Le Phare

Le Phare is a large multipurpose concert and event venue in Chambéry, distinguished by contemporary architecture featuring a glazed ring surrounding the building's elliptical core. The main hall can accommodate approximately 6,000 visitors, while its flexible configuration allows it to host concerts, shows, sporting competitions and other large-scale events.

The interior is designed so that the stage, floor and seating areas can be adapted to the type of event. Modern technical infrastructure supports demanding sound and lighting productions, while a combination of seated and standing configurations creates different audience experiences, from major concert productions to fully seated events.

The venue is located at 800 Avenue du Grand Arietaz, Chambéry, France, next to the Parc des Expositions complex. Visitors arriving by car can use extensive parking areas shared with the venue and exhibition complex, while the Le Phare - Parc Expos bus stop is located nearby. For a broader overview of transport from other parts of Chambéry and connections with the surrounding area, see the city transport information below.

Chambéry, the historic centre of Savoy in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, is a compact French Alpine city where concerts, sporting events, trade fairs and cultural events can easily be combined with a city break. Among the most important event venues are Le Phare, a multipurpose arena for concerts, shows and sport, and the Savoiexpo complex, which hosts trade fairs, exhibitions and larger events. Thanks to the proximity of the city centre, restaurants and accommodation, visitors can plan their event visit without long transfers while still making time to discover the city.

Urban mobility relies on the Synchro Bus network, which connects the centre of Chambéry with different neighbourhoods and event venues; Le Phare can be reached by bus from the railway station area. The main railway hub is Gare de Chambéry - Challes-les-Eaux, with regional and intercity connections, while the closest airport for air travel is Aéroport Chambéry Savoie Mont Blanc, only a few minutes from the city by road. This combination of trains, local buses, taxis and road connections makes it easier to reach arenas and sports venues for visitors arriving in Chambéry from other parts of France or from abroad.

Before or after an event, it is worth walking through Chambéry's historic centre, where narrow streets, passageways and Savoyard façades extend around Place Saint-Léger. Rue de Boigne connects two of the city's landmarks, Fontaine des Éléphants and Château des ducs de Savoie, allowing the main sights to be explored on foot in a short time. For a quieter end to the day, visitors can head towards the paths along the Leysse river, which flows through Chambéry, and complement a concert or sporting visit with the atmosphere of an Alpine city.