Albertville ( French pronunciation: [albɛʁvil] ; Arpitan : Arbèrtvile ) is a subprefecture of the Savoie department in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region in Southeastern France . It is best known for hosting the 1992 Winter Olympics and Paralympics . In 2018, the commune had a population of 19,214; its urban area had 39,780 inhabitants.
5-507: Albertville is one of two subprefectures of the Savoie department, alongside Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne . Albertville is situated on the river Arly , close to the confluence with the river Isère . Its altitude ranges from 345 to 2,037 metres (1,132 to 6,683 ft). Nearby mountains include: Belle Étoile, Dent de Cons , Négresse , Roche Pourrie , Mirantin, Pointe de la Grande Journée , Chaîne du Grand Arc. Nearby mountain ranges include
10-652: The Bauges , the Beaufortain and the beginning of the Vanoise . The modern city of Albertville was formed in 1836 by King Charles Albert of Sardinia , who merged the medieval town of Conflans, which had buildings dating to the 14th century, with the town of L'Hôpital. Since then, Albertville has fostered trade between France, Italy and Switzerland. Industries such as paper mills and hydroelectricity are found along its river. The 1992 Winter Olympics were organised in
15-532: The Compagnie des chemins de fer de Paris à Lyon et à la Méditerranée (PLM). Albertville is twinned with: Subprefectures in France In France , a subprefecture ( French : sous-préfecture ) is the commune which is the administrative centre of a departmental arrondissement that does not contain the prefecture for its department . The term also applies to the building that houses
20-474: The Savoie region, with Albertville hosting it. Some of the sports venues were later adapted for other uses. Some sports venues still remain, such as the ice rink , La halle de glace Olympique , designed by the architect Jacques Kalisz. Despite this, the town remains more industrial than touristic. In 2003, the town was labelled a " Town of Art and History ". Albertville station was put into service in 1879 by
25-456: The administrative headquarters for an arrondissement. The civil servant in charge of a subprefecture is the subprefect , assisted by a general secretary . Between May 1982 and February 1988, subprefects were known instead by the title Deputy Commissioner of the Republic ( commissaire adjoint de la République ). Where the administration of an arrondissement is carried out from a prefecture,
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