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The capital of the Departement de Haute-Savoie, Annecy is a small medieval city located at the foot of the Alps along the shores of a lake with the same name. It is about 40km away from Geneva in Switzerland and 60km from Chamonix and Mont Blanc.
Traces of human settlements dating back to 3,100 BC were found along the lake. When the Romans were occupying the area, the locality was named Boutae. Today, with its multiple canals running across the city, it is sometimes called the Venice of the Alps. With its proximity to the lake and the ski resorts, Annecy is a very popular touristic destination all year round. The tourist season culminates in early August at the "Fete du Lac", a majestic light and sound show with spectacular fireworks that takes place on the lake. More than a hundred thousand people gather on that occasion, a tradition that started in 1860 when Emperor Napoleon III and Eugenie celebrated the return of Savoy to France. Annecy is a great place for all sorts of outdoor activities and sports on the lake or in the surrounding mountains. The medieval old city is well worth a visit.
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Annecy Travel Blogs
Dec 20, 2007 - Dec 27, 2007
I thought I should post some pictures from my hometown located in Haute-Savoie, in the French Alps. It is very close to Switzerland, only 40km from Geneva. I was there for the festive season and it was great to escape from the Western Australian heat for a few weeks, do a bit of skiing and enjoy a white Christmas!
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Oct 15, 2007
Some view of the old city of Annecy by night.
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Sep 26, 2007 - Apr 17, 2008
I lived in France for almost 3 years and still speak fluent French. So, naturally I came to visit Cristobal, Jaki, Ben, Alban, Margaux and everyone in Annecy for 4 days of NON-STOP fun. I lived here in the Alpes - in Grenoble which is 1.5 hours south of Geneva. I like to describe it as, "the city of Berkeley in the Yosemite Valley." Check out the photos (below). When I lived here, I opened a night club and pl...
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May 06, 2007 - May 19, 2007
Lyon, France -› Annecy, France -› ...
Simply fun and enjoyable trip. Experienced the French Culture...
It was an eye-opener and France is simply a "Lovely" place
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