country's cultural sights and rich history is staggering – in volume and diversity. There are plenty of things to see and do in France which is blessed with beautiful landscapes and diverse geography.
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