The return from the Alpine pastures in Annecy
I’ve known about the return from the Alpine pastures for a long time. I had…
Browsing: Annecy
What we discovered in the Glieres Plateau
Since we arrived in Annecy, we’ve been told the Glieres Plateau (Plateau des Glières) was…
What to see in Groisy in the Annecy region?
Commanding fine views of the Alps and as far as the Jura, the village of…
Why we chose Annecy as our new French base
After three years residing in the Paris region, we finally moved to Annecy for our…
Our photos taken during a week spent in Annecy
You would have probably noticed it on our Facebook or Instagram accounts, we went out of…
Why the Annecy Venetian Carnival is amazing
Every year in Winter an elegant and mysterious carnival takes place in the French Alps town of Annecy. With people…
Discover the mighty fortress of Annecy Castle
The imposing Annecy Castle in Haute-Savoie is majestically placed atop one of the last promontories of…
Discover the Palais de l’Île in Annecy
The view of the Palais de l’Île from Pont Perrière in Annecy is one of the…
What to see in Annecy Old Town
Ideally situated between a gorgeous lake and the mountains of the Alps, Annecy is an…
Discover the historic Annecy Churches
The Annecy churches are beautiful Catholic sanctuaries found in the old town. In the 1530s,…
Why you should see the Annecy Lakeshore
The Annecy Lakeshore is one of the most beautiful sites to discover in the French Alps.…
Gorges of the Fier
The Gorges of the Fier are a spectacular natural wonder on the doorstep of Annecy.…
The most important dates that made Annecy history
Annecy has a long history linked to the strategic position of the city on the…
Discover the Annecy Christmas Market
The Annecy Christmas market is the most important event in town during Advent. During the whole month…
Why you should visit the Paccard Bell Foundry
A visit to the museum of the Paccard bell foundry is one of the most…
Discover the stunning Lake Annecy
The steep wooded and snow-capped mountains rising majestically above the stunning yet peaceful turquoise waters…
Semnoz Mountain
Semnoz is a mountain situated in the French Alps and the real green lungs of…
Ponts de la Caille
The two bridges of Ponts de la Caille spanning the gorge of the Usses River…
Top 10 photos of Annecy by night
As our stay in Annecy came to an end, we decided to visit the city at night…
Ten photos of spring flowers in Haute-Savoie
This Sunday morning, we went for a little walk along the streets of Argonay near…
Six villages around Lake Annecy to discover
On Monday 31st March we went on a ‘tour du lac’ by car. We departed…
Annecy our new base for two weeks
Annecy our new base for two weeks. Lucky eh? The charming touristic town is located between Geneva…
Why two weeks in Annecy will be the perfect holiday
Two weeks in Annecy: this will be our stay in the charming town of Haute-Savoie…
Top 10 things to see in Annecy, Haute-Savoie
Here is our selection of 10 Things to see in Annecy, the ‘Venice of the Alps’.…
The city of Annecy, Haute-Savoie
Only a few cities in France can boast of being situated between a gorgeous lake…