ANNECY
WINTER
The city of Annecy is ideally located because it serves the many ski resorts of the region: the Semnoz, the Nordic Domain Plateau des Glières (high place of the French resistance during the war), Grand-Bornand, Clusaz. .. the options are many, then you choose according to your desires.
At the beginning of the winter, Annecy is "The Place to Be", thanks to the High Five Festival which launches the festivities of the ski season to come! Every year, at the beginning of October, Gaylord Pedretti and his team, put their suitcases in Annecy for more show! Every year his theme and his lot of surprises! After an XXL springboard, this year the event invests L'Impérial Palace for three days of madness.
When Annecy puts on her white coat, the lake reflects the snowy peaks and everyone meets at the Christmas Market with a nice mulled wine to admire the lively facade of the Hôtel de Ville! Young and old will be transported in this friendly atmosphere.
Every year, at the end of winter, Italy invites itself to the Little Venice of the Alps, for the inevitable Venetian Carnival
. More than a hundred masks roam freely in the city, to the delight of photographers. During this weekend of festivity, many family activities are offered such as mask making workshops or small and large are full of memories.
Venice is not far away!
SUMMER
During the summer season in Annecy, the Little Venice of the Alps, let yourself be charmed by this unusual city by strolling along its flowery canals and pastel colored houses.
Change of scenery guaranteed!
Under a beautiful sun, young and old will be tempted by a swim thanks to the many beaches spread around the lake. You can also opt for a pedal boat trip or a boat trip to discover the fauna and flora of the purest lake in Europe.
To refresh themselves, museums open their doors; discover the Old Prisons and the Annecy Castle, the two must-see monuments of the city!
In June, do not miss the International Animation Film Festivalwith giant screen projection outdoors next to the lake.
Be amazed by the world-famous "Fête du Lac" fires that take place every year on the first Saturday of August. An enchanted parenthesis that transports you the time of the show in a sound and light universe.
But Annecy, is also a sports city, famous for its hikes but also for its nautical excursions (canyoning, wakeboarding, wakesurfing, water skiing, paddle ...) and aerial (flight in ulm, ballooning and paragliding).
Annecy Lake, full of secrets such as the wreck of France that you can admire during a diving session.