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Things To Do: the lake
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  • It s the second natural lake of france by its size.
    It is said to be one of europe most purest lake.
    Every year, the first saturday of august there is "la fete du lac"(the lake party) with some aquatic shows ( music, fire-works ,lazer lights)which attracts about 250000 spectators.
    The "fete du lac" took it s origin when emporor Napoleon 3 and the empress Eugenie met in Annecy in 1860 to celebrate the Savoie being united to France. in their honnor, the town organised a lakeside party.

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    Things To Do: the market in the old town and the canal "thiou"
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  • Annecy - the market and canal
  • the market and canal
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  • every sunday morning (so i ve been told) , the market takes place in the old town called le veil Annecy.
    it attracts a lot of people and gives a real buzz to the town, it s so crowded that in some of the streets you cant even walk.
    you will find vegetables, all sort of cheeses( the "tome de Savoie" and the "roblochon" are tipycal from the region ), artisanal decoration, clothing, artisanal bread and much more.

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    Address: annecy-le-vieux
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    Things To Do: the lake
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  • take a stroll around the lake, it s a really nice atmosphere and in the summer time lots of people just seating around in the park in front of the"prefecture".
    or you can take a ferry boat and discover the surrendings of the lake.
    or rent a pedalo.
    there are also a few beach if you d rather have a swim and relax.

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    Things To Do: the "palais de 'ile"
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  • it was the house of the Annecy chatelain around the 12 century then became the "administratif hotel" when the count of Geneva settled in Annecy.
    then it was used as a prison and was doomed to be demolished at the end of the 19th century but was saved when it was classified as an historical monument.
    nowdays, it houses exhibitions and museum.

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    Address: annecy-le-vieux (the old town)
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    Things To Do: the old town
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  • Annecy - housing in the old town
  • housing in the old town
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  • do not worry, people dont have to take a boat to get to their houses, they can get in by a back street.
    i ve visited annecy a lot, but i still can get enough of how pretty it is.
    it s often called the "savoyarde venise" and has attracted a lot of artist who would come to paint it.

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    Things To Do: a street
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  • a street in the old town of annecy, doesnt it look pretty?
    i definately prefer the old town to the new one.
    you ll find plenty of artisanal shops, restaurants, local food shops, and is a very lively place to be, especially in the summer time.

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    Comments for sylvie-uk about Annecy
    1courage Fri Mar 2, 2007 22:50 UTC
     Wow! What a place! A little Venice, or something! Also these infos were completely new for me! A place to keep in consideration for an eventual visit in the future!
    canadiantravelgirl Sat Jan 14, 2006 11:33 UTC
     Great page!!! I didn't get to make it there when I visited the Alps last September!! Hopefully, next time :~)
    wusa Sun May 29, 2005 09:06 UTC
     Just a little mistake : the old town is not called Annecy-le-Vieux but "le vieil Annecy". Annecy-le-Vieux is an another town near Annecy. I agree it's a little bit confusing.
    cachaseiro Mon Jan 31, 2005 18:04 UTC
     really fantastic photos on your pages. keep on going girl.
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