Guidebook for Samoëns
Shopping
the main supermarket with an excellent selection of everything
the main supermarket with a great choice of everything, including petrol station.
33 locals recommend
Carrefour Market
1365 Route de Taningesthe main supermarket with a great choice of everything, including petrol station.
Intersport Rent
84 Rte de la Piazski gear, walking equipment, knowledgeable ski fit staff
Essentials
a short walk, great place for early morning baguette and pain au chocolat
sherpa
224 Rue des Billets
Tiffanie
121 Grande Ruelovely bakery with café and seating area
Parks & Nature
Two lakes with great views across the mountains. Children's Playpark, tennis, indoor climbing, cafe, golf driving range into the lake, can now swim in the lower lake
Espace Le Bois aux Dames
Voie Communale N°8Two lakes with great views across the mountains. Children's Playpark, tennis, indoor climbing, cafe, golf driving range into the lake, can now swim in the lower lake
Alpine botanical gardens. A relaxing place to walk and admire the scenery
41 locals recommend
Jaÿsinia
30 Rue du ParcAlpine botanical gardens. A relaxing place to walk and admire the scenery
Sandy beach, swimming lake, adventure rope climbing, splash adventure, horse riding, bike/scooter track, paddle boarding, restaurant/cafe, ice cream van
24 locals recommend
Lake Bleu Leisure Center
Les EssertinSandy beach, swimming lake, adventure rope climbing, splash adventure, horse riding, bike/scooter track, paddle boarding, restaurant/cafe, ice cream van
Sightseeing
A quiet place. Go inside to see the bells and unusual font
Église Notre-Dame de l'Assomption de Samoëns
Chemin Rural du ChâteauA quiet place. Go inside to see the bells and unusual font
Entertainment
Ideal for rainy days! Mainly French language, sometimes English with subtitles.
11 locals recommend
Cinéma Salle Municipale Le Criou
219 Rue des BilletsIdeal for rainy days! Mainly French language, sometimes English with subtitles.
The town square, covered marketplace. Free entertainment most evenings during holiday seasons. Games, music, drinks plus the nativity scene at Christmas with real animals!
La Grenette
D907The town square, covered marketplace. Free entertainment most evenings during holiday seasons. Games, music, drinks plus the nativity scene at Christmas with real animals!
Food scene
Red Rock Café
71 Rue des Billetsnearest bar, sports on the TVs, with outside area. Reasonably family-friendly.
Covey's Irish Pub
Avenue du Fer À Chevalanother favourite bar, a short walk along the main road
Lovely atmosphere, friendly staff, great pizzas, but do book early as it is very busy!
10 locals recommend
Restaurant Le Sérac (restaurant, pizzeria, spécialités savoyardes)
79 Rue des GlaciersLovely atmosphere, friendly staff, great pizzas, but do book early as it is very busy!
A little bit further away, but great food: traditional and pizzas, friendly staff, don't forget to book-it gets busy!
6 locals recommend
La Puzze
409 Rte de SamoënsA little bit further away, but great food: traditional and pizzas, friendly staff, don't forget to book-it gets busy!
More expensive, not very family-friendly, but good quality traditional Savoyarde menu.
19 locals recommend
Auberge de Montagne la Table de Fifine
612 Chem. de la CourMore expensive, not very family-friendly, but good quality traditional Savoyarde menu.
The Place To Be
132 Grande RueSmall, cosy bar, a bit like a friendly British pub!
The Place To Be
132 Grande Ruecosy, friendly bar.
Neighbourhoods
Further up the valley, past Gorges des Tines, a quieter neighbourhood. Great walks up the valley at
Cirque du Fer-à-Cheval.
Сикст-Фер-а-Швал
Further up the valley, past Gorges des Tines, a quieter neighbourhood. Great walks up the valley at
Cirque du Fer-à-Cheval.