Ideas of trips to do around Annecy: Yvoire, Chamonix, Aix-les Bains, Chanaz, Conflans, Chambéry, Lyon, Grenoble, Megève, La Clusaz, Grand Bornand, Genève, Vevey, Montreux, Gruyère, Lauterbrunnen, Zermatt, Grindewald, Interlaken, Como, Milan…
How much is a taxi from Beaune to Annecy? Nestled in the heart of France’s Burgundy region, Beaune is a charming town that effortlessly blends rich history, exquisite wine, and timeless beauty. Known as the “Capital of Burgundy Wines,” Beaune is a must-visit for any traveler seeking an authentic taste of French culture. The town’s […]
How to go from Talloires to Geneva airport? Talloires is my favourite village by the lake, it is a picturesque village renowned for its breathtaking natural beauty and rich history. Often referred to as one of the most beautiful villages in France, Talloires captivates visitors with its crystal-clear waters, lush greenery, and stunning Alpine
Taxi Geneva airport to Aix-les-Bains? Aix-les-Bains, locally called Aix, is a commune in the Savoie department. Rising from the shores of the largest natural lake of glacial origin in France, the Lac du Bourget, this resort is one of the important French spa towns, and has the largest fresh water marina in France. It is
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
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
St Gervais les Bains St Gervais les Bains is a commune in the Haute-Savoie department. The village is best known for tourism, and has been a popular holiday destination because of its beauty and location since the early 1900s. It has 450 km of ski pistes, reputed to be the third largest domain exclusively in
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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
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Ermitage St Germain Ermitage St Germain is 13 km away from Annecy, before reaching Talloires, turn left ‘Col de la Forclaz’, then you will need to take a narrow road on the left, follow the sign “St Germain Church”. The official parking is not easy to reach so follow the sign Parking conseillé which is
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