Must-See Spots in Annecy, France
As you may have seen on Instagram, every week we are featuring a different destination for “Travel Tuesday” so that we can share some of our favorite places we’ve traveled to, as well as provide you all with a little travel guide to each destination. Last week, Katie took us to Capri, Italy… you can find her guide by clicking here.
This week, Molly is taking us to Annecy, France.
As a francophile who has spent a lot of time working & living in France, I felt it was only appropriate for my first “Travel Tuesday” post to feature a city in le plus beau pays du monde.
While I was living in France last year, I was lucky enough to travel to some of the country’s most beautiful places. Last January, my friend and I visited Annecy, a charming little city located in the southeastern region of France, known as the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. Lying just 20 miles south of Geneva, Switzerland, Annecy is nicknamed “the Pearl of the French Alps.”
While I didn’t spend a very long time in Annecy, it really stole my heart! Its small enough that you can conquer a lot of it in just a day or two, but also big enough that you could spend a week roaming the little canals and marveling at the snow-covered mountains. In this guide, I wanted to highlight a few of my favorite spots in Annecy to show why it should be on your list to visit during your next trip to France!
Jardins de l’Europe
Spend some time roaming throughout les Jardins de l’Europe (Gardens of Europe). You will find both locals and tourists – old and young alike – out & about, enjoying the crisp air that swirls through the city of Annecy.
Lac d’Annecy
Now take a deep breath of that fresh air, because these views of Lac d’Annecy (Lake Annecy) are absolutely breathtaking. The sun dances off the crystal clear water and the snow-capped mountains surround you. I could never get sick of this view!
Le Pont des Amours
It is said that couples who kiss on Le Pont des Amours (the Lovers Bridge) will be together forever! It is also a perfect spot to snap a selfie.
Thank you for reading! Let us know if you have any questions or comments below.
This looks so much fun! My boyfriend and I were juuuust planning a couple nights in Annecy so I am definitely, definitely going to repin this!