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Albertville ( in southeast France , in the Savoie '' Département '', in the French Alps . The town is best known for hosting the 1992 Winter Olympics . GEOGRAPHY Albertville is situated on the Arly River, close to the confluence with the Isère River . Its altitude is between 345 and 2,037m. Nearby Mountain s include: ''Belle Etoile'', ''Dent de Conse'', ''Négresse'', ''Roche Pourrie'', ''Mirantin'', ''Pointe de la Grande Journée'', and ''chaîne du Grand Arc''. Nearby ; the Beaufortain ; and the beginning of the Vanoise . HISTORY 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. The 1992 Winter Olympics were organised in 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 designed by the architect Jacques Kalisz , although the town is more industrial than touristic. In 2003 , the town was labelled a "Town of art and history". TRIVIA
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