Annecy - Wow! Just Wow! It's a town full of views - lake, mountains, forest, and more mountains! We've lately been looking for places to visit that leave you with a sense of magnificence - the nature of Annecy did this.
We spent just over a week here, in the Pre-Alps, at France's third largest lake. Our apartment was right at the edge of Old-Town; we could drive to the apartment parking garage, and walk* to any spot on our list.
Since the drive from Lyon didn't take long (1.5 hrs), we went directly to a beach to wait a bit before check-in time.
It was beautiful, but we weren't properly prepared for no seating 🙄. So, on to a grocery store to stock up, then to meet our host at the apartment - ahhh. It was one of the best apartments we've stayed in - it was like someone who loved life was living there, then decided to share it with others.
The next day, we picked up the wheelchair, then rolled all around! Check the
Annecy 2025 posts for all our big days. We had a few "easy" days too. We went to the Chateau d'Annecy (the outside; the inside is a museum)
And the Basilica (early 20th century)
Later that evening, I was surprised by a chanting crowd - I ran to the window to see. It was the championship soccer game, and France won!
Eventually, it was time to leave 😔 - our last full day included lunch out, with a short detour along the Quai des Clarisses.
Then we returned the wheelchair and started packing...
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There are a few more photos in the Annecy 2025 album.
What we left for another time:
Drive Col de la Forclaz
Point de Vue Château de Menthon-Saint-Bernard
Jardin de l'Europe (longer visit)
Drive around the lake
Tour Bus ride
Annecy-le-Vieux
Train to Geneva
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*Prefer to Walk and Roll? Wheelchair rental from Bastide, ~16€
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Our trip, including Lyon:
May 12 (Monday) - June 3 (3 weeks)
1040 km
37 mpg
6.3 l/100km