Annecy An idyllic setting, close to Switzerland and Italy, the city is located in a deep gorge on the Thiou river at the northern end of Lake Annecy. Within easy reach of the mountains of the Chaîne des Aravis and the plains of Albanais, the location has many assets; The magnificent Lac d'Annecy; the Thiou, an industrial route that is now a tourist attraction; the great unspoilt forest of Le Semnoz; the beautiful nature reserve of the Roc de Chère; the extensive Plaine des Fins, which has allowed the town to expand unhindered. |
Evian Poetically known as the "pearl of Lake Geneva", Evian is remarkably well situated between the lake and the foothills of the Chablais mountains. This famous spa town is also a lakeside and climatic resort, and a centre of fashionable entertainment. Opulent public buildings, a tree lined promenade, and palace-hotels nestling amongst the greenery are characteristic of this international holiday resort, where taking the waters is not the main preoccupation. |