The French Alps Lake Annecy

Discover the breathtaking beauty of the French Alps, one of the most spectacular mountain ranges in the world stretching from Lake Geneva in the north to Provence in the South. We have based this itinerary in Annecy, in the Savoy region of France, home to Europe’s highest mountain - Mont Blanc. With all there is see and do, we are sure the Alps will provide you with unforgettable memories for years to come.

A range of local hotels, subject to availability, can be offered to suit individual requirements.

PLACES TO VISIT/THINGS TO DO

Annecy – Marks the beginning of the French Alps. Located at the edge of the turquoise Lake of Annecy the town is bounded to the east by the turreted peaks of La Tournette and to the west by the long wooded ridge of Le Semnoz. The capital of Haute-Savoie, Annecy is a most beautiful and popular resort town, the pure water of the Lake crosses the Old City through picturesque channels lined with flowered banks during the spring and summer months. During your stay why not enjoy a cruise on the glittering lake.

Chamonix - Is a vibrant alpine town with mountain scenery that will surpass your wildest expectations and the Mont-Blanc, jewel in the crown, stands silently over the Chamonix valley. With a wonderful architectural heritage that bears witness to a wealth of history you will find baroque churches, art deco buildings and palaces. The cosmopolitan atmosphere in this small town is both captivating and enchanting.

Lyon – Lyon’s renaissance district a unique area of Gothic and Renaissance architecture has been chosen by UNESCO as a World Heritage site. It covers 24 hectares along the banks of the river Saone. Old Lyon’s urban development mainly took place in the 15th and 16th centuries, on a guided tour you will visit the gothic cathedral, wander through the narrow cobbled streets and “traboules”….these famous covered passageways go from one street to the next via corridors through houses, discover superbly renovated architectural treasures: inner courtyards, galleries “à l’italienne”, spiral staircases and much more.

Geneva – You can find the whole of Switzerland on the shores of Lake Geneva snowy mountains, bucolic wine-villages, city nightlife, the sound of cow-bells in rolling pastureland, castles, cathedrals and the dreamily beautiful, cerulean blue lake itself. Yvoire - A medieval bourg, ideally situated on the expanse separating the "little lake" from the "great lake" (Lake Leman), still possesses some of the essential elements of the fortifications of the 14th Century : the castle, doors, ramparts...

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