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St Martin de Belleville

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St Martin de Belleville Property Guide

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St Martin de Belleville – full of charm and character

St Martin de Belleville, which is found in the bottom of the Belleville Valley in the Alps of eastern France, is not a large town, but it is one which draws back its visitors time after time. It has a real Savoyard charm and character, unlike many purpose built resorts. You will, of course, find all the attributes of a ski resort here, with a lively social scene and shops full of trendy ski and board wear. But underlying and underpinning it all is a real old town with a heart and history.

Postcard pretty

The town lies at the bottom of the valley, and its pretty wooden chalets with the mountain backdrop make a heart stoppingly attractive picture in any season. With links to the Three Valleys slopes for serious skiing, St Martin offers excellent snow sports for all levels of ability, and for all ages.

Lively aprés ski

The town is known for its lively aprés ski scene. Although there are no nightclubs as such, and the social scene revolves around the bars and even the local Salles des Fêtes, the young and trendy have a wonderful time with the innovative entertainments laid on by the multi national bar owners and seasonal workers. You can try your hand at sumo wrestling in the Brewskis bar, or perhaps a little pillow fighting on a greasy pole sounds like your idea of fun?

For the more discerning

Don't worry, if this isn't your scene you can take in the more grown up and chilled atmosphere of the Piano Rock/Bar known as the Pourquoi Pas?. The Yukon Bar has a roaring log fire for added atmosphere, and there are many more to choose from.

Dining out, Savoyard style

The Savoie department has its own very distinctive gourmet style, and there are plenty of opportunities to sample this delicious mountain fare in St Martin de Belleville. The town has a number of excellent restaurants and eateries, with everything from pizzas to fine gourmet dining on offer. Should you be overtaken by hunger whilst out on the slopes, you can even dine at high altitude... there are three chalet-style restaurants at various locations up the mountains!

How to get there

The nearest airports to St Martin de Belleville are those of Lyon, Grenoble and St Etienne. Lyon is served by Air France, bmibaby, British Airways, easyJet and bmi; Grenoble by Ryanair and easyJet; and St Etienne by Ryanair. Travelling by rail you can access Lyon and Grenoble by the superfast and efficient TGV, having changed from Eurostar at Paris or Lille.

Property prices and availability in and around St Martin de Belleville

St Martin de Belleville has a real variety of property buying possibilities. There are the swanky apartments and chalets in the best parts of town, which will command a high price, yet a little outside the town you may well be lucky enough to pick up a dilapidated barn to renovate for a bargain price. If you fancy property in the Alps, this little town could be a great place to look.

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St Martin de Belleville AT A GLANCE

WHERE IS St Martin de Belleville?

St Martin de Belleville is located in eastern France, in the French Alps. It lies in the centre of the Savoie department.

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IN THE REGION OF RHÔNE-ALPES

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IN THE DEPARTMENT OF SAVOIE

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Population: 2,532

Access: By air: The nearest airports are those of St Etienne, Lyon and Geneva. By rail: The TGV will take you to Lyon or Grenoble from Paris or Lille.

Economy: The town's economy is affected greatly by tourism, although traditional agriculture still plays a part.

Interesting fact: Although not a huge resort, St Martin de Belleville is renowned for its lively aprés ski scene and unusual bar games! You can try sumo wrestling, pillow fighting on a greasy pole, karaoke and numerous others, best faced after at least a few drinks!