Food Scene
Good quality food and drink reasonably priced on the Lake shore
25 locals recommend
Le Bistrot du Port
236 Rte du PortGood quality food and drink reasonably priced on the Lake shore
Boulangerie Chevallier
27 Rue CarnotLovely bakery near the house
Fantastic service amazing food and views of the Lake in a woodland setting on the Lake shore
41 locals recommend
Le Poisson Rouge
20 Prom. des SeinesFantastic service amazing food and views of the Lake in a woodland setting on the Lake shore
Annecy Old Town
Quai de l'ÉvêchéMcDonald's
21 Rue de l'IndustrieIf you want to take the kids somewhere quick and easy on arrival.
Drinks & Nightlife
Veyrier-du-Lac
Sightseeing
Great views over the town and Lake, once home to the Dukes of Savoie
83 locals recommend
Château d'Annecy
Impasse du TrippozGreat views over the town and Lake, once home to the Dukes of Savoie
Beautiful fairytale castle in the hills opposite side of the Lake
Good to take the children round.
Fantastic views.
148 locals recommend
Chateau de Menthon-Saint-Bernard
Allée du ChâteauBeautiful fairytale castle in the hills opposite side of the Lake
Good to take the children round.
Fantastic views.
Lac du Bourget
Another beautiful lake
Parks & Nature
Annecy
Parks are beautiful and by the Lake Shore with plages
St Jorioz Beach
Route de la PlageNearest sandy beach with diving platforms
Most beautiful views and stunning swimming in Lake from the park - you just walk in from the picnic area surrounded by trees and mountains. It’s a little tricky to find but if you drive or cycle back to the main roundabout at the bottom of the hill from the house head towards Annecy and take first right sign posted “Le Brouillet” keep left then first right at the Stop sign cross the cycle path and turn immediately left down a private road 300m the entrance to the swimming park area is on your right at the end of the row of lovely houses on the lake side.
Le Brouillet
Most beautiful views and stunning swimming in Lake from the park - you just walk in from the picnic area surrounded by trees and mountains. It’s a little tricky to find but if you drive or cycle back to the main roundabout at the bottom of the hill from the house head towards Annecy and take first right sign posted “Le Brouillet” keep left then first right at the Stop sign cross the cycle path and turn immediately left down a private road 300m the entrance to the swimming park area is on your right at the end of the row of lovely houses on the lake side.
Entertainment & Activities
Semnoz
Summer Luge & go-karting
Winter family skiing
La Clusaz
Skiing
Skiing at Col de Massier away from the crowds great for family skiing with young children
16 locals recommend
Manigod
Skiing at Col de Massier away from the crowds great for family skiing with young children
Megève
Skiing
Getting Around
If you arrive in Geneva by plane the car hire desks are on the Swiss side of the airport - the main ones are Hertz, Europcar, Budget. The hire cars are of excellent quality.
Geneva Airport station
If you arrive in Geneva by plane the car hire desks are on the Swiss side of the airport - the main ones are Hertz, Europcar, Budget. The hire cars are of excellent quality.
Shopping
Épagny
It’s like driving to the end of the Earth