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!

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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!

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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!

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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!

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Top 10 things to see in Annecy, Haute-Savoie

When it comes to Things to see in Annecy, trust me, I’ve got you covered! Having lived in the region, I’ve explored this beautiful town from every angle. ... Read more!

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Comté Cheese

Comté, a cow’s milk and hard cheese from the Franche-Comté region. Comté is a cow’s milk cheese made from pressed scalded curds with a golden-yellow to brown firm ... Read more!

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Chamonix Mont Blanc: A Discovery Guide

Chamonix-Mont-Blanc ski resort is famous for its ideal location at the foot of Europe’s highest peak. What was a small mountain village until the end of the 19th ... Read more!

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Discover the historic province of Savoie

The Pays de Savoie is mainly known for its mountains (The Mont Blanc and the French Alps) and its cheeses (Beaufort, Tomme, Reblochon, Raclette). The region has some ... Read more!

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Why you should visit the city of Annecy in the Alps

Welcome to Annecy! Only a few cities in France can boast of being situated between a gorgeous lake and snow-capped mountains. Did you know the historic town is ... Read more!

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