Léa Curinier third in Chambéry The women's field raced a challenging 119.4km and Magnaldi attacked just before the final lap of the race and soloed to the finish line 1:18 ahead of lone chasers Mona Mitterwallner (Human Powered Health) and 2:33 ahead of third-placed Léa Curinier (FDJ-SUEZ) Crossing the line more than three minutes back was the two-up sprint for fourth won by Barbara Malcotti (Human Powered Health) and I’m really happy to be back winning We wanted to make the race hard to try and drop our rivals and that’s exactly what we did," Magnaldi said and then I found the right moment to go solo and just kept pushing until the finish I kept thinking I didn’t want to get caught – I really wanted this win.  "After finishing second and third in the past I’d been chasing this win for a while – to repay the team’s trust and also for myself It’s a great confidence boost for the upcoming races.”  Results powered by FirstCycling Kirsten has a background in Kinesiology and Health Science She has been involved in cycling from the community and grassroots level to professional cycling's biggest races She began her sports journalism career with Cyclingnews as a North American Correspondent in 2006 Kirsten became Women's Editor – overseeing the content strategy race coverage and growth of women's professional cycling – before becoming Deputy Editor in 2023 you will then be prompted to enter your display name The Repsol Honda rider takes the lead in the overall standings Gabriel Marcelli completes the podium in the French town Repsol Honda HRC earned a podium double in Chambéry as Toni Bou won and took the series lead from Jaime Busto Teammate Gabriel Marcelli joined him on the rostrum in third position Bou was determined to make up for the result he had obtained in Madrid After completing the six action zones of the first lap the Repsol Honda rider was tied with Adam Raga on 10 points he managed to qualify directly for the final the 36-time World Champion dominated the Super Pole and with a performance that left the French crowd speechless Marcelli arrived in France with the aim of returning to the Top 3 the young Spaniard completed the six zones with 11 penalty points securing third position and a direct spot in the final the Montesa Cota 4RT rider was at his best and with a solid performance he rounded out the podium Bou leads the overall standings with 35 points while Marcelli is in fourth position with 18 points The X-Trial World Championship has a third round of the season on January 17th in Clermont-Ferrand I think that after the round in Madrid the whole team deserved this result We have worked very hard these last few weeks and it has been reflected in the result The race went really well and it was an incredible final I felt really comfortable from the start and we know that this is the way forward I would like to thank the team for all the work they have done since Madrid to get us here in top form.” I had a couple of races in which I was not feeling very good and returning to the podium is really positive I had a good first lap and managed to qualify for the final It was a good weekend and I want to thank the team for their work.” “We achieved a good result with our two riders which is very positive after the round in Madrid Toni showed once again that he is a step ahead of the rest and has regained his good feeling with the new format Third position is a very good result for him and for the championship In a week we will be racing again and it is time to rest The team are doing a great job and we will continue in the same vein.” Toni Bou returns to the top in the second round of the season and Gabriel Marcelli closes the podium after two races of absence in the top 3 Chambéry Savoie Stadium will play host to two test matches in November The venue has been allocated a double-header on November 16 Both matches feature countries from the Americas The fixtures will be Uruguay vs Japan and USA vs Tonga The Chambéry Savoie Stadium has a seating capacity of 5,285 The city itself is the largest in the Savoie department in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of France’s southeast Dauphiné Libéré report that Japanese Head Coach Eddie Jones helped Chambéry secure the matches He was impressed by the club’s facilities and the venue’s synthetic turf Tags Mexico hosted and defeated Jamaica on Saturday Chambéry Savoie Stadium is set to host two test matches in November the venue will feature a double-header showcasing countries from the Americas The scheduled matches are Uruguay against Japan and the USA against Tonga Japan and Uruguay will face each other for the sixth time with Japan emerging victorious in four out of the six encounters situated an hour and a half drive East of Lyon Chambéry is the largest city in the Savoie department in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of southeastern France Japan head coach Eddie Jones commented on the Uruguayan team “Uruguay is a fast-developing rugby nation that plays a good style of game which is similar to Argentina To experience playing against them in Europe will be great for the ongoing development of this young team,” said Jones Chambéry has never hosted a home test match for France making the upcoming double-header a historic event This occasion is particularly significant as it involves the Rugby World Cup 2019 and 2031 hosts Both Japan and the USA will compete in Chambéry against teams that secured victories at the Rugby World Cup 2023 in France while Tonga emerged victorious against Romania in Lille Japanese Head Coach Eddie Jones played a pivotal role in securing the matches for Chambéry Jones was impressed by the Nationale club's facilities and the venue's synthetic turf during his visit in June it is worth mentioning that Stade Olympique de Chambéry Rugby recently recruited Tongan scrum-half Sonatane Takulua the most capped player of all time for Tonga with 57 caps who represented Uruguay at Rugby World Cups 2015 played for Chambéry in 2014-2015 and has been capped 49 times by Los Teros JUDY ROTICH The content on this site is for entertainment and educational purposes only Betting and gambling content is intended for individuals 21+ and is based on individual commentators' opinions and not that of Sports Illustrated or its affiliates All picks and predictions are suggestions only and not a guarantee of success or profit If you or someone you know has a gambling problem crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (ANS – Paris) – In exactly one month Camille Costa de Beauregard will be beatified in the cathedral of Chambéry Though this priest from Savoy never belonged to the Salesian Society of St his cause for beatification was supported by the Department of Salesian Postulation But what’s his connection to the Salesians of Don Bosco the Salesians were invited to Chambéry to take charge of the Bocage orphanage—a home founded by Camille Costa de Beauregard they inherited a house for a group of children came to know the remarkable personality of this diocesan priest whose reputation for holiness had endured long after his death Camille Costa de Beauregard was born in February 1841 into a noble Savoyard family was a wealthy landowner and Grand Equerry (Grand Squire or Master of stables/royal household) to Charles Albert opposing the secular policies of Cavour in the Turin Parliament and advocating for Savoy's annexation to a more religiously tolerant France in 1860 the Marquise de Vérac—descended from the noble Noailles family—was a strong-willed woman shaped by personal tragedies She raised their children in a strict and deeply religious environment at their estate the Château de La Motte-Servolex near Chambéry Camille was the fifth of nine children and struggled academically then entered boarding school at La Motte at age nine followed by Jesuit schools in Belgium (Brugelette) He eventually returned home to study with the Abbé Chenal Drawn to worldly pleasures and always elegantly dressed Camille went through a period of spiritual crisis abandoning most religious practices—though he never stopped praying to Mary Abbé Chenal accompanied him patiently through this phase Camille was approached by two ragged boys asking for money He gave them alms and returned to his carriage his habits changed and his reading became more spiritual he shed what he called “sweet tears” and felt called to dedicate his life entirely to God through the priesthood he entered the French seminary in Rome in September 1863 His transition to a simpler life was difficult and the austere clerical garb weighed heavily on him Abbé Chenal gave him an image of St “That’s how far you still have to go.” Camille took the message to heart newly ordained and back in Chambéry he asked the bishop for the humblest position—an unpaid unlodged fourth vicar at the cathedral—so he could serve the working class He also founded the “Saint Francis de Sales Mutual Aid Society” for workers Camille welcomed some of them into his modest two-room apartment Camille and Abbé Chenal moved there This was the beginning of Camille’s life’s mission: serving orphans and abandoned children tireless work with the young earned him widespread recognition for holiness—even among anti-clericals Francis de Sales—“Nothing by force everything through love”—closely aligned with Don Bosco’s approach “People often asked me what system or special method we used to form our children this way ‘What’s your secret for educating young people so well?’ I answered ‘Our secret is very simple—it’s not complicated at all: we love them very much and these good children understand that.’ It’s probably this love that helps us find the best way to reach their hearts and minds Camille Costa de Beauregard lived a life of total self-gift—marked by boundless charity a boy suffering from a severe eye injury was healed following a novena asking for Camille’s intercession was recently recognized as a miracle—clearing the way for his beatification Source: Don Bosco Aujourd’hui ANS - “Agenzia iNfo Salesiana” is a on-line almost daily publication the communication agency of the Salesian Congregation enrolled in the Press Register of the Tibunal of Rome as n 153/2007 This site also uses third-party cookies to improve user experience and for statistical purposes By scrolling through this page or by clicking on any of its elements of West Haven passed away on Thursday May 17 Chambery died in 2009.  Diane retired from the New Haven Parking Authority.  As a cashier Diane made sure she had candy for the drivers and biscuits for their furry passengers as they paid their tickets.   She led a very full life involved in the lives of her daughters and their children.  She enjoyed collecting Elvis memorabilia pig themed knick-knacks and singing karaoke cooking lobster tails on Christmas Eve and spoiling everyone with her awesome brownies her fun-loving spirit continued to shine- she loved the thrill of riding on roller coasters and on a Harley Diane’s heartbroken family includes her daughters Nancy (Tim) Nhean and Tracy Chambery Sanchez (Rick) three adored grandchildren Jace and James Nhean and Antonio Sanchez her siblings Patricia Conelli and Carol Mauriello Henry and Frank Gargiulo and her best friend John Ferraro.  She was predeceased by her parents Frank and Nancy Casagrande Gargiulo.  Although she will be reunited with Ralph words cannot describe how sadly she will be missed.  She was kind fun and a truly caring mother and grandmother.  She will remain in our hearts forever Visitation will take place on Monday May 20 from 4 to 7 pm at the West Haven Funeral Home.  On Tuesday morning her procession will leave the funeral home at 9:30 A Mass of Chrisitan Burial will be celebrated in St John XXIII Parish at 10 o’clock.  Interment will follow in St Image: Tom Curtis / FreeDigitalPhotos.net During the confinement period, you can access PSG TV Premium for free and enjoy all this season's match 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Learn more You are using an outdated browser. Please upgrade your browser to improve your experience Paris Saint-Germain Handball booked their place in the Coupe de France final with a demonstration of strength in their semi-final against Chambéry (39-27) Take a look back on a wonderful evening at Coubertin Our Parisians were on the verge of reaching the Coupe de France final Even before thinking about getting their hands on the trophy again Les Rouge et Bleu would have to be serious about beating Chambéry who have not been doing too badly in this campaign The Savoyards came to Coubertin without pressure and for this reason the capital club had to take every precaution to make sure they reached the final against Montpellier Paris were clear on one thingat the start of the match: the Savoyards must not be given any hope. While Les Rouge et Bleu were unstoppable in attack, Jannick Green continued his excellent form with two early saves (4': 3-1) Although Chambéry were gradually getting into their game they committed several technical fouls and twice went a man down before the ten-minute mark had been reached (9': 6-4) Raul Gonzalez's men did not need to be asked twice Léo Plantin and Elohim Prandi taking turns to increase the lead (12': 9-6) The attacks rained down in the first quarter of an hour as Paris showed no mercy: Elo' had already scored four goals Asier Antonio quickly called the first time-out of the match (15': 11-6) but the changes did nothing to loosen Jannick's iron grip on the match; our goalkeeper continued to make save after save Kamil and Elohim continued their ruthless scoring streak (19': 14-7) and soon Yahia Omar joined the party and scored a splendid hat-trick to extend the capital club's lead (23': 17-8) With their backs to the wall and no solution in sight Chambéry committed one foul after another and were sanctioned with a third two-minute suspension Paris then really broke free as Yahia scored his sixth goal of the evening (25': 20-10) At the end of a first half controlled from start to finish our Rouge et Bleu went into the dressing room with an eight-goal lead (30th: 21-13) Au terme d'une première période très maîtrisée, les Rouge et Bleu comptent déjà 8 buts d'avance à la pause. Encore 30 minutes comme ça et les portes de la finale s'ouvriront en grand pour les Parisiens ! pic.twitter.com/Wzlkngd6FO Raul Gonzalez decided to field three of his youngsters Léo Plantin and Wallem Peleka all coming on alongside Dani Baijens Gautier did not take long to seize his chance scoring twice as Paris responded well to a strong spell from the visitors (37': 25-17) Andreas Palicka marked his return in the best possible way winning a duel before finding the back of the net in the ensuing action (42': 27-21) Chambéry were quickly on the back foot once more This was thanks not only to some excellent Parisian defending who took his tally to nine goals (46': 30-21) The Savoyards were clearly struggling at the end of the match and decided to call another time-out just as Léo Plantin had scored his third of the evening (50': 33-24) Raul Gonzalez took advantage of this stoppage in play to bring on a new youngster in Noa Narcisse The young left-back picked up hwere his predecessor had left off continuing Paris's scoring spree (54': 37-26) Paris put on a high-level show against Chambéry this evening as evidenced by the thirteen different goal scorers the capital club secured its ticket for the Coupe de France final (60': 39-27) The Parisians will meet Montpellier at the AccorArena on 18 May with the sole intention of winning the seventh Coupe de France in their history Les Rouge et Bleu will have several important fixtures Une publication partagée par Paris Saint-Germain Handball (@psghandofficiel) The capital club will be back in front of their home crowd for a top match against Toulouse at 17:00 on Sunday Raul Gonzalez's men will need your support as they continue their quest for a 12th French championship title Your tickets for Paris - Toulouse ! Uruguay were the pick of South American teams on Saturday An inspired Los Teros gave Japan a fright in Chambéry The South American no 2 held a 20-18 lead in the second-half before ultimately falling to a 36-20 defeat against the Asia no 1 Scrum-half Santiago Álvarez made a snipe before passing around the back of a Japanese defender Manuel Diana latched on to the pass and scored under the posts Álvarez converted the try for a 7-0 lead after as many minutes quick recycled ball over four phases saw former captain Kazuki Himeno over for a try Takuro Matsunaga’s conversion was no good as the ball fell off the tee during his run-up On 19 minutes Japan were penalized for pushing Bautista Basso in the air Álvarez landed the straight-forward attempt from in front to end the opening quarter scoring Los Teros holding a 10-5 lead Early on in the second quarter Uruguay were pinged for being in front of the kicker Japan turned down a regulation shot at goal to kick for the corner Recycled phases saw left winger Junta Hamano scoring down the right wing it was not to be as referee Christophe Ridley and TMO Tual Trainini ruled a forward pass Japan remained caped deep in Uruguayan territory and came away with points Takuro Matsunaga landed a penalty on 26 minutes Japan punished a loose Uruguayan lineout to run 80 meters and score after three phases There was time left for a third first-half Japanese try Kanji Shimokawa shot through to score untouched Fly half Takuro Matsunaga again made a mess out of the conversion This time he missed a simple attempt from close to the left of the posts An aerial collision between scrum-halves Santiago Álvarez and Naoto Saito saw the Japanese player yellow carded Álvarez slotted a penalty for an 18-13 half-time deficit Uruguay were on fire early on in the second-half Sharp passes saw Manuel Diana making a clean line-break Stopped fifteen meters short of the try zone support came from Álvarez who darted through before passing inside to Lucas Bianchi who scored Álvarez converted for a 20-18 Uruguayan lead winger Jone Naikabula scored in the left corner Uruguay attacked in each of a response but Japan held them out Japan won an attacking penalty which Saito landed to extend the lead to six points Japan appeared to be in trouble with fourteen minutes left in the contest Warner Dearns was red carded for head contact on Guillermo Pujadas as Japan overcame the one-man disadvantage with Saito kicking two penalties Trailing 29-20 with three minutes remaining Uruguay won a penalty and attacked with a maul from a lineout Fakawata pulled the ball loose from an advancing maul Japan passed right with Australian-product Dylan Riley scoring 80 meters upfield Both teams now travel in different directions. Japan take-on England next Sunday in London. Uruguay face Romania in Bucharest on Saturday. Japan will be looking to extend England’s losing streak while Uruguay are in search of their first win since the World Cup Tags World Rugby has finalized referee appointments for the July 2025 Internationals Need help? Try our FAQ Paris Saint-Germain Handball is holding its second Bodega of the season this time for the Coupe de France semi-final against Chambéry at Coubertin This is an opportunity for supporters to experience the men's team's Champions League match against Aston Villa on the court in the presence of the players two sections of Paris Saint-Germain are preparing for one of the big matches of their season victory is essential if they are to achieve one of their objectives for the season our Les Rouge et Bleu have the opportunity to book their place in the Coupe de France final which will take place at the AccorArena on 17 May Raul Gonzalez and his men will need the support of their fans to overcome the side from the Savoie region who will be giving it their all at Coubertin Your tickets for Paris - Chambéry ! just a stone's throw from the Stade Pierre de Coubertin to try to take a step towards qualifying for the last four of the UEFA Champions League Les Rouge et Bleu will be taking on Aston Villa at the Parc des Princes a match that no capital club supporter will want to miss the Coubertin crowd will be able to watch the match in good conditions once the clash with Chambéry is over Having already been held for the last match of 2024, the Bodega is making its return As soon as the match against Chambéry ends the game between Paris Saint-Germain and Aston Villa will be shown on a giant screen on the court The screening of the UEFA Champions League match won't be the only special feature of the evening as fans will also be able to share the moment with the handball players there will be a full range of catering options as well as photo booths to make this a memorable evening Toni Bou claimed the win at X-Trial Chambéry with an exemplary display in an all-Spanish Grand Final Gabriel Marcelli and Adam Raga finished in that order behind him The scorelines alone highlight just how comfortable this win was for Bou; he totalled 6 Whereas Bou successfully completed the toughest Sections One Three and Five with just four dropped marks giving him victory with two rides to spare “I am very happy with the win but most of all the way I got it,” Bou said “I needed a win like this today – dominating the Final from start to finish – after what happened in Madrid Winning like this is a real confidence boost We have done a good job and I thank my team for that.” the fight for second place at X-Trial Chambéry provided the entertainment in the Final Jaime Busto put in an excellent damage limitation ride after finishing Q1 down in fifth place bouncing back with P1 in Q2 to join the podium fight and then beating Gabriel Marcelli by a single mark but Busto’s superior result there gave him a slender advantage Second place here and victory at X-Trial Madrid last month mean Busto remains tied on points with Toni Bou at 35 apiece “I am disappointed with my riding today,” Busto lamented “In Q1 I strained my arm and it was tough from there I did manage to recover a bit and things got better So I am happy to have finished second and I’m looking forward to next week.” which is important because I didn’t feel good at all in Madrid and even though I could have avoided a couple of mistakes I am happy with third and finishing only a mark from second.” Marcelli reflected on his strong performance after securing a podium finish in France achieving his goal of returning to the Top 3 It was a good weekend and I want to thank the team for their work,” the Spaniard said remains third in the Standings as the only other rider with two Grand Final appearances Raga was unable to make an impression on the Final Home hero Benoit Bincaz missed out on qualification by just a single mark in Q1 and with the last ride of Q2 against Jaime Busto The three least experienced riders on show were cut somewhat adrift but debutant Lorenzo Gandola showed well in the opening two sections of Q1 to take sixth Hugo Dufrese marked his return to the series with seventh and will hope for better next week in Clermont-Ferrand Harry Hemingway put in a strong Q2 and was close in several places around the Q1 course but came home eighth Marcelli is in fourth place with 18 points Round three of the 2025 World Championship is X-Trial Clermont-Ferrand which takes place this coming Friday 17th January Few objects have been at the heart of as much debate as the Shroud of Turin it was the subject of controversy between its Champagne owners and the Bishop of Troyes when its veneration as a relic of the Passion was instituted in Chambéry He mocked the dozen or so shrines claiming to possess Christ's funerary linen before it was defended by a wealth of Catholic scholarship Its renewed fame in 1898, thanks to a photographic negative revealing the imprint of Christ's face, sparked new discussions about how the image could have been formed. The Shroud's carbon-14 dating results in 1988 which suggested it originated in the Middle Ages The permanence of this object in history has few rivals The same applies to the extent of the literature devoted to it over the centuries sometimes based on polemics against relics and sometimes on the physical sciences or forensic medicine historians sometimes work against the grain on the most high-profile issues The Shroud was long shunned by academic history and since the 1980s and 90s it has been absent from summaries of the history of Christianity and numerous works devoted to relics it was by ignoring the question of objects of worship that researchers highlighted their importance in Christian societies they risked being brought back to this fateful question To cite just a few, there are the municipal deliberations of the town of Chambéry, where the Shroud was venerated in the 16th century before being transported to Turin. They contain a multitude of measures taken to accommodate the crowds of worshippers who came to see the relic, such as repairing bridges, guarding gates, regulating prices, policing to prevent petty theft and crowd movements. In 2011, a draft of a speech to the Duke was rediscovered on a loose leaf in the Savoy Archives. While a plague epidemic had prompted the Duke to suspend the annual viewing of the Shroud, the municipality urged him to maintain the rituals, citing the influx of worshippers, the growing power of Lutheranism in the region, and the relic's expected miraculous efficacy. The great devotion paid to this famous shroud is far from an isolated case. The great devotion paid to this famous shroud is far from an isolated case. In a Christendom overflowing with relics, Cadouin, Compiègne, Kornelimünster, the Lateran in Rome, and many other shrines — in all, more than 130 — claimed to venerate a cloth or a piece of cloth that had wrapped Christ in the tomb. Added to this were the numerous copies of the Shroud of Turin. Some were shown to the faithful so that they could show their devotion, from a distance, to the Savoyard prototype. Others were venerated as authentic relics, like the Shroud of Besançon, which enjoyed prominent veneration until its destruction during the Revolution.  Philosopher Bruno Latour and artist Adam Lowe note that, while many adventurers have sought out the sources of the Nile, the river's wealth lies precisely in the extent of the watershed that they leave behind. A similar inversion of perspective has led to an increasing number of discoveries about the Shroud, and new sources are bound to emerge in the years to come. They document how generations of devotees have looked at the same object, at every stage of its long history. Get Aleteia delivered to your inbox. It’s free! Articles like these are sponsored free for every Catholic through the support of generous readers just like you. Please make a tax-deductible donation today! Help us continue to bring the Gospel to people everywhere through uplifting Catholic news, stories, spirituality, and more. The service will be available on Saturday and Sunday throughout the winter for skiing weekends I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our Privacy notice A new weekend-only train service has been put in place shuttling people from Paris into the Alps over ski season Italian train service Trenitalia has announced its new French winter timetable, with return trips between the French capital and Lyon Chambéry Challes-les-Eaux and Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne-Arvan Between 15 December 2024 and 30 March 2025 the train service will be running one daily round trip between Paris Chambéry Challes-les-Eaux and Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne-Arvan on Saturdays and Sundays The Paris-Lyon line has been extended to serve the two new destinations in Savoie for a limited time only home to some of the country’s most popular ski resorts over the winter allowing skiers and mountain lovers to take advantage of the new connections onboard the high-speed Frecciarossa trains which will depart in the morning and return at the end of the day will give easy access to the Savoie ski resorts Chambéry attracts history buffs to its medieval town in the French Alps with its towering  Castle of the Dukes of Savoy and cathedral while the ski resorts in the surrounding area draw hundreds of winter sports enthusiasts each year Further in the south is Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne a convenient station to get off at before travelling onwards to the nearby ski resorts The town itself has also long been a cycling hotspot having hosted the Tour de France six times The journey between Paris Gare de Lyon and Chambéry and less than 4 hours 15 minutes to Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne the latter station being served for the very first time by Trenitalia The train operator hopes that the service will serve as a quick comfortable and stress-free journey to the slopes as well as offering an environmentally friendly alternative to using a car with some tickets to these locations in the Alps costing just €28 (£23) we are responding to growing demand from travellers who want to get to the mountains quickly and comfortably “This is a further step in our commitment to offering flexible environmentally-friendly routes that are tailored to every need.” with passengers able to choose from four different seats executive or the onboard meeting area for workers on the go For more travel news and advice, listen to Simon Calder’s podcast Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies {"adUnitPath":"71347885/_main_independent/gallery","autoGallery":true,"disableAds":false,"gallery":[{"data":{"title":"iStock-1401285328.jpg","description":"Champdeuil, France - June 1, 2022: A Frecciarossa (ETR 1000) high speed train from italian rail company Trenitalia is driving from Lyon to Paris on the LGV Sud-Est in the countryside.","caption":"Trenitalia has extended their Paris-Lyon route to two stations in the French Alps for the winter Trenitalia has extended their Paris-Lyon route to two stations in the French Alps for the winter Paris Saint-Germain Handball will take on Chambéry in the Coupe de France semi-finals It is a crucial match for our Les Rouge et Bleu in this home stretch of the season as they are looking to win a trophy that has eluded them since 2022 Find out everything you need to know about this unmissable event at the Stade Pierre de Coubertin the Coupe de France journey thus far has not been without its difficulties the adventure began in Pau in September (28-33) the capital club avoided the trap set by Saran Although the course had been rather accessible to that point our Les Rouge et Bleu faced a stiff test in the quarter-finals Up against two-time defending champions Nantes Paris dug deep to score a resounding success in a nail-biting penalty shootout (40-39) Chambéry got off to a smooth start by easily beating Proligue team Besançon (25-34) they had the help of a home crowd to see off Chartres (31-27) and reach the quarter-finals a high-level duel awaited them: a trip to the Stade des Flandres to face Dunkerque the Savoyards turned in a perfect performance dominating the Northerners from start to finish (24-28) Chambéry thus made their return to the last four of the Coupe de France for the first time since 2019 the year in which they won the trophy for the first time in their history against.. Le club organise sa deuxième Bodega de la saison à l'occasion de sa demi-finale de Coupe de France face à Chambéry 🔴🔵L'occasion de vivre PSG - Aston Villa sur le terrain en présence des joueurs After more than their fair share of injuries this season Chambéry are only now recovering from a rather chaotic start to the season (four defeats in the first five games) The Savoyards are particularly suffering at left-back With Nikoloz Kalandadze and Alejandro Costoya absent for many months Simen Petersen has been promoted to the starting seven while Ionus Goni has also missed several weeks of competition who arrived last summer with the status of the Proligue's best right-back is still in the rehabilitation phase following a serious knee injury While young Adam Tomasek is still acclimatising after missing the first two months of competition it is the experience of Gustavo Rodrigues that should prevail this Wednesday Une publication partagée par Chambéry Savoie Mont Blanc (@teamchambe) Asier Antonio can count on a first-rate newcomer: Valentin Kieffer crowned last summer as the best goalkeeper in the top flight at the Trophées LNH is enjoying a solid first season in Savoie he can always count on veteran Sebastian Skube who forms a complementary duo with Lucas Vanegue Benjamin Richert will undoubtedly be the main offensive threat The third Savoyard player to be recognised at the Trophées LNH the man named best right-winger in last season's Liqui Moly StarLigue is in great form Asier Antonio will be spoilt for choice with three pillars of the squad all crowned during the 2019 Coupe de France campaign Arthur Anquetil and Queido Traoré form a solid duo on the left flank who is coming to the end of his 17th season at Chambéry will alternate with Adrien Vergely in the centre Une publication partagée par Chambéry Savoie Mont Blanc (@teamchambe) Les affiches des demi-finales de la Coupe de France Nationale masculine sont connues ! 👀Limoges recevra Montpellier et Chambéry se déplacera à Paris les 8 et 9 avril prochains ! Deux matchs à suivre en exclusivité sur HandballTV ! 📺Pour toi, qui décrochera son ticket pour… pic.twitter.com/b30pI536FR Paris Saint-Germain handball turned in a masterful display on Sunday Here's our look back at the Liqui Moly StarLigue Matchday 11 encounter With just a few days to go before a long-awaited return to Coubertin in front of their home fans Les Rouge et Bleu knew they would have to give everything they had to maintain their lead over their pursuers Paris began the match very much on the front foot Les Rouge et Bleus' wingers were the first to shine with goals from Mathieu Grébille and Ferran Solé Sala (3': 1-2) Faced with a particularly compact Savoyard defence the Parisians had to work hard to find a solution in the middle Gautier Loredon stepped up to the plate and put the capital club back in front (7': 3-4) Raul Gonzalez's men took full advantage of Chambéry's defensive lapses to score penalties scoring one goal after the other to work the crowd into a frenzy (13': 7-7) Les Rouge et Bleu responded to the home side's attacks and it was Yahia Omar in particular who provided the entertainment in this first period Between Jannick Green's saves and Chambéry's wavering attacks Paris didn't hesitate in attackand extended their lead thanks in particular to Ferran's fifth goal whose foray behind the defence gave Valentin Kieffer no chance (19': 9-12) the Savoyards called their first time-out to try and close the gap The stoppage in play had the desired effect for Chambéry who made up part of their deficit (23': 13-14) Les Rouge et Bleu were a little off the pace at the end of the first half and copped three quick temporary exclusions allowing the home side to take the lead (25': 15-14) Raul Gonzalez was proactive and decided to call his men back to make some valuable tactical adjustments the capital club were attacking with seven men and were back in the lead thanks to Yahia Omar and Jacob Holm (27': 15-16) Paris went into the break with a narrow one-goal lead (30': 17-18) 30' : C'est la pause à Chambéry ! Dans cette belle bataille, les 🔴🔵 mènent d'une longueur ! #CHAPSG pic.twitter.com/7TsvwDI2UY Paris attacked with their foot to the floor and took advantage of another Savoyard turnover to increase their lead (32': 17-20) Les Rouge et Bleu were also imperious in defence winning his penalty duel with Benjamin Richert Buoyed by Jacob and Yahia (who scored his seventh goal of the evening) the capital club took off and forced Asier Antonio to stop the game prematurely in the second period (37': 18-23) Les Rouge et Bleu made perfect use of the wings abandoned by the compact Chambéry defence and took off (42': 21-27) Ferran maintained his perfect record by converting his tenth attempt It was a performance that not only broke his record for the season but also took him past the historic milestone of 800 league goals Paris enchaîne à Chambéry ! À l'issue d'une seconde période de grande maîtrise, nos ❤️💙 viennent à bout d'une belle équipe de Chambéry et poursuivent leur sans-faute en championnat ! #CHAPSG pic.twitter.com/aa3738POY1 🎙️ Après #CHAPSG (31-37), découvrez les réactions de Raul Gonzalez, Ferran Sole Sala & Jacob Holm ⬇️ pic.twitter.com/iuzYdJC2FG FM Christophe Gelas (FRA) and IM Sebastien Joie (FRA) scored 7/9 each at 30th Chambery International Chess Festival Main (>1800) 2024 Gelas and Joie were placed second and third respectively The last round loss against Joie did not affect the outcome for Avinash The total prize fund for the Maint tournament was €2200 The seven-day nine round Rating tournament was organized by Club Echecs Agglomération Chambérienne at Centre des Congres le Manege in Chambery This was Avinash's first tournament triumph of the year IM Avinash Ramesh made a blazing start by scoring a double hat-trick of wins and gaining a full point lead over the competition He drew the next two games and lost the final round against the eventual second runner-up the loss did not affect his championship chances FM Christophe Gelas (FRA) won against Felix Borne (FRA) to finish second A total of 76 players including four IMs took part from nine countries across the world in this seven-day nine round Rating Open Main (>1800) tournament It was organized by Club Echecs Agglomération Chambérienne at Centre des Congres le Manege in Chambery The time control of the event was 40 moves in 90 minutes + 30 minutes + 30 seconds increment per move.  Details Official site Tournament details We have launched the ChessBase India App. Check out this amazing resource! Android for now - Download the app now Follow Tweets by @ChessbaseIndia ChessBase India is proud to be the official partner of chessbase.com reporting on events in India Like our Facebook page for more Indian chess updates The all new ChessBase Premium Account which gives you access to ten amazing online ChessBase services like PlayChess Become a part of the ever-growing ChessBase India Youtube Channel. Subscribe now and stay update with our awesome video content.  Access the most advanced care from UI Health Care specialists close to home Please note that payment is due at appointment check-in You can read this article in 5 minutesAgnieszka Kulikowska - Wielgus The French authorities have published dates for additional winter and summer truck traffic restrictions Photo credits @ Wikimedia Commons (illustrative purposes only) the French Ministry of the Interior issued a decree supplementing the general system of traffic restrictions for heavy goods vehicles with a gross vehicle weight (GVW) of over 7.5 tonnes The decree introduces additional winter traffic bans on the road network in the “Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes” region These restrictions will be in effect on Saturdays Bellegarde and Saint-Julien-en-Genevois – Annecy – Albertville truck traffic is restricted across the entire road network of mainland France on Saturdays Pölös Zsófia Journalist Trans.info | 6.05.2025 Fragrance on the Fly: Why Pocket Perfumes Are Perfect for Airplane TravelSponsored Article 6.05.2025 Routes is part of the Informa Markets Division of Informa PLC Jet2.com and Jet2holidays have responded to continued demand for flights and holidays for Winter 25/26 by announcing a significant expansion across their Winter Sun and Ski programmes from Newcastle Airport This growth includes the addition of a brand-new ski route as well as additional capacity to popular sunshine destinations Today’s announcement means additional seats have gone on sale for Winter 25/26 from Newcastle Airport giving customers and independent travel agents plenty of choice and flexibility when it comes to getting away next winter - whether they want to enjoy some winter sun or hit the slopes The expansion has seen the leading leisure airline add a new ski route from Newcastle to Chambery which is an exclusive route to Jet2.com from the airport Weekly Saturday ski flights have gone on sale from the airport to the Alpine town from 20th December 2025 to 28th February 2026 in response to customers looking to experience some of Europe’s best slopes Jet2.com has also added on more ski services to Geneva from Newcastle with new Sunday services operating from 28th December 2025 to 22nd March 2026 and offering customers even more opportunity to hit the slopes next winter The good news does not stop there as Jet2.com and Jet2holidays have expanded their Winter Sun programme to Malaga Malta and Palma (Majorca) for Winter 25/26 Holidaymakers travelling on a Winter 25/26 holiday with Jet2.com Jet2holidays and Jet2CityBreaks benefit from the companies’ leisure flights and ATOL protected package holidays as well as having the opportunity to experience the industry-leading customer service which has earned the companies the prestigious accolade of Which Travel Brand of the Year for the past three years Recommended Provider for the past nine years and Jet2holidays has been recognised as Which Recommended Provider for the past seven years The services being added for Winter 25/26 from Newcastle Airport are as follows: said: “We are seeing continued demand for our award-winning flights and holidays and with Winter 25/26 looking so popular we are in the position to respond with a massively expanded programme from Newcastle International Airport "As well as adding a brand-new ski route to Chambery we have also put additional capacity on sale to Geneva and popular winter sun destinations meaning we are giving customers even more choice and flexibility when it comes to getting away next winter "Such an expansion would not be possible without customers choosing to travel with us in huge numbers so I would like to sincerely thank our customers and independent travel agent partners for their continued support We look forward to taking lots of happy holidaymakers on their well-deserved holidays next winter and showcasing our award-winning credentials.” Director of Aviation Development at Newcastle Airport said: “We’re delighted that Jet2.com and Jet2holidays are expanding their Winter Sun and Ski programmes from Newcastle Airport for 2025/26 “The addition of a brand-new route to Chambery provides passengers with even more opportunities to experience some of Europe’s top ski resorts “Those seeking some winter sun can take advantage of the enhanced programme to popular destinations such as Malaga For further information and to book visit www.jet2.com or www.jet2holidays.com  The former capital of the House of Savoy has something to suit all tastes Anne says—”endless outdoor activities in the surrounding mountain ranges and lakes “Chambéry may not be the bustling city everyone wants to live in,” she says it represents the best of both a large city and a calm village.” Here are a few of Anne’s favorite things about the place she’s proud to call home When someone comes to visit me, the first place I take them is to Chateau des Ducs de Savoie I’m obsessed with the fact that there’s a real-life castle that was once the seat of the House of Savoy in Chambéry Winter is the best time to visit my city because the biggest draw to the region is definitely ski season Spring and summer are also good times to come La Piste Verte is the place to buy authentic, local souvenirs. My picks: a handcrafted Opinel knife and beautiful trail maps earns the runner-up spot for its beautiful architecture Though the museum is currently closed for renovations access to the associated cloister remains open If there’s one thing you should know about getting around my city it’s that rental bikes are extremely inexpensive and the region is full of bike trails just waiting to be explored The best place to spend time outdoors in my city is on pedestrian-friendly Place Saint-Lèger or in Parc du Buisson Rond from Disney cartoons to Hitchcock marathons You can tell if someone is from my city if they’re sporting a ski-goggle tan (i.e the bottom half of their face is disproportionately tan) Just outside my city, you can visit France’s largest natural lake, Lac du Bourget, and dozens of ski resorts and spa towns. 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We will earn a commission if you buy something through an affiliate link. Learn more. My overriding memories of crossing countries by train are of half-empty carriages and countryside sweeping past windows bathed in the soft orange glow of sunset farmland in neat strips and row upon row of vineyards The Guardian’s journalism is independent. We will earn a commission if you buy something through an affiliate link. Learn more. On my London-Paris-Chambéry-Turin-Bari-Tirana journey over land and sea It took a while to adapt to having so much time to simply watch the world go by travelling through landscapes without having to navigate them The biggest stress happened long before I set off when a landslide not far from the French border with Italy blocked the rail line between Chambéry and Turin offered to reroute me through Nice and on to Turin via the Vermenagna valley (with changes in Tende and Cuneo) or book me on the FlixBus service over part of the Mont Blanc massif The author on a Frecciarossa train Photograph: Diana JarvisPeople seemed surprised when I told them I was travelling overland to Albania As I gushed about the romance of slow travel by train and sleeper ferry I didn’t feel especially brave: all the planning tickets and hotel bookings were done for me and friendly help was a WhatsApp call away if needed I just had to download the Rail Planner app for my Interrail pass and make sure I was at the right station at the right time (Turin was the biggest challenge: it has four main railway stations and taxis scream between them bearing anxious-looking passengers) the heel of Italy’s boot – and remember to buy my Paris Métro ticket from the cafe on the Eurostar The streets of Chambéry Photograph: Diana JarvisFirst to Paris’s Gare du Nord where I make a beeline for a cafe opposite the station Noise pervades the pavement tables of Café Terminus but the cacophony is delightful – an atmospheric place for a citron pressé I’m in plenty of time for the train to Chambéry and, excitingly, am on the upper deck. Soon, we break free from the suburbs to trace huge stands of forest. Beyond Lyon begins a ripple of hills, lazy rivers and thickly forested slopes. As evening approaches, it’s all Alpine scenery. I arrive at an almost-empty station and walk to the boutique Hotel des Princes in Chambéry’s old town Chambéry has an Italian feel – it was the seat of the House of Savoy before the dynasty moved on to Turin – and its medieval alleys cathedral and pastel-coloured townhouses are quietly impressive The 1838 Fontaine des Éléphants sits in the middle of the closest square to the old town and peeking from the end of every street are the Bauges and Chartreuse mountain ranges The view from the bus the train to Turin would take about 2½ hours which is worth it for the sight of misty fingers of early morning light breaking across the mountain ridge Snoozing backpackers rouse themselves to snap pictures of remote Mont Blanc peaks before slumbering once more through the tunnel to Italy In Turin there’s perfume in the air from the blossom-covered trees featured trips and local tips for your next break as well as the latest deals from Guardian Holidays The Tuscan Apennine mountains Photograph: Witold Skrypczak/AlamyThe views from my next train are of cinematic Tuscan scenes Fluffy clouds cling to hills that Google Maps tells me are the Tuscan-Emilian Apennines the opal-blue Adriatic wallops into view just north of Ancona Beach bars whip by and cypress trees are replaced with palm trees: I’ve arrived in the south of Italy heat and energy as we step off the train in the early evening are joyous a little rough around the edges even; a proper port city The labyrinthine alleyways of the whitewashed old town are almost cliched in their cuteness Despite the troupes of tightly packed headphone-wearing Americans following guided tours it somehow manages to retain a tranquil atmosphere halfway between the station and the old town) it’s time to board the night ferry to Albania A mosque in Tirana Photograph: Diana JarvisI arrive at the ferry on foot and am escorted through the car deck to jokes about going in the wrong direction (to Albania In the early morning I spot a pink sky through the cracked window of my comfy en suite cabin and head to the top deck to see the sun rise over the distant outline of Albania Disembarking in the port of Durrës is a bit of a scrum and there’s a bus to the capital waiting but I opt instead for a five-minute taxi ride to the centre of town and breakfast of pastries and espresso on a dazzling white road lined with boutiques and palm trees as the aircon on the grubby public bus I eventually take to Tirana is more tired than I am and drops me in an urban sprawl miles from the centre which stands as a symbol and monument to change (and is fun to climb at sunset) Skanderbeg Square – a jumble of buildings erected on a roundabout at the time of the celebrations to mark the fall of communism in 1992 – is now a pedestrianised of course – the Bunk’Art and Bunk’Art 2 museums in nuclear bunkers are unmissable – but Tirana and the country are more than just the last century but it feels like Tirana is just getting into its stride Flash flood warning until 12:45 Tuesday morning for portions of Genesee, Livingston and Wyoming counties RadarLima woman rescued by neighbor after house fire dies at hospital by WHAM — A woman was pulled from her burning home Tuesday afternoon after a neighbor used a tractor to tear through a wall to get to her The woman is identified as 67-year-old Cynthia Chambery She died Tuesday at Strong Hospital following the incident Her husband was in the garage when the fire broke out Neighbor Jeff Tanner asked him if he could break down the wall with his tractor "So I started with the window and tried to break the wall down I took the one wall out," Tanner said "And I asked where the bed was and the bed was right up against that wall So then I used a maul to break that down and peel that out – took the nightstand out and I used my phone – I didn’t have a flashlight – I used my phone – and I could see her laying there." He grabbed the woman and two other individuals who arrived on the scene pulled her out and brought her to some nearby trees for safety With ammunition exploding inside the structure Tanner says he and a police officer pulled her away to the safety of some nearby trees 13WHAM's Doug Emblidge asked him what was going through his mind It was fully engulfed in smoke but no flames yet There was no pulse but the EMS showed up perfect timing and started working on her right away," he said While Tanner says he was just being a good neighbor first responders on the scene says what he did was nothing short of amazing New York State Police and the Livingston County Sheriff's Office are investigating Neighbors identify the homeowners as Jack and Cindy Chambery Members of their family were notified and were at the scene 2021 at 11:21 am ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}(Image via North Haven Funeral Home)NORTH HAVEN CT - (From North Haven Funeral Home) Vivienne Marie (Amendola) Chambery She was the beloved wife of 52 years to Raymond A Vivienne was born in New Haven on October 2nd 1946 and was the daughter of the late Carmen and Florence (Sinard) Amendola Vivienne received a bachelor’s degree in nursing She served as a registered nurse working as a VNA for the City of New Haven for 16 years and later was a school nurse for the Milford Board of Education for over 20 years until her retirement Vivienne had a love for flowers which was surely reflected around the gardens of her home Beloved mother of Denise Romano and her husband Michael Sister of Yolande Eldridge and her husband Howard Vivienne is also survived by several loving nieces and nephews Family and friends are invited to go directly to the Church of the Resurrection to attend a Mass of Christian burial and are also invited to attend the committal service immediately following in the All Saints Mausoleum at the family’s request contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association 36 Washington Avenue have been entrusted with the arrangements Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. 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TUI owns the UK ski operator, Crystal… Read more > They will run from 21st December 2024 to 15th March 2025 The TUI Airways ski flights operate every Saturday from Wales to Chambery Chambery is a gateway to resorts in the north-west French Alps including Les3Vallees It is the first ski route directly available from Cardiff since winter 2019/2020 “We’re delighted to announce this news,” said the Head of Business Development at Cardiff airport “Our customers have been asking for a ski route for quite some time “It’s fantastic Crystal Ski has now reacted to customer demand.” Content copyright © 2025, PlanetSKI Ltd. | Privacy policy | Terms & Conditions CILV Plenary has awarded Annecy-Chambéry-Passy (France)  to host 17th FAI World Paragliding Championships on May 22nd – June 5th The bid was presented by Thomas Senac FFVL PG Committee Chair Meet director Didier Mathurin answered the questions of the delegates The video presentation of the bid is below FAI - Fédération Aéronautique Internationale Design by Penceo - LAB After a couple of fun nights at the Bulgari Hotel Milan, we were off to Courchevel, France The easiest way to get there was to take the train from Milan In this case we took Trenitalia executive class and oh my gosh this was by far my best train experience ever This was every bit as enjoyable as a great international first class flight I’m going to make a point of seeking out this experience in the future The train ride from Milan to Chambery takes around 3.5 hours This is part of the Milan to Paris train route (which takes around seven hours) There are a variety of pricing options (prices in the screenshots below are for two people): Obviously executive class is a lot more expensive than business class but the experience is also totally different Rather than being in a cabin with dozens of other people you’re instead in a cabin with a total of just 10 seats (and a conference room!) Our train was departing from Milano Centrale (Milan’s main train station) at 6:25AM We remembered how huge the station was on arrival from Venice Milan’s train station is an architectural masterpiece which first required going through a temperature check Unfortunately the track for our train wasn’t yet listed There wasn’t a whole lot going on at the station at the time. While there’s the Freccia Lounge that we’d in theory have access to unfortunately it wasn’t yet open for the morning So instead we did some train spotting (I assume that’s a thing I don’t know the first thing about trains which is Italy’s private rail operator At around 6:10AM the departure track was posted for our train since that didn’t happen on the last train Is that because this is an international train (even if it’s within the European Union) We were seated in the very first car (at the end of the track) and as we walked there I popped my head into the different classes The standard cabin looked reasonably comfortable Then the business class cabin looked even nicer, and was in a 1-2 configuration, similar to what we had on our ride from Venice to Milan Then finally we arrived at the first car… are you ready for this? maybe I’m just a little too excited… The executive class cabin has just 10 seats In so many ways this reminded me of an old international first class cabin as that’s what was available at the time that we booked Not only are the seats as such quite large but they feature an endless amount of legroom The seats have a swiveling feature whereby they can be turned in either direction The exception is if you’re seated in the first row where you can only be faced toward the other seats Ideally if you’re traveling with someone you’ll want to select seats behind one another (like 1A & 2A) so you can face one another if you’d like as the people in 2A & 3A plus the people in 2D & 3D were traveling together That meant no one was facing us in the first row While the seat doesn’t go fully flat Seat functions can be controlled via a panel to the side of the seat The swiveling feature can be controlled by a button at the opposite side of the seat Underneath the seat and to the side were AC and USB power outlets plus an exposed storage area where you could place a laptop or other item much like what you’d find on an airplane Luggage could be stored in the overhead racks or otherwise could be placed in the conference room Wait, a conference room?! Yep, the executive class car has a conference room with seating for five, available for guests. I find this to be such a hilarious feature, given that there will be at most 10 passengers. Just for fun I ended up sitting here for a while with my laptop, because why wouldn’t I?! It almost reminded me of “The Lobby” on the Etihad A380 The executive class car also had a private bathroom which is a nice feature when you consider how much use the other bathrooms on trains generally get There was even a pretty swanky galley in the executive class car The executive class car initially had six passengers The executive class car had a friendly attendant who introduced herself shortly after boarding About 15 minutes after departure she brought out some basic snacks At that point the first beverage service was performed I ordered an espresso and some water — the water came in a glass while the espresso was served in a paper cup We were then presented with the menu for the train journey It was explained that we could order whatever we wanted (from the breakfast This is pretty amazing — it’s like a dine on demand concept on an international flight You can find the menu and drink list below The attendant was great about keeping us hydrated but we had room service breakfast at our hotel in the morning Around 30 minutes before our arrival in Chambery I figured we had to take one for the team and order something given that I had been up for so many hours I decided to order the salmon and zucchini risotto I was offered a bread basket to go along with it This was even presented with proper cutlery Ford ordered the couscous with chicken and vegetables Let me once again emphasize that you can order whatever you want (including food and it’s all included with an executive class ticket which is easy to connect to and quite fast we had excellent connectivity throughout the journey There were overhead monitors constantly providing an updated status of our progress and we arrived at Chambery right on schedule It was snowing pretty hard when we arrived which you wouldn’t usually expect for early April Admittedly when it comes to transportation I’m more of an aviation geek than anything else and this might be my favorite train journey I’ve ever taken in the sense that there’s little I enjoy more in life than sitting in a comfortable seat on my laptop and watching the world go by If someone is looking after me and offering me unlimited coffee and water in terms of being able to watch the world go by And in many ways taking the train is so much better than flying — train stations are closer to city centers you don’t have to deal with many of the hassles of airports Even though the train from Milan to Paris takes seven hours I’d absolutely take a train over flying in a heartbeat and there’s no better “office” than something like this While the premium for Trenitalia executive class is significant this is such a fun way to travel to & from Italy this is probably the least stressful and most enjoyable way I’ve gotten around Europe Having now taken Trenitalia’s executive class I’m viewing getting to & from Italy from other places in Europe in a completely different way I’d gladly take a long journey in this cabin over flying If you have the chance to experience Trenitalia’s executive class If you’ve taken Trenitalia executive class Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" Was the Executive Class Car wrapped in advertisement that covered the windows We are looking to book Executive but read elsewhere that the advertising wraps on the Car obstruct the view out of the windows Must be missing something here… I’m on my third Executive class trip over the last few weeks The service has been extremely consistent… every single trip has had terrible service with cabin attendants who are miserable On this trip from Roma Termini to Milano Centrale she distributed menus but refuses to serve anything other than the snack items We're doing Milan Paris in May and definitely doing executive class I wonder if you might be able to help me with a question I have booked executive class for Paris to Milan and return and booked seats 5A and 5D Can these seats be rotated to face the direction of travel I took the Frecciarossa from Rome to Bologna in business For excellent and detailed info on train travel (worldwide) have a look at Seat61.com the normal Business Class is so good and comfortable that Executive Class does seem rather unnecessary Especially when Business class is often only 10 to 20 Euro more than the basic fare Are you too excited to take some pictures of the scenery along the way Previous train article you said you’d review getting taxi to hotel in Milan in this review In the last installment I said "I’ll talk more about the station in the installment about the ride out of Milan," so maybe that's what you're referring to Getting a taxi at Milan's train station was pretty straightforward There was a taxi stand outside with no wait Well now that France is virtually outlawing flights of less than 2 hours you might be tempted to travel and review more European trains Sometimes it is just so much easier to travel by train which even in economy seem to have excellent facilities Of course if one travels without the benefit of the local language it can be a little stress inducing but part of the fun but also important to remember not to.. Sometimes it is just so much easier to travel by train which even in economy seem to have excellent facilities Of course if one travels without the benefit of the local language it can be a little stress inducing but part of the fun but also important to remember not to travel with any luggage other than what one can lift or keep an eye on at all times And its never a good idea to get to the station too early as there is nowhere to sit these days (unless a restaurant of course) so get your ticket online and suss out the station in advance France isn't banning flights less than 2 hours (all flights within metropolitan France are less than 2 hours) its flights when there is a train equivalent of less than 2 hours aka 15min to 30min flights on a few routes Italo's president and founder is Luca Cordero di Montezemolo The same rich and most active guy (he was also president of Alitalia for few years) was Ferrari's president from 1991 to 2014 Apart from the same dark red that the Ferraris currently racing in Formula 1 are painted with "So instead we did some train spotting (I assume that’s a thing Many mainline train stations in the UK are packed with train spotters at the weekend Certainly my local train station has plenty Railfans are at least as obsessed with trains someone who has a borderline unhealthy interest in basically anything that helps move people and goods around) I rode in Executive Class on the Frecciarossa 1000 between Milan and Rome I'll admit it looks impressive on their website Those recliner seats don't recline very far The standard business class seats on the TGV from Paris to Milan were far.. The standard business class seats on the TGV from Paris to Milan were far more comfortable They also kept the Executive Class carriage uncomfortably warm I've used this train around a dozen times between Milano Centrale and Bologna or Florence (same train - which continues on to Roma and Naples) Up to 1 hr-ish - I will sit in business class ItaloTreno's compartments are the best of the best within Italy High speed train travel in Italy is fantastic Trenitalia and Italo are amongst the best train operators in the world Italy is a pretty big (long) country but train is still by far the best way to get around I can say we are always complaining about train service.. you should know here the police can stop anyone and ask for IDs or rather the only reason is that a "check" the Central Station was a very bad place until a few years ago now we have a checkpoint before you get to the platforms Maybe it was early and it wasn't active yet so they decided to check passports at the platform to avoid thieves getting on and off before departure I was using Milano Centrale as a base to do day trips by train to many cities in the region 2 weeks ago and security personnel never checked if people had tickets to get to the platforms in the 5 different occasions I had to take a train there (at different times each day) the only place there was a ticket check to enter the platforms in my 2-week Italy trip.. take notes cause you're light years behind the rest of the planet and well never catch up Ben: You might point out that Freccia is Italian for 'arrow" and trenItialia brands their service by different arrow colors: FrecciaRossa (Red Arrow) for their high speed service They also offer Frecciargento and Frecciabianca trains that are somewhat slower and more economical GBOAC: You might want to point out that the FrecciaRossa 1000 are the newest of the train stock The conference room is not just extra space for your personal enjoyment Typically such a room is intended for group meetings while traveling from one city to another and can be reserved in advance At one point I recall Amtrak offering a conference room like this on one of their New York Washington trains Ben never said it was for his personal enjoyment and pretty sure he knows what a conference room is intended for Doesn't mean he can't use it if a group hasn't reserved it try the Gran Class service if you are headed north of Tokyo Also a significant premium over Green class and economy but those seats were just the most comfortable I've ever been in And of course top notch Japanese service and decent food It really hurts when you compare all of that to Amtrak.. "Is that because this is an international train (even if it’s within the European Union)" I believe these are the stupid things since the covid times this will not have existed before covid times On international train journeys passport control are not rare As not all visas and residency permits are the same Every time I take a train into Denmark they check my passport I've traveled to Sweden from Denmark and I can tell you that passport checks are a common occurrence when crossing from Copenhagen to Malmo via train you should really try the Eurostar between Paris and London: 2h15min from city center to city center First class (called Business Premier) is quite expensive (315EUR one way no discount for advance purchase or Saturday night stay) but the new lounge in Paris Gare du Nord is great (with a barman that makes great cocktails!) and the food onboard is decent Add to that the idea of travelling by train under.. Add to that the idea of travelling by train under the Channel but the Eurostar is really the best way to travel between the 2 capitals I have taken the italo from Venice to Milan several times in Executive Class The service is sketchy...one trip has a cabin attendant so lazy that he didn't come around until we were most of the way to Milano I prefer the old Treinitalia first class seats that were more comfortable The food is a joke and most Italians would be sick just seeing how it's served but there are few places in Italy that can mess that up and Switzerland's Glacier Express are really The Italian Ferrovia used to be reasonable priced and reasonable quality across the classes have destroyed the overall quality by catering to high paying elites but I use them less and less because I see these services are being provided at the detriment of ordinary second class and business traveller with whom I regularly speak...and now more often travel Great that they mark GF options on their menu and even have GF Peroni Intuitively I wouldn't have thought that Italy would be the easiest place to travel GF but they're actually much more GF-friendly than many of their European neighbors With how high the gluten intake is in Italy mainly because of pasta They have an above average rates of celiac's The most comparable hard product I've had to a plane was on CRH in Business Class (which oddly is above first class) Only train I have seen with lie flat seating I wonder if the economics really support this class of service Or is it a subsidized luxury from a state-owned company kept in place with pressure from politically connected elites The question makes me think of Thai's new First Class I have taken ICE between Mannheim and Paris multiple times and the only check they have done was for tickets It's such a huge disgrace that there are so many anti-train politicians in the US packed train and the bathroom door wouldnt close properly and man camped on the toilet out the entire trip When you go to Japan you'll need to try the JR East Gran Class when you venture up to the Tohoku region Your feedback is important in helping us keep our community safe The comments on this page have not been provided approved or otherwise endorsed by any advertiser and it is not an advertiser's responsibility to ensure posts and/or questions are answered Doesn't mean he can't use it if a group hasn't reserved it When you go to Japan you'll need to try the JR East Gran Class when you venture up to the Tohoku region You have successfully joined our subscriber list Editorial Disclosure: The editorial content on this page is not provided by any entity mentioned herein. 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See more about our ethics policies here Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) has highlighted four snowy destinations reachable directly from Leeds ideal for those looking to experience a magical white Christmas abroad Geneva offers a unique mix of city charm and alpine adventure with quick access to ski resorts like Chamonix and Mont Blanc The city itself transforms into a winter wonderland with Christmas markets Flights are available from Leeds Bradford with Jet2.com and easyJet baroque city of Salzburg is famous for its snowy landscapes Snow-covered streets and easy access to nearby ski resorts make it a festive favourite Travellers can reach Salzburg from LBA in just over two hours with Jet2.com Chambery provides a gateway to renowned ski resorts like Les Trois Vallées and Val d’Isère With alpine villages full of festive charm Chambery is ideal for skiing and snowboarding Flights from LBA take just over two hours with Jet2.com Riga’s historic charm and snowy streets make it a hidden gem for winter travellers and cosy cafes create a perfect seasonal atmosphere Direct flights with Ryanair start from £37 return making it a budget-friendly option for festive adventures “We know how much people look forward to a magical white Christmas which is why we’re proud to offer direct flights to Europe’s snowiest destinations For more information on these destinations and booking, visit leedsbradfordairport.co.uk Keep up to date with the latest happenings from across Yorkshire with our weekly newsletter the final installment of the Festival of Champions Series to benefit the Virginia Horse Center started Wednesday and will run through Sunday Florida rode her own Chambery 25 to the win in Wednesday’s $500 Open Jumper 1.30m With a second round time allowed of 45 seconds the pair was the only horse and rider team to go clear in a time of 31.317 seconds LLC’s QI L had the fastest second round time in 30.696 seconds but four jump faults saw them finish in second place Smith also placed third with her own Nadav after earning four jump faults in their second round in a time of 32.343 seconds placed fourth for their four-fault first round in a time of 74.367 seconds well within the first round time allowed of 82 seconds.David Matisz of Wellington Florida and Feelgood Farm’s Clearway’s Ashfire placed fifth for their four-fault first round in a time of 72.554 seconds and Marissa Degner of New Hill rode Cece Winter’s Durango Z to a seventh place finish De Michele kicked off opening day with a win in the $200 Open Jumper 1.20 m this afternoon in the Dee Dee Arena in the irons of Cantatu LLC’s QI L besting a field of fifteen horse and rider teams over a course designed by Paul Jewell of Windsor First to advance to a second round was Catano 29 owned by Emma Pell and ridden by David Matisz of Wellington Their clear round in a time of 41.556 kicked off the horse race in the irons of her own Izalco followed in the order and turned in a fault-free second round in a time of 36.182 seconds The lead was short lived when Hayley Alcock of Philomont Virginia aboard Nicole Perry’s Cadis 5 turned in back to back clear rounds with a second round time of 35.982 seconds Virginia and Jeanne McCusker’s Imago Z followed Perry and Cadis 5 turning in double clear rounds with a second round time of 33.034 seconds Maryland and her own Loose N Capable followed as the next pair to advance to a second round Four jump faults in a time of 34.091 seconds would see the pair finish in ninth place Virginia and Mackensie Bowles’ Lando Van De Oude Molenhoeve also earned four jump faults in their second round and their time of 34.760 seconds would see them finish in tenth place Virginia and her own Hirette KR followed Kemper in the order and their clear second round of 35.290 earned them a fourth place ribbon the next to advance to a second round opportunity was Joe Fargis of Middleburg Virginia in the irons of Tracey Weinberg’s Honolulu III fast second round and their time of 32.656 seconds took the lead The lead was fleeting after De Michele Cantatu posting double clear rounds with a second round time of 31.056 seconds Virginia and Gail Thompson’s Doirin Clover Boy sat in the enviable last to go spot but their second round time of 36.443 could not catch the lead and they would finish seventh overall victorious and Fargis and Honolulu III in second place “I rode with Joe [Fargis] for a long time and I really appreciate him.”  Imago Z and Jackson Schurtz finished in third place and Hayley Alcock rode Cadis 5 to a fifth place finish “I have a mare that I was unable to jump a lot because she got hurt about six months after I got her and so I decided to breed her,” she explained “I bred her twice before and I ended up with two very quiet hunters and I sold them I decided to try it one more time and bred her to Quincy Car [owned by Fernando Cardenas] and while QI L is very pretty last year was a bust; I showed him maybe twice at Swan Lake last year and maybe the Piedmont Jumper Classic He did his first 1.30m at Swan Lake this winter and then I showed him at WEC in Ocala in the 7-year-old jumpers and was champion his second week we were there he has a lot of personality and he thinks he is amazing,” laughed De Michele “I never had a horse who is as completely sure of himself like him Right now I’m looking at him as my Grand Prix prospect I hope in a couple of years he’ll be able to do the Grand Prix I want him to have the opportunity to figure it out.” For more information, please visit horseshowsonline.com The Plaid Horse is a print and digital publishing company providing exceptional coverage for the hunter/jumper/breeding disciplines at reasonable rates and suppliers to the industry through horse show and event coverage Contact us: news@theplaidhorse.com Sign up for The TPH Newsletter and receive fresh inspiration from the hunter jumper world I would like to receive emails from The Plaid Horse Magazine Greg Chambery literally grew up in the nursing home business founded the Maplewood Nursing Home in 1945 The Chambery family lived in part of the nursing home when it was still in northwest Rochester Chambery has a lifetime of experience with the facility He’s learned a lot from a lot of residents over the years this is the last place it’s told,” said Chambery who bought the business from his father in 1998 “My kid loses a cell phone and it’s a calamity I’ve met so many people in this profession that I never would have had the chance to meet.” The Maplewood Nursing Home first opened at the corner of Lake Avenue and Seneca Parkway That’s in the Maplewood neighborhood of Rochester The facility moved to Daniel Drive in Webster in 1974 when Medicare and Medicaid rules forced changes The Webster home started with 24 private and 24 semi-private rooms the place has 74 beds and all are in private rooms Expansions over the years have added a lot of “public” space places where residents can get out of their rooms and socialize Services offered at the Maplewood include 24-hour orthopedic rehab care and minivan transportation that can be specialized for each resident “We have a very individualized approach,” Chambery said “If you don’t find 12 people who want to go to the same place at the same time take you to your children’s backyard for a party Or maybe you’ve always met the guys for lunch at (a local restaurant) We individualize the experience for people so they can enjoy the things that they’ve always enjoyed.” Chambery stressed that the Maplewood would not be able to do so without its volunteers A lot has changed in nursing care since his father and grandfather were in charge it’s not my father’s business anymore,” he said with a laugh “He couldn’t stand all the regulations that we have now I spend half of my time studying regulations.” his father was stumped about then-modern technology like a fax machine and wondered why it was needed technology has evolved to all of the Maplewood’s medical records being kept electronically and prescriptions being bar-coded to facilitate orders with the pharmacy Changes in various regulations have shortened the average length of stay in nursing homes from seven to 10 years to about 700 days About 80 percent of the costs are now picked up by Medicaid Maplewood Nursing Home was named to the Democrat and Chronicle’s “Top Workplaces” list this year recognition that Chambery said means a lot a philosophy that gets handed down — treat people how you want to be treated and listen to people,” he said Alan Morrell is a Rochester-based freelance writer Website:www.visitmaplewood.com Global Sisters Report a project of National Catholic Reporter Sign up now 27 Park Road is a residence for Sisters of St View Author Profile Located near other religious communities, the sisters of St. Joseph of Chambery could place their frail elderly sisters with these organizations. Read more in our retirement series here At one time the American province of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Chambery an international order with a presence on five continents had sisters ministering in states from the far north (Alaska) to the deep South (Alabama) while some are still working with poor people living in California the question of how best to care for their retired elderly sisters at the West Hartford While the international order has approximately 1,800 sisters in 18 countries in the United States the median age of West Hartford sisters is 80 with the youngest member 49 and the eldest 101 there are 103 sisters in the United States province “We had an infirmary, not licensed, just for our sisters, without any Medicare reimbursement,” said Cunningham. A National Religious Retirement Office grant provided the province with a consultant who advised them that the time had come to close the sick bay – and move the sisters to skilled nursing facilities The sisters were sent to the skilled care units along with prayers and a quilt hand-crafted by one of the sisters so that they would have a material memento of their convent life Each former convent resident has a sister who acts as an advocate and visits her every week For the most part they have gotten exceptional care At the same time that they were deciding to close the sick bay the West Hartford community had also determined that while they had to sell their 10.5-acre property they wished to continue to reside on the grounds Most of the building will be developed into apartments/condominiums The sisters will remain in a convent of 36 renovated rooms 24 of them available for members who can live semi-independently with some services from nursing aides to know what you think is going to take a short time “We’ve been fortunate to see signs of God in it all.” is office space – and even that may become available in a local parish has also produced another lesson – that sisters from one order who have already experienced change can lend a hand to those experiencing it “Maybe at one time everyone did their own thing and were private” she said “Now it’s ‘how can I help you?’ That’s another good thing that has come out of this.” the projected selling of the property and planned movement to a smaller residence the security and financial stability of the community will continue to improve [Elizabeth Eisenstadt Evans is a religion columnist for Lancaster Newspapers Global Sisters Report Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker