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...
Gorges du Fier
If you are staying in Annecy, do not miss the Gorges du Fier which is only 10 km away. A natural wonder, walk on a footbridge through a...
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...
The "Paret" = the sledge from the Aravis
The paret is a wooden sledge handmade by the locals. It was traditionally used by kids from Manigod (since 1900) to go to school on a...
Few Words in Patois Savoyard
The "patois savoyard" belongs to the family of the "franco-provençal". It was then not written and changing from village to village and...
La Chèvre or Crazy Goat?
“La Chèvre” is French for Goat! But what is the history? This is a traditional drink made in the French Alps, with the recipe being...
Tour of Annecy Lake by car
The Lake of Annecy surrounded by mountains is amazing at all seasons, you can enjoy it by boat, bike or car. With a car, I will recommend...
Why my business is called Taxi Massingy?
In order to be a taxi driver, I had to do a 2 months training and get a "diploma" then I needed to have a licence in a village or city....
