Annecy Things to Do Tips by sylvie-uk

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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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

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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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)

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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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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