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Annecy is often called the French Venice. Its
beautiful medieval old town is intersected by small
canals and flower decked quays. The 12 century Palais
de l’Isle is an island fortress in the River
Thiou which was once a prison has splendid views of
the old town. The bustling streets, delightful street
cafés where you can watch the world go by and
interesting shops make it a superb place to relax.
Annecys local market is held on Tuesday in Rue
Ste-Claire.
Organised boat excursions in Annecy are a very
relaxing way to discover the lake and see the alpine
mountains from a different angle and take you all
around the lake. For more active people pleasure
boats, dinghies, windsurfers and pedalos can be
hired. The nearby Semnoz mountains have a vast
mountain nature reserve providing excellent
opportunities for ramblers and hikers. A little
further is the Bauges Natural Regional Parc and the
Aravis mountain range where many more mountain
itineraries are available for walkers and bikers.
Golf enthusiasts can enjoy 3 courses to suit all
standards and enjoying fabulous views.
The water temperature of the lake in the summer
reaches up to 24C. The main beaches of the lake are
supervised during the summer.
Menthon-Saint-Bernard (altitude: 492m)
The village is located on the sunniest bank of the
lake, 5 miles from the historic centre of Annecy.
Shops in the village offer all facilities including
pharmacy, cash point, mini-market (open till
8pm)
The opportunities of mountain activities are
numerous: from walking itineraries - le Roc de
Chère, le col de la Forclaz, la Tournette
(alt. 2 351m) - to paragliding, canyoning, via
ferrata, etc.., or simply enjoying the popular
cycling Tour du Lac.
One of France’s 10 most prestigious restaurant,
the 3-star Michelin ‘La Maison de Marc
Veyrat’ owned by famous chef Marc Veyrat is
only 1 mile away in Veyrier du Lac (new mortgage
required to afford the menu prices but a unique
experience…)
See
www.marcveyrat.fr
Virtual
Visit
View here for 360 views of Annecy –
Annecy town (1) &
Annecy town (2) &
Annecy town (3) (hold down the left click of
your mouse and drag left right up and down whilst
still holding on the left click button to move 360
degree)
Places of interest in Annecy
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The lovely lakeside village of Menthon with its
fairytale castle
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Benedictine Monastry at Talloires on the east shore
of the lake
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The impressive Alpine Garden at Semnoz
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Many boat trips and excursions run from the esplanade
and marinas to experience the best view of the lakes,
surrounding mountains, and lakeside villages.
Museum at the Castle of Annecy – open 1st June
– 30th September 2008 everyday from 10.30am -
6pm. €4.80 for adult, €2
(12-25’s).Under 12’s are free. Tel: 00 33
4 50 33 87 30
Citia Exposition (near castle) – exhibition
dedicated to history, art and the techniques of film
animation. From 1st June – 30th September 2008
every day from 10.30am – 6pm. Entrance free.
Butterfly and insect museum at the Castle of Faverges
(20 mins from Annecy centre) – 15th June
– 31st August 2008 Mon-Sat from 2.30-6.30pm
€3/adult, €2.50/child 4-12yrs
Secret gardens – 00 33 4 50 60 53 18. Between
Annecy and Aix les Bains spread over 7000 sq.m. From
06/04 – 15/06 Sat, Sun, Public hols from
1.30-6pm. From 16/06 to 12/07 everyday from 1.30-6pm.
From 13/07 to 24/08 everyday from 10.30-6pm (light
snacks service). From 25/08 to 07/09 everyday from
1.30-6pm. From 08/09 to 12/10 Sunday from 1.30-5pm.
€7.50 per adults, free under 6’s. 6-16yrs
€4. €6.50 for students, disabled,
unemployed, military).
Children
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Several kids club
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Animal parks
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Miniature Golf
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Leisure park
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Skate park
Amenities in Annecy
A fabulous variety of restaurants and bars,
nightclub, cinema, modern and traditional shops,
museums, exhibitions, Alpine lakes observatory
Contacts for activities in Annecy
Cruising
Boat trips are available all-year round. The boat
stops at all the villages on the lake so you can get
on and off as you please.
There are cruises with running commentaries,
restaurant boats, sailing or motor boats etc
Contacts:
Compagnie des Bateaux - Place aux Bois - Annecy
Tel. +33 (0)4 50 51 08 40 - Fax. +33 (0)4 50 51 80 94
info@annecy-croisieres.com
www.annecy-croisieres.com
Sanctuaries
The “Roc de Chere” nature park
(Menthon-Saint-Bernard Talloires)
Situated on the east bank of Lake Annecy, the Roc de
Chère nature reserve not only has a wide
variety of flora and fauna on view but also some
superb beauty spots with stunning views over Lake
Annecy and the bay of Talloires.
Open all-year for unaccompanied visits and guided
visits from June to September. Reservations at the
Tourist Information Office –
Tel: +33 (0)4 50 60 70 64
Prices: Adult 7 € - Child 5 € (8/16 years)
Gorges of the River Fier (Lovagny)
2009 - 140th anniversary.
Open to visitors since 1869, the Gorges du Fier are
one of the most beautiful natural treasures in the
Alps. Find yourself traversing your way along the
side of the canyon on a solid footbridge built into
the rock face 25 m above the Fier river.
New for 2009: signs to inform you about the geology
of the site and points of special interest of the
visit.
Opening dates:
• From 15/03 to 15/10: daily
9.15am - 6pm, last admittance 5.15 pm
• From 15 /06 to 10/09: daily
9.15am - 7pm, last admittance 6.15pm
Prices: Adult 4,80 € - Child: 2,70 € (7-16
years)
Bus excursions to surrounding areas incl.
Chamonix. Whole day or half day trips. Autocars
Crolard – 00 33 4 50 45 00 56.
Markets in Annecy
Antiques Markets – 9am-7pm on last Sat of each
month.
Open air markets – 8am-noon on Tuesdays,
Fridays and Sundays
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- Golf Club de Lac d’Annecy,
Talloires.
Tel: 00 33 4 50 60 12 89
18 holes, length 5008m, par 69.
Open: All year except Christmas holiday.
Green fees (daily) from 35€ to 45€. Weekend
passes available.
Superb panoramic view in the immediate vicinity of
Lake Annecy over a protected nature reserve.
- Golf de Giez, Lac d’Annecy.
Tel: 00 33 4 50 44 48 41 (18 holes)
00 33 4 50 32 51 40 (9 holes)
18 holes, length 5820m, par 72.
9 holes, length 2250m, par 33. Open: All year
Green fees (daily) 18 holes from 38€ to
46€, 9 holes from 18€ to 22€, weekend
passes available.
Two play site, with panoramic views over the upper
part of Lake Annecy. Flat course landscaped with
stretches of water.
Paragliding – 00 33 0 4 50 57 24 42, annecyvoldepente@tiscali.fr
Swimming pool – Les Marquisats (May-Sept) 00 33
4 50 33 65 40
Mountain/water sports
Annecy Adventure
9 rue du Bel Air - Annecy
Tel. + 33(0) 4 50 45 38 46
Mountain sports
Mountaineering, canyoning, ice climbing, climbing,
rambling etc
Annecy Guides & Coaches office
5 bis rue François Buloz - Annecy
Tel. +33 (0)6 07 69 57 83
Aerial sports
Flying, paragliding, hang-gliding, hot air
ballooning, microlighting…
Adrénaline Parapente
Laurent Sauphanor
36 avenue de Chambéry - Annecy
Tel. +33 (0)4 50 45 16 00
Rowing
Avirion de Talloires
Cercle nautique - Talloires - Tel. +33 (0)4 50 60
Canoe/Kayak
Canoë-kayak Club d’Annecy
Base nautique des Marquisats - Annecy
Tel. +33 (0)4 50 45 03 98
www.kayak-annecy.com
White water sports
Essaonia
9 rue du Bel Air - Annecy - Tel. +33 (0)4 50 57 83 19
contact@essaonia.com - www.essaonia.net
DIVING
Annecy Plongée
6 rue des Marquisats - Annecy
Tel. +33 (0)4 50 45 40 97
contact@annecyplongee.com
www.annecyplongee.com
WATER SKIING - WAKEBOARD
Jacky Ski Nautique
Avenue du Petit Port - Annecy le Vieux
Tel: +33 (0)6 07 13 34 76
info@pontonjacky.com - www.pontonjacky.com
HORSERIDING
La Cravache d’Annecy
Centre équestre du Moulin Rouge
150 route de Vovray - Annecy
Tel. +33 (0)4 50 45 32 38
www.cravache-equitation.com
SKATING RINK
Piscine-Patinoire Jean Régis
90 chemin des fins - Annecy
Tel. +33 (0)4 50 57 56 02
SWIMMING POOLS
Piscine des Marquisats
29 rue des marquisats -Annecy
Tel. +33 (0)4 50 33 65 40
(Open from May to September)
Plus many other water sports activities such as
sailing, rafting, rowing…
Other activities include horse riding, roller
skating, hot air ballooning, luge, fishing, tennis,
crazy golf, cinema, bowling…
MENTHON-SAINT-BERNARD castle
www.chateau-de-menthon.com
Lived in since the 11th century by the same family,
built from the 11th to 19th, it has kept its rich
historic furniture and decoration. Costume displays
on weekends and Public Holidays.
Opening Times:
May, June and September: Friday, Saturday, Sunday and
Public Holidays: 2pm - 6pm. July and August: daily:
Noon - 6pm
Prices: Adult 7,50 € - Child 4,50 € (from 6
to 15 years)
Costume Display:
Adult 8,50 € - Child 5,50 € (from 6 to 15
years).
Annecy has many museums to visit including a
butterfly museum, art and history, craftwork, castle,
architecture, wood, forestry etc. See the tourist
office website for further details.
You can also hire guides to take you around Annecy,
the lakes, the sites etc.
SECRET GARDENS
Lagnat-Vaulx - Rumilly - Tel. 04 50 60 53 18
contact@jardins-secrets.com
Situated between Annecy and Aix les Bains, why not
visit this mosaic of gardens covering 7000 m2. Amidst
daring architecture finely styled with wood, water
and flowers East meets West in an extraordinary and
exotic garden setting. Musical visits by night in
summer.
Open from 12/04 to 11/10.
All the above information is for information only.
For the most up-to-date information please visit the
resort tourist office website
Annecy Tourist
Office
74000 Annecy
Tel +33 4 50 45 00 33
www.lac-annecy.com
For regional information:
www.rhonealpes-tourisme.com
www.savoie-tourisme.com
Access to Annecy
By Road: Driving distance from Calais to
Annecy 817km (approx 7hrs30)
From Calais follow the A26/E15 in the direction of
Lens/Arras and then Reims. Take the exit marked
Reims-Tinqueux, Châlons-en-Champagne, Metz,
Nancy, Strasbourg & Lyon. Follow the A4/E50, then
the E17 towards Châlons-en-Champagne. Take the
exit marked Saint-Gibrien,
Châlons-en-Champagne, Troyes & Lyon.
Continue on the E17 then the A26/E17 towards Troyes.
Next take the A40 towards Bourg-en-Bresse/Annecy and
take exit 11 to Annecy.
Access to Annecy by motorway.
- From Marseille, Lyon or Chambéry : A41 exit
Annecy Sud.
- From Paris, Geneva, Bourg-en-Bresse, Chamonix or
Italy via Mont Blanc tunnel: A41 exit Annecy Nord.
New direct motorway from Annecy to Geneva opened
since December 2008.
Access to Annecy by National Road.
- From Albertville or Bourg-en-Bresse : D1508.
- From Geneva or Chambéry : D1201.
- From Chamonix or Italy: D1203.
Distance from Annecy to…
- Albertville: 50km. - Chambéry : 50km. -
Chamonix : 105km.
- Grenoble : 107km. - La Clusaz : 33km. - Le Grand
Bornand : 33km.
- Lyon: 140km. - Marseille: 425km. - Paris: 550km.
- Geneva: 47km.
By Rail: TGV to Annecy from Paris.
Airports: Geneva 50km
For further information on car parking, transfers,
etc:
www.gva.ch/en (then select
Transportation in menu)
or Lyon Saint-Exupery 125 km
Daily flights from Paris to Annecy - Meythet airport,
located 6km from Annecy city centre, link by SIBRA
bus n°6.
Annecy is located 50 km away from Geneva
international airport
Direct link between Annecy and Geneva airport by
coach.
Transport to Annecy by train and bus.
You can also take a taxi.
Airport Transfer
Pre-book your taxi transfer with Peak
Retreats
From Geneva or Chambery Airport to Annecy
(Duingt/Giez) – from £37-£48 per
person return based on 4 people sharing.
For all other transfer prices please click
here
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