The Venice of the Alps - Annecy in France a Day Trip from Geneva

Annecy is gently located in the south-eastern part of France, right in the middle of the French Alps and at the edge of the lake named after it.

Also, Annecy boasts of its beauty that resembles Venice in Italy.

On a distance of fifty minutes from Geneva in Switzerland, your private discovery to the neighboring country of France will start in a luxurious car under the lead of AlpExcursion.

Meet the local professional guide to start strolling at the Vieille Ville, or the Old Town, while witnessing the running Thiou river through the colorful Italianate buildings.

Annecy's flourishing old town is crisscrossed by bridges, three canals, colorful houses and cobblestone streets.

Get acquainted with historical facts about the town until your way will lead you to Palais de l'Île. The most recognizable facade in Annecy is characterized by its design in the shape of a ship. The former prison dates back to the 12th-century, represents a history museum nowadays and sits on the middle of the river Thiou splitting it into two canals.

From there, you will continue by turning up the stairs to Chateau d'Annecy, an established castle., dominating the town as a historical memorial.

Thanks to its elevated position, the visitors are gifted with stunning views of the terracotta roofs of Annecy’s old town.

Descending through the narrow medieval streets to reach St. Peter’s Cathedral, from the 16th-century.

The lovely Jardins de l'Europe - open-air gardens of Europe on the shore of Lake Annecy is worth visiting.

On a sunny day, the light illuminates the sublime clear water, ideal for a calm boat ride.

Lake Annecy offers numerous boat activities, and one must try at least an hour of a boat trip to have a different perspective of this French beauty. Enjoying the natural scenery in the background combined with the tiny villages dotted on the shores of the lake.

The spectacular day trip will end full of happy memories by having a comfortable private transfer back with AlpExcursion.com to the starting point in Geneva.