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Coordinates: 45°39.9167′N, 6°22.7167′E Commune of Albertville
View of Albertville Albertville (Arpitan : Arbèrtvile) is a town and commune in southeast France, in the Savoie département, in the French Alps. The town is best known for hosting the 1992 Winter Olympics. Albertville is situated on the Arly River, close to the confluence with the Isère River. Its altitude is between 345 and 2,037m. Nearby mountains include: Belle Etoile, Dent de Conse, Négresse, Roche Pourrie, Mirantin, Pointe de la Grande Journée, and chaîne du Grand Arc. Nearby mountain ranges include: the Bauges; the Beaufortain; and the beginning of the Vanoise. Albertville was founded in 1836 by the Sardinian king Charles Albert. It also consists of the medieval town of Conflans, which has buildings dating back to the 14th century.Since then, Albertville has developed trade between France, Italy, and Switzerland; and industries such as paper mills and hydroelectricity can be found on its river.
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