Rumilly is a small town in Haute-Savoie located about twenty kilometers south of the city of Annecy, it is the capital of the Albanais region! At about 400 meters above sea level. The town of Rumilly is home to around 15,000 residents and covers an area of 1689 hectares.
Rumilly is part of the Annecy district and the Rumilly canton and is one of the ten largest towns in Haute-Savoie. There are three rivers, namely the Fier, the Néphaz, and the Chéran, as well as a body of water: The Pérouses water body, where you can find right next to it the karting circuit.
Rumilly is an active small town where you can find more than 250 shops in the city center and outskirts with several commercial areas. Large companies are established in Rumilly and have made it one of their production strongholds: Tefal, Salomon, and Nestlé.
History and heritage
Rumilly Museum
This site retraces the history of the town and its inhabitants. Temporary exhibitions, workshops, and activities such as “The escape game at the museum” are very popular.
Address: 5 place de la manufacture, 74150 Rumilly.
The Bernardines Chapel
This historical monument is owned by the town. The chapel recalls the important role that this order played in the history of the city.
The Ramparts Street
This ancient street overlooks the river Néphaz where two rows of walls protected the town during the Middle Ages from external attacks.
Must-see tourist sites near Rumilly
Thanks to its central position, Rumilly allows you to visit four tourist sites worth a detour:
- The Gorges du Fier: this magnificent developed natural site allows you to walk above the torrent on walkways. This grand canyon is useful for understanding geology through an educational trail.
- The Secret Gardens of Vaulx: open from October to May, this 7,000 m² garden is a landscape journey between an Andalusian garden, a priest’s garden, and a lyre garden. Light refreshments are also offered.
- The Château de Montrottier: located near the Gorges du Fier in Lovagny, this large medieval monument houses the incredible curiosity cabinet of Léon Marès. Children can dig into the costume trunk for a disguised visit. Discovering the gardens is also highly recommended.
- The Château de Clermont: this remarkable testimony of the Renaissance is located between Rumilly, Seyssel, and Frangy. The visit can be made in a playful way to please children. Storytelling walks, role-playing games, and a police investigation allow you to travel back in time.
The best-rated hotels
Depending on your budget, we have selected two hotels in Rumilly that offer excellent value for money and receive very good customer reviews:
Couett’ Hôtel Rumilly
A convenient location, 3 minutes from the train station, this establishment has beautiful well-equipped rooms. The Clermont and Montrottier castles are great outings to discover the region. The Savoie-Grand-Revard ski resort is 37 km away.
From €69 per night.
Domitys Les Deux Lacs
Indoor pool, quality dining, gym, and library for this senior residence open to all. Calm and cleanliness are paramount. The train station is located 250 meters away, which is very convenient for business travel.
From €99 per night.
The llamas and saffron of Salagine
This outing allows you to discover llamas in nature just a few kilometers from Rumilly as well as saffron cultivation. Children can pet and brush the llamas. Obstacle courses and a walk towards the Crosagny ponds are offered. We recommend equipping yourself with a pair of binoculars to observe the fauna and flora of the water bodies.
A presentation of saffron cultivation, saffron products, and tastings are possible. Recipe cards are offered to visitors.
Address: 754 route du Grand Salagine, 74150 Bloye.
The Bridge of the Abyss
This structure connects two small municipalities, Cusy and Gruffy, in Haute-Savoie. It was built in 1887 by engineer Baudin. This metal suspension bridge is 64 m long. It overlooks the Chéran river from a height of 96 m. Visitors benefit from a breathtaking view of the Chéran chaos.
A walk allows you to visit the site by parking on the Cusy side. The start is located at the foot of the sign, crossing the bridge and going up 500 m towards Gruffy. You descend to the riverbed to admire the chaos. The return is through the forest along the meadows. Orchids grow in the grass in this area. Picnic tables are available. Then the final climb brings you back to your starting point.
Cultural and sports facilities
Numerous and quality cultural facilities
The town of Rumilly offers various quality cultural facilities:
- The Quai des Arts performance hall: This hall has a very varied and quality program every year that caters to all ages and audiences: music, young audiences, theater, dance, circus. Address: Place d’armes, 74150 Rumilly.
- The municipal school of music, dance, and theater of Rumilly: This school allows its students to receive a complete artistic education, from musical awakening to confirmed amateur practice. The following dances are on the program: classical, contemporary, jazz, and current music. Address: Maison de l’Albanais, Rue de l’annexion, 74150 Rumilly.
- The Quai des Arts media library: located in the same place as the Quai des Arts hall, you can read and borrow many works.
- Cinema: Les lumières de la ville. This cinema complex offers 3 rooms for 516 seats. An interesting approach, the town owns the cinema and has it operated by a private company. Art and essay films, for children, but also for the general public, are screened. Address: 18 avenue Roosevelt, 74150 Rumilly.
School education includes: 4 kindergartens, 4 primary schools including one private, 2 middle schools, and 4 high schools including two vocational.
Where to play sports in Rumilly?
- The municipal swimming pool: is a sports, recreational, and family space open in summer from July 1 to September 30. The facility includes: two pools, a paddling pool, sunbathing areas, children’s games, ping-pong and volleyball courts, a bar restaurant, and picnic areas, swimming and aquagym classes are offered. Address: 23 rue de Michelstadt 74150 Rumilly.
- The Plan d’Eau leisure base: this is an emblematic site of life in Rumilly that offers: a bike path, a supervised sandy beach, children’s play areas, a vitality area, and fishing spaces.
- Two leisure centers welcome children from 3 to 10 years old: La Mosaïque (Rue Pierre Salteur) and Do’minos (Avenue Roosevelt).
Education
School education includes: 4 kindergartens, 4 primary schools including one private, 2 middle schools, and 4 high schools including two vocational.
Markets in Rumilly
Two markets are held every week in Rumilly offering quality products. The cheeses are highlighted, with many local specialties, such as creamy reblochon.
- On Thursday from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., a food and clothing market with 40 vendors takes place at the Town Hall square and under the Grenette.
- On Saturday from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., a market exclusively for producers is offered under the Grenette.
Nearby parking is free with disc parking.
Public transport
The Rumilly agglomeration offers a complete public transport service with 40 bus stops:
- Three bus lines connect the main sites of the town, the train station is the place for various connections.
- Five mini-bus lines with 28 seats serve two lines from Monday to Saturday from 6:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. A third line can be used on request.
Ticket book of 10 adult tickets for €7.5 and book of 10 tickets for youth and seniors for €5. You can check real-time routes and schedules.
A car-sharing service called “Cityz” is available with two cars for rent at the Manufacture square.
Town Hall
- The Town Hall of Rumilly is open from Monday to Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 1:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. and on Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Address: Place de l’Hôtel de Ville, BP 100, 74152 Rumilly cedex. Official website: Town Hall of Rumilly.
- Tourist office: www.rumilly-tourisme.com
- Community of communes of Rumilly: www.cc-canton-rumilly.fr
