Annecy is small and unlike the other cities (Tours and Lyon) we visited this trip, quite limited in what there is to do and see. But what it might lack in cultural amenities the town more than makes for with it's location and stunning scenery.
Getting around. Walking is commonplace since the key parts of the city are easy to get around on foot. Public transportation is unnecessary for the casual traveler.
Accommodation. Our apartment was located just a three blocks from the train station, one block from the TI and two blocks from the lakefront. Picking somewhere close to city center is wise. Driving particularly in high season must be messy and parking at a premium I should think.
Food. Lots of touristic restaurants, as you might expect, many of them serving pretty much the same type of food. And probably way too many gelaterie, which are also very popular. We ate at Le Zinc et Raoul and thought the food OK but our experience at L'Estaminet was only average if not a below par.
Stuff to do. A stop at the TI office is really very helpful. The Gorges du Fier is a must-see and can accessed via a handy little bus tour which can be arranged through the folks at the TI. A boat cruise on the lake is very nice and we thought also a must-see. Otherwise it's just being out-of-doors that is the main attraction here. Lots of biking and walking/hiking.
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| photo courtesy of the Tourist Information Office |
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