Things to do in Annecy: monuments to visit, walks in the old town, hike in the surroundings mountains, shopping at Courier or Galeries Lafayette, enjoy the farmers market, events and restaurants
Here’s a list of must-see sights and must-do activities in Annecy, perfect for first-time visitors or anyone wanting to experience the best of this Alpine gem. What to do or see in Annecy: * Palais de l’Île, Old jail, Annecy’s iconic 12th-century prison and courthouse, perched on a canal in the Thiou River. It’s the […]
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
Driving tour lake Annecy In July 2018, I took a lovely American family on a tour around lake Annecy. They told me what they were interested in and I organized the tour accordingly. For this driving tour of lake Annecy, we left Annecy at 9h and drove via Veyrier du Lac then in front of
Roselet Village Near Duingt, Roselet Village, a pretty place was swallowed up by the water. The legend says that its inhabitants refused hospitality one winter’s evening to an old beggar-woman, who was in fact a fairy. Since then, on moonlight nights, if you are out in a boat and lean out over the water, you
Annecy Farmers Markets Try a typical French thing, discover Annecy Markets during your stay in Annecy. You will find different Annecy Markets and its surroundings: * Tuesday morning, Friday morning and Sunday morning (from 8h to 12h) The Food market in the Old Town (rue Sainte Claire, Pont Morens, rue de la République and quai
Discover amazing Roc de Chère Roc de Chère is a natural reserve located between Menthon st Bernard and Talloires and it is overlooking Annecy. It is at the limit of the big and small lake. Its 68 hectares are occupied by small forest animals, birds, frogs and lots of flowers and plants. You will
Beaches of Lake Annecy During the summer it is lovely to go for a swim and enjoy the sun, discover the different beaches of Lake Annecy! It is nice to try a few of them as the view and atmosphere can be different. All of them have shower and toilets facilities. Free beaches * Plage
Annecy Old Town The Vieille ville’s nickname is “the Little Venice of the Alps” because 3 little rivers are crossing it. The best way to visit Annecy Old Town is to walk in the pedestrian district. You can stroll along the Thiou canal and on Sainte-Claire
Pont des Amours Le pont des Amours, Lover’s Bridge is the best spot to take wonderful photos with the Tournette mountain in the background! It is said, that before, it was a meeting point for prostitutes, but I
