Katya’s guidebook
Food scene
Farmer's market Mon, Thu 16:30-19:30
Vegetarian restaurant with its own farm
Frequent concerts
Great kids area
Restaurant Les Jardins du Taillefer
340 Rte de la PrteFarmer's market Mon, Thu 16:30-19:30
Vegetarian restaurant with its own farm
Frequent concerts
Great kids area
Chez Ma Cousine
2036 Rte d'AnnecyWaterfront restaurant with good quality local fish.
The closest supermarket with great cheese selection.
My favs are
- Comté trois sapin
- Tomme de Savoie
- Beaufort reserve
59 locals recommend
Carrefour Contact
38 Rue des FontainesThe closest supermarket with great cheese selection.
My favs are
- Comté trois sapin
- Tomme de Savoie
- Beaufort reserve
Amazing bakery with old-styled bread. Super authentic rustic spirit. Just 2 min by car.
Tasty local jam Frambiola is produced next door. Check it out :)
Hours
Mon, Wed: mornings
Fri: all day
Boulangerie La Tartine
955 Rte de la RavoireAmazing bakery with old-styled bread. Super authentic rustic spirit. Just 2 min by car.
Tasty local jam Frambiola is produced next door. Check it out :)
Hours
Mon, Wed: mornings
Fri: all day
Bol de Chacha
723 Route du Pont de LaffinHealthy Asian take-away meals. Order by phone, come pick it up by car.
I recommend to buy groceries in Faverges to avoid traffic jams to Annecy.
This is the best bio shop in the area.
La Ronde Du Bio
489 Chemin des PerousesI recommend to buy groceries in Faverges to avoid traffic jams to Annecy.
This is the best bio shop in the area.
Le Bon Wagon
Nice place to stop when on the bike lane :)
L'Auberge Du Boucanier
120 All. de la NublièrePirate pub with pool and darts!
Sightseeing
The flattest natural park around the lake. Discover history and nature of Annecy Lake by exploring stand boards all along the path.
63 locals recommend
Reserve Naturelle du Bout du Lac
The flattest natural park around the lake. Discover history and nature of Annecy Lake by exploring stand boards all along the path.
Magic forest with great lake views and a golf-club (where is the parking to start the track).
Just a little bit of hiking for your best photos.
27 locals recommend
Roc de Chère
Magic forest with great lake views and a golf-club (where is the parking to start the track).
Just a little bit of hiking for your best photos.
If you are searching for a historic building with great views and high-level service, book a table in the restaurant of this renovated hotel or just visit their chic bar.
23 locals recommend
Le Palace De Menthon
665 Rte des BainsIf you are searching for a historic building with great views and high-level service, book a table in the restaurant of this renovated hotel or just visit their chic bar.
Les Roselières
Sentier des RoselièresGreat flat path all along the lake shore with some flora&fauna tips.
Semnoz
Family-friendly hikes with the view on Mont Blanc.
You can nearly touch the waterfall! Great feeling, might be very refreshing on the hot day.
114 locals recommend
Cascade d'Angon
You can nearly touch the waterfall! Great feeling, might be very refreshing on the hot day.
City/town information
A rare cute city of France, that doesn't look artificial and seems like a nice place to live.
613 locals recommend
Annecy
A rare cute city of France, that doesn't look artificial and seems like a nice place to live.
Sports
Here's where you book your paragliding experience and where you land.
The actual take off will be happening in Col de la Forclaz, which is just in front of the house. From there you will capture the panoramic view on the whole Annecy Lake.
Landing Paragliding Doussard
Route de la PlaineHere's where you book your paragliding experience and where you land.
The actual take off will be happening in Col de la Forclaz, which is just in front of the house. From there you will capture the panoramic view on the whole Annecy Lake.
Beach itself seems crowded, but all water activities such as SUP, pedalo or a boat ride are just perfect.
You can also take a ferry to go to Annecy.
17 locals recommend
Plage de Doussard
Beach itself seems crowded, but all water activities such as SUP, pedalo or a boat ride are just perfect.
You can also take a ferry to go to Annecy.
Snow activities that are easily adapted for summer time. Enjoy a chairlift, sledge, tubby jump and snow tubing when it is 20+ degrees outside. And of course beautiful hikes in the mountain forest.
20 locals recommend
Montagne de la Sambuy
Snow activities that are easily adapted for summer time. Enjoy a chairlift, sledge, tubby jump and snow tubing when it is 20+ degrees outside. And of course beautiful hikes in the mountain forest.