Le Bel Abri 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. […]
Café Brunet 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/
Lake Como End of April, we went to Lake Como (North Italy), the lake is very beautiful, different from Lake Annecy, it has a mediteranean feel with all the exotic flowers, trees and the Italian colours are lovely. Unfortunately, the weather was not so great during our 3 days stay but we still enjoyed it
Jardins Secrets 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
Rose des Neiges Philippe Rigollot, the local famous Pastry Chef (Meilleur Ouvrier de France 2007 and World Champion Pastry Chef 2005) has 2 tea rooms in Annecy (one Place Volland and one Rue Jean Jacques Rousseau). Rose des Neiges is perfect during winter time with its chic pink cosy atmosphere, cakes, nice hot chocolate or
Chez Mamie Lise Chez Mamie Lise is probably one of the best restaurant for cheese specialities or lake fish in Annecy Old Town. It is set in a typical chalet it has a warm local atmosphere. You have 3 rooms: “le Sarto” the place where the vineyard staff used to meet, “La Cosena” the Savoyarde
Chez Ingalls Chez Ingalls is a lovely restaurant, a bit hidden in the city center of Annecy, not far from the train station, it offers fresh dishes according to the seasons. They serve traditional French cuisine made with local products with a touch a world cuisine and spices. They are opened since 2004 and you
Maison Cailler/Chocolate factory Maison Cailler/Chocolate factory is located in Broc, Switzerland, approximately 2 hours drive from Annecy, you can visit the oldest Swiss chocolate factory. There is a big free parking but it can be very busy during the holidays. As soon as you step out of the car, you will smell chocolate in the
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Gruyère City Gruyère City is a charming small medieval town in Switzerland, approximately 2 hours drive from Annecy. It is a nice drive along lake Leman first then in the Swiss country side. The Gruyère Castle surmonting the medieval town is remarkable for its imposing architecture and its historical collections. The town itself has so
