Annecy between lake and mountain

From : Laetitia Lair

Annecy, famous for its stunning lake set on a mountain background and charming village, has somehow managed to get the best out of its Geneva heritage and French location. Located only 35 km south of Geneva, it is the perfect week end destination for nature & sport lover!

Annecy is as well a little Venice with water canals spread all around the old town. Flowers and trees are everywhere turning the blue water from the lake to an emerald green color and making it all the more charming. Tiny embarkations are parked here and there, one step only from the lake and water is never too far when walking around the town…

The old town reflects the complex heritage of this city that once was the capital of the county of Geneva before being conquered by France during the French Revolution. It was then returned to the kingdom of Sardinia and finally sold to France (as part of Savoy) at the end of the 19th century.
The town is made of plenty of tiny alleys; houses are colorful with distinctive wooden crossbeam

and begonia flowers hanging from the balconies.
Its castle date from time of the count of Geneva (12th century) while the cathedral offers a more baroque feel (16th century) and the Palais de l’Isles (old prison), one of the most photographed monument in France, a 19th century touch.

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