If you are staying in Annecy but wish to discover more about the area, you can drive approximately 30 min to Aix-les-Bains and its lake called Bourget. It is bigger than Annecy’s lake but probably less crowded but very nice too. Aix-les-Bains, locally called Aix, is a commune in the Savoie department. Rising from the […]
Philippe Rigollot Pastry/Coffee shop in Annecy center is perfect for little break after touring or shopping in town. Philippe Rigollot was “Meilleur Ouvrier de France” in 2007 and World Champion Pastry Chef in 2005. He has a Coffee shop/Pastry/Chocolate in the Old Town (not far from Ibis Hotel and Place Ste Claire). The desserts are
In the summer, you can enjoy Le Bel Abri, they have a lovely terrasse by the lake in Albigny petit port at the bottom of Mont Veyrier. The cuisine is made with fresh local products and they served French cuisine with a world wide touch. The plates are really beautiful and delicious. Chef Jérôme Fontaine
Café Brunet, this lovely café Culinaire sets up in a building from the 14th century in Annecy-le-Vieux is open since 1875. It is on top of Annecy-le-Vieux, in a lovely medieval area with lots of other nice restaurants. Annecy le Vieux is not the Old Town, for more explanations, check my explanations https://www.taxi-massingy.com/en/annecy-le-vieux-not-the-same-as-vieil-annecy/ The
Jardins Secrets in Vaulx, discover this unexpected colorful garden in the country side, approximately 25 min drive from Annecy center. Vaulx is located between Rumilly and Annecy, the gardens are a mosaic of Baroque gardens. It is still owned by the family who started it (just for fun), the Moumen’s family and it covers 7000m2.
