The HR Giger Museum in Gruyère (between the lake of Geneva and Fribourg) is the permanent home of an impressive collection of the work of the Swiss surrealist HR Giger, the Academy Award winning designer of the “Alien” in Ridley Scott’s groundbreaking films. It is 2 hours by car from Annecy, not really recommanded for …
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 air!!! It can …
Ho ho Ho, are you ready for a magical moment and a flash back to your childhood? Santa Claus Village is located at the Mont Sion, in Andilly (5 minutes from Cruseilles and 20 minutes from Annecy and Geneva). It is open all year around. I loved this magical world and felt like a kid …
To be honest, I am not a huge fan of the Annecy Castle Museum, it is a nice place to visit on a rainy day and still interesting but I just wish it would be more medieval orientated. I find that the modern art exhibition is a bit strange but maybe it is because I …
Swimming Pools available in Annecy area: *L’île Bleue in Seynod This is the newest and my favourite. If you do not have a car, it is easy to get a bus there. It is an inside pool but with open doors in the summer and a big garden. You also have 3 pools, one for …
