The Annecy churches are beautiful Catholic sanctuaries found in the old town. In the 1530s, the events of the Reformation propelled Annecy to centre stage in the Catholic ... Read more!
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Why you should see the Annecy Lakeshore
The Annecy Lakeshore is one of the most beautiful sites to discover in the French Alps. The stunning setting of the lake front is unforgettable: from the blue-green waters ... Read more!
Gorges of the Fier
The Gorges of the Fier are a spectacular natural wonder on the doorstep of Annecy. Situated at the foot of the medieval castle of Montrottier, the deep, narrow ... Read more!
The most important dates that made Annecy history
Annecy has a long history linked to the strategic position of the city on the route between Geneva and Italy at the northern tip of Lake Annecy. Originally ... Read more!
Annecy Christmas Market: What To See in 2023
The Annecy Christmas market is the most important event in town during Advent. Each year the festive event “Christmas in the Alps” (Noël des Alpes) draws more than ... Read more!
Why you should visit the Paccard Bell Foundry
A visit to the museum of the Paccard bell foundry is one of the most interesting attractions when discovering Annecy and its beautiful region. With its extraordinary history, ... Read more!
Lake Annecy: Places to Visit and Things to Do
The steep wooded and snow-capped mountains rising majestically above the stunning yet peaceful turquoise waters of Lake Annecy provide an unforgettable view. With the historic town of Annecy, famous lakeshore ... Read more!
Discover the village of Duingt near Annecy
The village of Duingt enjoys an idyllic setting, tucked away between Lake Annecy and the last slopes of the Taillefer mountain. Situation of Duingt, Haute-Savoie On the west shore of Lake ... Read more!
Menthon-Saint-Bernard, Haute-Savoie
There are three sites to discover in the pretty village of Menthon-Saint-Bernard: the lakeshore with its harbour, beach and promenade, the old Savoyard village and the medieval castle of ... Read more!
Discover the village of Talloires by Lake Annecy
When I show the region of Annecy to our family and friends, I always bring them to Talloires, a small village located on the eastern shore of the beautiful ... Read more!
Why you should climb the Semnoz Mountain
The Semnoz mountain is situated in the French Alps and the real green lungs of the city of Annecy. It is a favourite outing for the people of ... Read more!
Ponts de la Caille
The two bridges of Ponts de la Caille spanning the gorge of the Usses River on the route between Geneva and Annecy are a spectacular and popular local attraction. ... Read more!
Six villages around Lake Annecy to discover
On Monday 31st March we went on a ‘tour du lac’ by car. We departed from Annecy and drove on the east shore through Veyrier, Menthon and Talloires ... Read more!
Annecy our new base for two weeks
Annecy our new base for two weeks. Lucky eh? The charming touristic town is located between Geneva and Chambéry in the French Alps and is famous for its pristine lake. ... Read more!
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 from next week. Annecy Castle © French Moments Next week, we will be ... Read more!
Flora of the French Alps in Vanoise [24 Flowers!]
The Alps are home to an impressive floral pool with more than 1,200 different varieties of plants found in the Vanoise massif only. One of the most colourful ... Read more!
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‘. This is one of France’s most charming towns found in a picture-perfect setting. ... Read more!
Torche aux marrons
A Torche aux marrons is a dessert based on chestnut cream and meringue and is put together to look a little like Mont Blanc from which it sometime takes ... Read more!
Reblochon, Savoie
Reblochon is a semi-hard cheese from Savoie. Reblochon is a full-cream raw cow’s milk cheese with a pressed and uncooked pâte. The fat content is at least 45%. ... Read more!
Beaufort cheese: Things you should know
Beaufort is a hard cheese produced in the alpine valleys of Savoie (Tarentaise, Maurienne and Beaufortain). This cooked and pressed cheese is made with full-cream raw cow’s milk. The fat content is ... Read more!
