Lyon is about 1h30 drive from Annecy. Lyon is a big city with lots of things to see or do (Old Lyon, Fourvières, Confluence Museum, Shopping in Part Dieu…) but if you need a break from the busy city and want to pleased the kids, enjoy the beautiful Parc de la Tête d’Or with lots […]
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Here is a post about my visit of 2 Cheese farms in Semnoz. First I visited the lovely GAEC Les Noisetiers (making AOP Abondance cheese) with cows. We were welcomed by the Jacquot family, the summer farm is between the top of Semnoz (combe du Villard) and Leschaux (their winter home). The visit of the
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When leaving Annecy center, follow the directions to Semnoz mountain (City Hall, Marquisats round about on the right, up hill in front of Old Hospital then left at the round about) to reach Grande Jeanne Park. It is about 15 min away by car. It is free and there is a free parking (crowded during
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The lamas of Salagine (Bloye) is a fun things to do with kids, yes, you can see some lamas in Haute-Savoie! Bloye is a small village between Annecy and Aix-les-Bains. It is about 20 min drive from Annecy. Dominique, the owner is passionate with his animals. He will explain a few interesting things
Cows and Goats of Savoie In order to make those lovely local cheeses we have some local and rustic animals who will be fine in the mountains hills. They also need to be ok with the alpine weather even if they are staying inside the farms during winter. They can climb in the beautiful hills
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