Annecy first caught my eye after I saw stunning pictures of this beautiful village on Instagram. I was blown away by how much it resembled Venice with its beautiful canals and mini bridges. Of course, gondola rides were not available but there was something about this quaint cozy town that I just had to come for a long weekend.
Growing up in the East Coast, I’ve always loved our family trips to Lake George and Finger Lakes. Lake Annecy reminds me of all my childhood memories pedal boating and swimming in the Lake. Known for pristine waters and beautiful mountain views, I spent three days lying on the grass lawn and sunbathing.
At the Lake, you could easily rent speed boats, paddle boards, kayaks or pedal boats everyday of the week without reservations. Trinquet Nautique offered affordable rates for pedal boats and we took one out for a couple of hours one late afternoon.
Hiking trails are plenty near Annecy and you could easily take the Sibra bus to one of the mountain trails for a great hiking experience. We were lucky enough to catch a paraglider take-off Le Semnoz Plateau.
Cheese everything is big at Annecy but if you find the Summer months a bit too hot to eat cheese fondue, there are plenty of other restaurants to have some French and International cuisine. We found a French tapas restaurant with some delicious dishes that tasted amazing. Reservations are required if you want to sit outside.
We also tried a highly-rated Italian restaurant with one of the best pizzas we’ve had since Rome. Each pizza is freshly made and the menu offers an extensive number of toppings. I went with the calzone and enjoyed every cheesy bite.
The historical town itself was no disappointment and with stunning canal views and colorful buildings, the view is picturesque anytime of the day. Lots of cute shops line the streets and you can easily find memorable souvenirs and great coffee.
Overall, I had a great time at Annecy and can’t wait to come back next year. With close proximity to Switzerland, you can easily travel to Geneva in 45 minutes by car. For more information about what to do in Geneva, click here.
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This town looks so beautiful 😍 I might have to add this onto my bucket list after reading this, so so pretty 😍 can’t wait to read more of your posts xx
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So happy you enjoyed reading this! Annecy is serious a beautiful getaway that isn’t overly crowded with tourists. You will love it! =)
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How long do you recommend going there for? I loveee France, have gone every year since I was a kid, so next time I visit I’ll defo add this into the itinerary 😍 xx
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I would say 3-4 days is good. Depends whether you will be hiking or just going to the Lake. I like that it’s close to Switzerland so that you easily rent a car and cross the border.
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Wow. Simply wow!! My jaw dropped at the breathtaking photos! Can’t wait to read more of your stuff!!
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Awww thanks! Glad you enjoyed my post and my pictures. The city is truly as pretty as my photos. You will have to go visit sometime =)
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Definitely it’s now on my list of places to visit!
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The pictures here remind me of Venice a little bit too. I recently visited Paris, fell in love with the city, but made me want to explore more of the country as well. Great post!
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Thanks Jenny! Glad you enjoyed and loved Paris. But yes, there are also so many amazing places to visit! Stay tuned for more posts about France =)
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I first heard about this village this summer actually, and I would love to visit! It looks so beautiful.
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It’s super gorgeous! You have to come =)
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you just fully sparked my travel bug! I LOVE France and will now be dreaming of it for months!
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Thanks girl! Glad you enjoyed the post! Come visit soon =)
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Oh, it looks so wonderful!!!! I’ve never heard of Annecy but it’s on my list now 🙂 Hiking and the delicious food, just my style!
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Glad you enjoyed the post Cassie! Annecy is gorgeous =)
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OMG GIRL! You’re killing me with the amazing food and views!! Can I come visit??!
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Absolutely!!! I’ll be waiting for you in Paris =)
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This looks absolutely gorgeous! I am hoping to make a trip to France next year so I will have to add Annecy to the itinerary!
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It’s a beautiful weekend getaway and you could easily stop by Geneva after. Stay tuned for more French adventures =)
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These photos are gorgeous!! I’d love to visit someday 🙂
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Thanks Keating. Glad you liked them =)
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What stunning photos! Looks like you had an amazing time!
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Thanks Kasey! I’m so going back next year =)
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Gorgeous place to visit. It’s on my list for next year 😀
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Thanks girl! Yes you have to come visit =)
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I visited Annecy more than 2 years ago and your post just brought back so many memories. I absolutely loved the town! Hopefully I can make my way back again.
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I’m so glad you got to visit. It’s absolutely stunning!
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Annecy looks so pretty and the lack of a huge tourist crowd makes it look so enjoyable and won’t feel like you’re in a rush.
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Yes it’s a hidden gem for sure!
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This is absolutely stunning!! The pictures and the post made love France even more.
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Thank you Ella! Glad you enjoyed the post. I loved Venice as well. Will send friends your way if they visit Venice =)
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Thank you very much.
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I have been to Annecy a few times. It is a beautiful town indeed.
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Yes can’t wait to go back next summer =)
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Hi! I’m a New Yorker in Paris too. We are hoping to visit Annecy soon. It looks so stunning!
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