Savoie
Americannoun
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a department of E France, in Rhône-Alpes region. Capital: Chambéry. Pop: 386 246 (2003 est). Area: 6188 sq km (2413 sq miles)
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the French name for Savoy 1
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The author also tackles tartiflette, a gooey mixture of Reblochon cheese, potatoes, onions and lardons from the Savoie region that’s the food of protests in the 10th, loved by demonstrators and police alike.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026
Heavy snow has hit the Alps in recent days, with thousands of homes in the Savoie region of eastern France left without power.
From BBC • Apr. 18, 2025
A Cheese Olympics, should it be invented, would feature a sturdy crew of eight competitors from Savoie: Abondance, Beaufort, Chevrotin, Emmental, Reblochon, Tome, Tomme and the heavy-duty Raclette.
From Seattle Times • May 6, 2024
Nate Savoie had two hits and two RBIs.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 2024
Formerly it belonged to the ducs de Savoie and the kings of Sardinia.
From The Cathedrals of Southern France by Mansfield, M. F. (Milburg Francisco)
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