Over a weekend tested in Annecy, the sublime Venice of the Alps, 1h15 from Lyon | Hobbies
A princess getaway
Once your suitcases have been dropped off, serious things can begin. Direction the lake and more particularly the castle of Menthon-Saint-Bernard. Know that it would have been one of Walt Disney’s sources of inspiration for the story of Sleeping Beauty? Incredible but true ! After a nice visit to the castle, our advice is to settle on one of the pontoons overlooking the lake for a quick splash before leaving.
The Venice of the Alps
Once back in the city centre, let yourself stroll under the arcades of rue Carnot with its small decoration, designer or souvenir shops. Indeed, what is a weekend without a shopping spree? You can take the opportunity to take a walk in the old town that looks like two drops of water to that of Venicepassing by the famous Pont des Amours but also the Glacier des Alpes for a snack break, a must in the city!
Annecy from the sky
For the more athletic, the Annecy hike par excellence is at Mont Veyrier. You can get in the car and finish on foot in the forest to then discover a breathtaking view of Annecy and its lake, you are not likely to be disappointed, the landscape is breathtaking.
The most Instagrammable spots
Then comes aperitif time, what could be better than a cocktail under the umbrellas of a private beach? Here you are at Moon Beach, the trendy meeting place for locals. On the program: music, DJ and sweet cocktails, all by the lake with a view of the mountainsenough to make Instagram stories to make all your followers jealous.
9 p.m., golden hour time, we go straight towards the small port because you can’t miss a sunset under any circumstances. And if you should have a little peck, that’s good, you will find a host of restaurants along the lake, like the Bora Bora. A friendly place where relaxation and exoticism are at the rendezvous. On the menu ? The best burgers in Annecy as well as a menu made from seasonal products onlyenough to delight your taste buds.
Romantic, sporty, cultural… Annecy remains one of the most popular cities in France. It welcomes you from January to December and whatever your age or your desires, you will always come back amazed.