Annecy lake activities for your one week stay
Choose between culture in Annecy, outdoor activities in the Aravis and Bauges mountains and gastronomic delights.
Culture in Annecy
Visit the Château d’Annecy, the Palais de l’Isle and the Conservatoire d’Art et d’Histoire.
The old town of Annecy
Annecy’s old town offers a glimpse into Savoyard history, with its cobbled streets, photogenic canals and historic buildings such as the château and the Palais de l’Isle.
The Palais de l'Isle
The Palais de l’Isle, Annecy’s historic landmark in the middle of the Thiou, houses a museum retracing the history of the town and its region.
Annecy Castle
Annecy’ castle, former residence of the Counts of Geneva, offers a view over the town and an insight into Savoyard history through its collections of art and historical objects.
Outdoor activities
Enjoy an exceptional setting around the lake and at the foot of the mountains.
Cycling around Lake Annecy
The 40km cycle path, which includes both green and shared routes, winds its way around Lake Annecy. It is 800 m from the gîte.
Nautical activities
Just 250 m from the gîte, a wide range of water-based activities awaits you: diving, swimming, paddling, boating, canoeing, windsurfing, sailing (catamaran, dinghy), etc.
Mountain walks
A few hundred metres from the gîte, there are several footpaths leading to the heights of the lake in the Bauges’mountain chain and around Saint-Jorioz.
Discovery trail - Marais de l'enfer
An educational trail, accessible to all, leading to the discovery of the wetlands of Lake Annecy.
Discovery trail - The reed beds
Still exploring the wetlands of Lake Annecy, this educational trail leads you to the reed beds.
A little further around the lake - Duingt
Take your car to explore Duingt and its iconic château.
A little further around the lake - Doussard
Take your car to explore the Doussard Nature Reserve.
Regional specialities
Enjoy to discover regional products and the food specialities in nearest restaurants
Restaurant - Lac et Montagne
Accessible on foot, these tables invite you to discover Savoyard specialties, fish from Lake Annecy, and local, certified regional products.
Restaurant - Les Tilleuls
Within walking distance, these tables offer a taste of Savoyard specialties, fish from Lake Annecy, and local, certified regional products.
Shop - Super U
In the town center of Saint-Jorioz, 1 km away, you’ll find a Super U supermarket.
Shop – Bakery
In the town center of Saint-Jorioz, 1 km away, you’ll find a bakery.
Regional specialties and local products
Terroir des Alpes, a regional products shop that lives up to its name, offering liqueurs, wines, cheeses, jams, and charcuterie from Savoie.
Regional specialties and local products
Indulge yourself with their selection of Beaufort cheese, artisanal charcuterie, and other local specialties.
Are you motivated by the exceptional setting, the tours and the tastings?
Don’t wait any longer, book your stay for a week!