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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Discovery trails
Two educational trails, accessible to as many people as possible, lead to the discovery of the wetlands of Annecy'lake("Marais de l'Enfer" and "Les roselières").
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A little further around the lake
Take your car to explore Duingt around its iconic castle and the natural reserve at Doussard
Regional specialities
Enjoy to discover regional products and the food specialities in nearest restaurants
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Restaurants
All within walking distance, these restaurants offer Savoyard specialities, fish from Lake Annecy and local, certified products.
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Shops
In Saint-Jorioz town centre, 1 km away, you'll find a bakery and a Super U supermarket.
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Regional specialities and local products
"Terroir des Alpes", a shop selling regional products, lives up to its name with liqueurs, wines, cheeses, jams and charcuterie from Savoie.