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Taxi Annecy Geneva
As you might know, I am writing this blog as I was born in Annecy and my job is always taking to some nice adventures which give the...
Gaëlle
24 sept. 20161 min de lecture
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Angon Waterfall
The waterfall is next to Talloires, on the East side of the Lake. From Annecy you have to take the D909, just before Angon take the exit...
Gaëlle
17 sept. 20161 min de lecture
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Markets
You will find different markets in Annecy and its surroundings: * Tuesday morning, Friday morning and Sunday morning (from 8h to 12h) The Food market in the Old Town (rue Sainte Claire, Pont Morens, rue de la République and quai de l'evêché) is probably the nicest market to enjoy the color of the local products, the smell, to talk with local farmers and all this in a beautiful place! You will find mostly food products but also some clothes etc * Tuesday (from 8h to 19h
Gaëlle
8 janv. 20161 min de lecture
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Basilica of the Visitation
StartFragment The Visitation is the highest symbol of the religious past of the city dominates Crêt d’Annecy and the surrounding area, on...
Gaëlle
12 déc. 20152 min de lecture
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Beaches in Annecy
During the summer it is lovely to go for a swim! You have a few options and a few places... It is nice to try a few of them as the view...
Gaëlle
27 juil. 20152 min de lecture
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Duck Fleas
Because our lake as pure waters, it also welcome animals...even those we do not want... Swimmer’s itch, also known as lake itch, duck itch, cercarial dermatitis and schistosome cercarial dermatitis is a short-term immune reaction occurring in the skin of humans that have been infected by water-borne schistosomatidae. Symptoms, which include itchy, raised papules, commonly occur within hours of infection and do not generally last more than a week. Depending on the temperature,
Gaëlle
14 juil. 20151 min de lecture
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Savoie Flag
The Savoie Flag (above) is a white cross with a red background, the cross is reaching the sides of the flag. Do not get confused with the...
Gaëlle
11 juin 20151 min de lecture
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Scenic route from Annecy to Chamonix
If you have time and want to discover the area, you can enjoy those 100km with scenic roads and it will take you 2h30 (if you do not stop which will be a shame). Leave Annecy, go to Veyrier du Lac, then turn on the left, follow the sign Thônes leaving the lake on your right. After a few turns stop quickly at the panoramic parking on your right, from there you have a lovely view on Château Menthon St Bernard. Then follow the sign to Thônes, before arriving in the city, you wil
Gaëlle
28 mai 20152 min de lecture
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Semnoz
The Semnoz is Anneciens's big garden and playground only 30 min away. I learned nordic skiing there, went on summer camp, picked up...
Gaëlle
24 mai 20152 min de lecture
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Col de la Forclaz
When arriving from Annecy, turn left before Talloires and follow D42 which will take you to the top of the col at 1150m. it is also...
Gaëlle
8 mai 20151 min de lecture
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The Old Town
The Vieille ville's nickname is "the Little Venice of the Alps" because 3 little rivers are crossing it. The best way to visit Annecy...
Gaëlle
4 mai 20152 min de lecture
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Pont des Amours (Lovers' Bridge)
The best spot for lovers to take wonderful photos! It is said, that before, it was a meeting point for prostitutes, but I prefer the...
Gaëlle
6 avr. 20151 min de lecture
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Boat cruise on Lake Annecy
Lake Annecy is the third largest lake in France and is known as "Europe's cleanest lake" because of strict environmental regulations...
Gaëlle
12 mars 20151 min de lecture
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Transfer Geneva airport to Annecy?
If you are arriving at Geneva airport and going to Annecy it is better to use the main exit on the Swiss side (there is a French side of...
Gaëlle
6 mars 20152 min de lecture
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