Things to do with kids in Annecy: visit the different castles, parc Andilly, parc du Merlet, visit farm Noisetiers, hikes in Semnoz or Glières, Lamas of Salagine, Parrots in Clermont…
Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, more commonly known as Chamonix (do not pronounce the “x” please) or even “Cham”for locals is a commune in the Haute-Savoie département. It was the site of the first Winter Olympics in 1924. The commune’s population of around 9 000. Chamonix is situated near the massive peaks of the Aiguilles Rouges and most […]
Mer de Glace/Montenvers Train This post is about the Mer de Glace/Montenvers Train in Chamonix. Departing from Chamonix, this little train takes you to Montenvers 1913 m high with an amazing view on Mer de Glace glacier, the Drus and Grands Jorasses. The Montenvers train is a scenic cogwheel railway that operates between Chamonix and
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Grande Jeanne Park 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
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Lescheraines Ponds Lescheraines Ponds and village are 30 km from Annecy, approximately 50 min drive, the most scenic route is to drive through Sévrier then up the mountain to Col de Leschaux (a favourite for cyclists). Lescheraines is the meeting point of all the valleys of the Bauges. The vibrant village has a few shops
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Santa Claus Village 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
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Conflans medieval village Conflans is a medieval village near Albertville. Overlooking the city, sheltered behind its 14th century walls, the medieval city of Conflans offers the charm of yesterday. Discover the baroque church, enjoy incredible views of Combe de Savoie valley, the Bauges and Chartreuse mountains. In the heart of the city, enter the art
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Tamié Abbey Tamié Abbey (Abbaye de Tamié) is a Cistercian monastery located in the Bauges mountain range in the Savoies region of France near Faverges at the end of Lake Annecy. It was founded in 1132, as a daughter house of Bonnevaux Abbey, by Peter of Tarentaise, who was also the first abbot. It
Angon Beach Next to Talloires (1 km away), enjoy Angon Beach, a beautiful beach with a gradual slope in the water. It is perfect for families and you will find a lots of trees to protect from the sun. Really good view on the Bauges mountains, Semnoz and Duingt. Volley ball, pétanque, pique nique tables,
End of the Lake Reserve The End of the Lake nature reserve is a small 84 hectare reserve in Doussard, which takes 1 to 2 hours to visit. It is one of the rare examples of an alpine delta which functions naturally (marsh/meadow/forest) with a moving riverbed. This area has been protected since the Middle
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