The Bauges Mountains are one of those Alpine territories you often glimpse without always knowing what to call them. You can make them out from Chambéry, Aix-les-Bains, Annecy ... Read more!
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Chambéry: Discover the Former Capital of the Dukes of Savoy
Chambéry is one of those towns you may pass through too quickly, on your way to the Alpine resorts, Lake Bourget, Annecy or Italy. And yet, it would ... Read more!
Lake Bourget in Savoie: 10 Must-See Places to Visit
Lake Bourget (in French, Lac du Bourget) is one of the great natural jewels of Savoie, but it deserves far more than a simple postcard of blue water, ... Read more!
Renting a Car in Lyon: A Perfect Road Trip to the Alps of Savoie
My first road trip to the Alps happened long before I knew the region by name. As a child, it was simply our summer holiday — long drives through ... Read more!
Yvoire Guided Walk: A Tour of a Historic Village on Lake Geneva
Welcome to the 'Joucas Guided Walk', an enchanting chapter from our last journey through Provence! During a memorable 40-day stay in Bonnieux, our lovely home base, I explored ... Read more!
Lake Annecy: What You Need To See
Lake Annecy is a place that never ceases to amaze me. Framed by steep, forested slopes and snow-capped peaks, its turquoise waters shimmer with an almost unreal beauty. ... Read more!
10 Most Beautiful Towns in the French Alps You Need to Visit
Many towns in the French Alps captivate with their unique blend of natural beauty, rich history, and vibrant culture. From quaint lakeside retreats to lively cities surrounded by ... Read more!
The French Alps in Summer: Scenic Beauty and Adventure
This past July, we spent an unforgettable month discovering the French Alps in summer, specifically in the stunning Tarentaise Valley in Savoie. Our journey took us back to ... Read more!
The Best Destinations for Last-Minute Ski Holidays in France
France often comes top when it comes to the world's best ski destinations, and rightfully so. It boasts picturesque mountain scenery and varied ski areas, from high-altitude ski ... Read more!
Twilights in the French Alps: A Photo Collection
Our spring break in Savoie has been an unforgettable experience for all our family. To end on a high note, I’d like to describe the most beautiful twilights ... Read more!
Discover the Tarentaise vineyards in Savoie
Did you know that? The Tarentaise vineyards are the first in France - coming from Italy! This little joke aside, I have always been attracted by the little-known ... Read more!
The fabulous onion dome steeples of Savoy
They are a characteristic part of the landscape of Savoy and give a resolutely cheerful and baroque touch to the background of snow-capped mountains. The onion dome steeples ... Read more!
What are the most beautiful villages of Savoie?
Let’s discover together the most beautiful villages of Savoie, from the north to the south of the province. From the flowery villages on the shores of Lake Geneva ... Read more!
A stroll through the market in Annecy
This is one of the most typical markets in the Savoy region. Three times a week, the arcaded streets of the old town, paved and coloured, welcome the ... Read more!
15 sites to discover around Annecy
Is it really necessary to introduce the stunning region around Annecy? In this beautiful part of the French Alps, you’ll find a breathtaking lake with emerald waters that ... Read more!
Discover Val Thorens, Europe’s highest ski resort!
At the very end of the Belleville valley lies the stunning domain of Val Thorens. Built above the tree line, “Val Tho” or simply “VT” is surrounded by a ... Read more!
What it’s like to ride the La Plagne Bobsleigh?
To start the winter season off in style we were given the opportunity to do something that’s really incredible, maybe a once in a lifetime experience…. the La ... Read more!
Mont Pourri, Savoie’s third highest peak
The Mont Pourri is a mountain situated in the French Alps. At an altitude reaching 3,779 m (12,398 ft) above sea-level, it is the second highest peak of the ... Read more!
Why you should visit La Plagne in Autumn
This is the second time we are spending Autumn in the French Alps. With less tourists and traffic it is a really good time to explore and it ... Read more!
Grande Casse, Savoie’s highest peak
The Grande Casse is a mountain situated in the French Alps. At an altitude reaching 3,855 m (12,648 ft) above sea-level, it is the highest peak of the Vanoise ... Read more!
