Albertville, situated in the Rhône-Alpes region of France, is a small city known for hosting the 1992 Winter Olympics. Located in the foothills of the French Alps, it experiences a temperate climate with warm summers and cold winters. The city's rich history dates back to the Middle Ages, and its heritage is reflected in its charming old town, medieval castle, and historic churches.
Famous Persons from Albertville, Rhône-Alpes, France
- Lilou Zepchi - Born on October 10, 2006 - Ski jumper
- Romane Dieu - Born on December 19, 2000 - Nordic combined skier, and Ski jumper
- Jonathan Learoyd - Born on November 3, 2000 - Nordic combined skier, and Ski jumper
- Agathe Bessard - Born on January 28, 1999 - Skeleton racer
- Arthur Blanc - Born on October 17, 1998 - Sport cyclist
- Laura Chamiot-Maitral - Born on April 10, 1998 - Cross-country skier
- Johanna Bœuf - Born on April 11, 1997 - Alpine skier
- Julia Simon - Born on October 9, 1996 - Biathlete - Knight of the National Order of Merit
- Justine Braisaz-Bouchet - Born on July 4, 1996 - Biathlete, and Cross-country skier - Knight of the National Order of Merit | Knight of the Legion of Honour
- Léa Lemare - Born on June 21, 1996 - Sportsperson, and Ski jumper
- Jérôme Rey - Born on May 19, 1995 - Rugby union player
- Élie Gateau - Born on January 16, 1995 - Alpine skier
- Roy Piccard - Born on December 2, 1993 - Alpine skier
- Aurélien Dunand-Pallaz - Born on December 29, 1992 - Long-distance runner
- Mathias Rolland - Born on March 31, 1991 - Alpine skier
- Jerome Jarre - Born on June 12, 1990 - YouTuber, and Influencer
- Xavier Gachet - Born on October 31, 1989 - Ski mountaineer
- François Place - Born on July 2, 1989 - Freestyle skier, and Alpine skier
- Loann Goujon - Born on April 23, 1989 - Rugby union player
- Arnaud Bovolenta - Born on September 6, 1988 - Freestyle skier, and Alpine skier - Knight of the National Order of Merit
- Jessica Pardin - Born on November 24, 1987 - Ski mountaineer, and Runner
- Thomas Bianchin - Born on August 11, 1987 - Rugby union player
- Sébastien Perrier - Born on March 19, 1987 - Ski mountaineer
- Guillaume Glairon Mondet - Born on December 10, 1986 - Rock climber
- Vincent Jay - Born on May 18, 1985 - Sportsperson, Biathlete, Sports commentator, and Military personnel - Knight of the Legion of Honour
- Ludivine Bruet - Born on February 24, 1984 - Association football player
- Fabien Gengenbacher - Born on January 13, 1984 - Rugby union player
- Romain Riboud - Born on June 2, 1982 - Sportsperson, and Alpine skier - Paralympic silver medal | Knight of the National Order of Merit
- Delphyne Peretto - Born on February 9, 1982 - Biathlete, and Military personnel
- Florine De Leymarie - Born on May 9, 1981 - Alpine skier
- Amandine Ciosi - Born on March 9, 1981 - Comics writer, and Comics artist (died: March 6, 2014)
- Freddy Rech - Born on February 7, 1980 - Alpine skier (died: March 6, 2014)
- Ted Piccard - Born on November 30, 1978 - Freestyle skier, and Alpine skier (died: March 6, 2014)
- Nicolas Folmer - Born on October 26, 1976 - Trumpeter - Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres (died: March 6, 2014)
- Adrien N'Goma - Born on August 30, 1976 - Rugby union player (died: March 6, 2014)
- Nini Bombardier - Born on February 22, 1976 - Comics artist (died: March 6, 2014)
- François Petit - Born on March 27, 1975 - Rock climber (died: March 6, 2014)
- Philippe Geneletti - Born on December 29, 1974 - Chef (died: March 6, 2014)
- Fréderic Aimard - Born on April 24, 1974 - Rugby union player (died: March 6, 2014)
- Stéphane Gachet - Born on January 18, 1974 - Ice hockey player (died: March 6, 2014)
- Frédéric Marin-Cudraz - Born on January 7, 1974 - Alpine skier (died: March 6, 2014)
- Florent Perrier - Born on June 26, 1973 - Ski mountaineer (died: March 6, 2014)
- Angela Little - Born on July 22, 1972 - Model, Film actor, Television actor, Playboy Playmate, and Actor - Playboy Playmate of the Month (died: March 6, 2014)
- Arnaud Petit - Born on February 17, 1971 - Rock climber, and Mountain guide (died: March 6, 2014)
- Vincent Pavesi - Born on April 6, 1970 - Opera singer, and Performing artist (died: July 15, 2019)
- Olivier Lluansi - Born on October 14, 1969 - Consultant (died: July 15, 2019)
- Marc Tivoly - Born on July 5, 1969 - Businessperson (died: July 15, 2019)
- Christophe Kalfayan - Born on May 26, 1969 - Swimmer (died: July 15, 2019)
- Delphine Coindet - Born on March 2, 1969 - Visual artist, Artist, and Photographer (died: July 15, 2019)
- Maxence Fermine - Born on March 17, 1968 - Writer (died: July 15, 2019)
- Ian Piccard - Born on March 11, 1968 - Alpine skier (died: July 15, 2019)
- Jean-Luc Crétier - Born on April 28, 1966 - Alpine skier (died: July 15, 2019)
- Henri Rivière - Born on November 9, 1965 - Architect (died: November 14, 2010)
- Laurent Lassiaz - Born on August 15, 1965 - Businessperson (died: November 14, 2010)
- Yves Boyer - Born on June 19, 1965 - Luger (died: November 14, 2010)
- Hélène Viallet - Born on August 20, 1964 - Conservator - Officer of Arts and Letters | Knight of the National Order of Merit (died: November 14, 2010)
- Stéphane Boujnah - Born on April 11, 1964 - Business executive - Young Leader of the French American Foundation | Knight of the Order of the Polar Star | Knight of the Legion of Honour (died: November 14, 2010)
- Michèle de Vaucouleurs - Born on February 12, 1964 - Politician (died: November 14, 2010)
- Jean-Loup Felicioli - Born on July 18, 1960 - Director, Film director, and Graphic designer (died: November 14, 2010)
- Jean-Marc Chomaz - Born on May 21, 1960 - Researcher, and Physicist - Knight of the National Order of Merit | CNRS silver medal | Prix Ampère (died: November 14, 2010)
- Philippe Chomaz - Born on May 21, 1960 - Physicist - Jean-Perrin Prize (died: November 14, 2010)
- Hélène Vareille - Born on September 19, 1958 - Philanthropist - Knight of the Legion of Honour (died: November 14, 2010)
- Philippe Bruet - Born on January 2, 1956 - Journalist (died: November 14, 2010)
- Edward Earl Carnes - Born on June 3, 1950 - Judge (died: November 14, 2010)
- Raymond Olejnik - Born on December 18, 1948 - Association football player (died: November 14, 2010)
- François Hartog - Born on July 17, 1946 - University teacher, and Historian - Knight of the Legion of Honour | Broquette-Gonin prize (died: November 14, 2010)
- Bernard Faivre d'Arcier - Born on July 12, 1944 - Theatre manager - Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres | Commander of the National Order of Merit | Officer of the Legion of Honour (died: November 14, 2010)
- Gérard Mourou - Born on June 22, 1944 - University teacher, and Physicist - honorary doctorate at the Laval University | Fellow of the American Physical Society | Lazare-Carnot Prize | Knight of the Legion of Honour | Fellow of the Optical Society | IEEE David Sarnoff Award | Quantum Electronics Award | R. W. Wood Prize | Frederic Ives Medal | Charles Hard Townes Award | Berthold Leibinger Zukunftspreis | Arthur L. Schawlow Prize in Laser Science | IEEE Fellow | Nobel Prize in Physics (died: November 14, 2010)
- Henri Marescaux - Born on September 12, 1943 - Catholic deacon (died: April 1, 2021)
- François-Charles Uginet - Born on December 14, 1942 - Archivist (died: April 1, 2021)
- Charley Pell - Born on February 17, 1941 - American football player (died: May 29, 2001)
- Maurice Blanc - Born on November 1, 1939 - Politician (died: May 29, 2001)
- Georges Tresallet - Born on November 7, 1937 - Luger (died: May 29, 2001)
- Louis Gagnière - Born on March 23, 1934 - Luger (died: June 27, 2017)
- Gaston Maulin - Born on July 10, 1932 - Rugby union executive, and Businessperson (died: February 11, 2019)
- Madeleine Front - Born on April 22, 1930 - Alpine skier (died: December 26, 2016)
- Andrée Tournier - Born on March 29, 1929 - Alpine skier (died: September 19, 2010)
- Bobby Thomason - Born on March 26, 1928 - American football player (died: November 5, 2013)
- François Amoudruz - Born on September 7, 1926 - Banker (died: July 21, 2020)
- Jacques-Francis Rolland - Born on July 26, 1922 - Journalist - Grand Prix du roman de l'Académie française (died: June 4, 2008)
- Louis Quilici - Born on April 14, 1920 - Painter (died: February 3, 1980)
- Adrien Demeules - Born on July 18, 1918 - Catholic priest (died: February 4, 2005)
- Georges Lamarque - Born on November 1, 1914 - French Resistance fighter - Knight of the Legion of Honour | Companion of the Liberation | Croix de guerre 1939–1945 | Médaille de la Résistance (died: September 8, 1944)
- Glenn Hearn - Born on April 17, 1914 - Politician (died: January 7, 1978)
- Jean-Baptiste Mathias - Born on June 29, 1913 - Politician - Legion of Honour (died: May 22, 1974)
- Henry Bernard - Born on February 21, 1912 - Architect - Prix de Rome (died: December 10, 1994)
- Serge Dalens - Born on October 3, 1910 - Children's writer, Magistrate, Publisher, and Writer - prix Renaissance des lettres | Croix de guerre 1939–1945 (died: January 9, 1998)
- Jacques Boell - Born on February 17, 1908 - Mountaineer, and Writer (died: August 21, 1997)
- René-Maria Burlet - Born on July 9, 1907 - Painter (died: November 5, 1994)
- Hilaire Demeules - Born on November 17, 1906 - Almoner, Catholic priest, and Teacher (died: November 17, 1976)
- Maurice Redon - Born on February 20, 1905 - Almoner, Catholic priest, and Teacher (died: May 29, 2000)
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