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Curiosities

The events in La Balme
and the region.

Local life

Daily life in the village,
practical guide.

Tourism

Where to stay and leisure activities,
all the information.

Associations

Sports and culture.

History

History of the municipality,
coat of arms, the castles.

Euro

History of the currency.

Webcams

La Balme and the region.

Local life in the municipality

Geographic situation | The culture | The city hall | The youth | The market

Geographic situation

The municipality of La Balme de Sillingy is situated in the southeast of France, in the Rhône-Alpes region.
It is situated on the National Road 508 (Paris road), at 15 km from Annecy, 45 km from Geneva and 150 km from Lyon.
See the regional plan.
Map of the hamlets.

The culture

"Espace 2000"

Library:
Hours :
On Tuesday: 16'30 - 19'
On Wednesday: 15' - 18'
On Friday: 16'30 - 19'
On Saturday: 10' - 12'

A media library ( multimedia space) : 8 computers available with secure Internet connection.
Hours :
On Tuesday: 17' - 19'30
On Wednesday: 14' - 19'30
On Friday: 17' - 19'30
On Saturday: 10' - 12' and 14' - 17'.

A video room ( VTHR)
Shows once a month (on average) on Fridays.

Place for young people
Place of relaxation, exchanges, meetings and games for the young people and the peoples of the municipality.

All the associations welcome you !

The city hall

Administrative Whereabouts : 13 route de Choisy BP 44 74331 La Balme de Sillingy Cedex FRANCE Hours for the administrative departments : 9' - 12' / 13'30 - 17' from Monday till Thursday 9' - 12' / 13'30 - 16' on Fridays 9' - 12' on Saturdays (registry office only). Mayor or his assistants on call on Saturdays from 11' till 12 o'clock.
The City Council and its committees.

Useful numbers :

Technical services : tel. +334 50 68 87 22 - fax +334 50 68 83 45. Photo
Municipal Police : tel. +334 50 68 89 22. Photo
Youth Department : +334 50 77 06 34
Bois-Joli's Hall : +334 50 68 79 16. Photo
Chalet of the lake : +334 50 68 84 84. Photo
G. Daviet Hall : +334 50 68 83 38. Photo
Fartoz Hall (council and weddings) : +334 50 68 82 81. Photo
Oppidum Hall : 04 50 68 87 48. Photo
Tourist information office : tel. +334 50 68 78 70 - fax +334 50 68 53 29. Photo
Day nursery : +334 50 68 77 11. Photo

The Youth

Schools
lThe municipality has 3 schools, in the administrative center, in the hamlet of Vincy (maternelle et primaire) and in the hamlet of Avully (map of the hamlets).

Extracurriular activities
The objective is to offer to every pupil of the classes of primary of La Balme de Sillingy, the possibility of discovering new sports and cultural activities.
Registrations: at the beginning of every quarter.
JDays and schedules: on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, from 17' till 19 o'clock. On Wednesday, from 9' till 12 o'clock.
Price: some euros by family and by quarter.
Proposed activities: plastic arts, climbing, theater, pottery, tennis, photos and collective games.
Director : Frédérique Villeret.

Leisure centre: " the key for leisure activities "
Sports and cultural activities proposed during the school holidays (except during August)
For the pupils of primary and secondary school
Price according to the activities.

Day nursery
For children from 3 months to 3 years old
From Monday till Friday from 7'30 till 18'30.

The market

The market takes place on Sundays mornings from 7' till 13 o'clock in the marketplace.
See photos.
The markets in Haute Savoie.
The fairs in Haute Savoie.