annecy! - BAZAAR of MOXEN

TRAVEL
GUIDE
ANNECY
TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION
VENUE
WELCOME TO ANNECY
DESCRIPTION
LANGUAGE
HOW TO GET
GENERAL TIPS
TO THE VENUE
EASIEST WAY TO ARRIVE TO ANNECY
BY PLANE - INTERNATIONAL GENEVA AIRPORT
BY PLANE - LYON SAINT EXUPERY (LYS)
BY TRAIN / BUS
BY CAR
HOTELS
NEAR THE VENUE
NEAR ANNECY’S
SIGHTSEEING
HISTORY
ON THE LAKE
STATION
FOOD AND DRINK
RESTAURANTS
BAR & PUBS
NIGHTLIFE
LOCAL GAME STORES
IN
TRO
DUC
TION
Welcome to annecy!
Annecy is the 44th French urban area with around 220 000
inhabitants. It’s located in the south east of the country, in
the heart of the Alps. The nearest important city is Geneva
(~40km). Annecy is highly renowned for its lake and its
kindness of living, but not only as we’ll further in this guide!
Language
The official language is French, and here are some useful expressions if you sadly encounter someone who doesn’t speak
English.
English
French
Hello
Bonjour
Yes
Oui
No
Non
I don’t speak french
Je ne parle pas français
I don’t understand
Je ne comprends pas
How much is it?
Combien ça coute ?
Expensive
Cher
Cheap
Pas cher
I like it
Ca me plait
Excuse me
Excusez-moi
Beer
Bière
Thank you
Merci
English
French
Go!
A toi !
Target ?
Cible ?
In response
En réponse
End of turn
Fin du tour
Wait
Attend
Draw (a card)
Pioche
Draw (a game)
Égalité
Good Luck
Bonne chance
Good game
Bien joué
I win
J’ai gagné
I lose
J’ai perdu
I concede
Je concède
Phonetics
“é” sounds [e]
“è” sounds [ɛ]
« ç » sounds [s]
“gn” sounds [ɲ]
General tips
INTERNATIONAL PHONE CODE +33
TIME ZONE GMT +2
SMOKING smoking is forbidden in public places (bars, restaurants, train stations, hotels,etc) but you can smoke outdoors.
MONEY French currency is Euro. Credit cards are widely used
and accepted, specially Visa and Mastercard. However, it’s always a good idea to have some cash with you (some stores
don’t accept credit cards).
ELECTRICITY
current
is
at
220V
Plug types C, E and F
AVERAGE TEMPERATURE MAY 11-15 ˚C
and
50Hz.
EASIEST
WAY TO
ARRIVE TO
ANNECY
By plane –
International Geneva Airport
(GVA).
GVA is the nearest airport to Annecy (the second one is Lyon - St Exupery, ~150 km), and the two cities are directly linked by bus (42€
the round-trip, 1h30 travel, time-table here) and train. This airport
has only one terminal, but you’ll have to take a specific way when
landing to access to the bus terminal. You’ll have to take back your
luggage, and go to the Swiss customs. Then, you’ll have to rise at
check-in level, then to follow the “Destination France” signs.
The rail station is at the the Check-in and Arrival levels. You can
book your travel on
www.voyages-sncf.com (from 40 € the round-trip, 2h travel).
You’ll have to be careful, all buses/trains going to
France leave from Swiss territory: make sure you have
valid identity papers (Swiss visa: obtain information
depending on nationality).
By plane - Lyon Saint Exupery
(LYS)
LYS is the nearest French Airport of Annecy (~150km). This airport
has got a TGV station which directly transports you to Annecy.
You can reach the station directly from the airport on foot in only
5 minutes (see plan above).
Once your luggage taken, you’ll have to reach the [I] point (orange
on the plan), the follow the “Gare TGV” signs.
You can book your trip from the Airport to Annecy (around 2
hours, from 100€ the round-trip) on www.voyages-sncf.com.
It’s also possible to come to Annecy on bus from the airport.
You’ll find the “Bus station” in the center of the airport (in the
pink square). The travel is as long as the train but less expensive
(from 51€ the round trip).
You’ll find the time table on the picture above.
you can order by phone at +33 4 79 68 32 96, or buy directly
your ticket at the airport
By train - Annecy Rail station
There’s only one rail / bus station in Annecy, which is in the center
of the city.
Annecy is easily accessible by train from Paris (4 hours) or Milano
(from 5h), but the travel will be a bit longer if you come from London (8h), or Madrid (11h).
Annecy is connected by bus to many cities of France, Italy and
Switzerland. As there’s only one station, you’ll obviously arrive in
center of the city!
By car
If you wish to travel by car, Annecy is connected to the highway
A41. To reach your destination, you’ll need:
• From Geneva: 45mn via 1A & E41, 45€ Toll fee.
• From Paris: 5h00 via A6, A40 & A41; 50€ Toll fee.
• From Brussels: 8h00 via E411, E25, A31, A30, A39 & A40,
45€ Toll fee
• From Milano: 4h00 via A4, SS26, N205 A40 & A41, 52€ Toll
fee
• From Munich: 6h30, via 96, E25 & E62.
If you want to carshare to come to Annecy, you should use
Blablacar!
VE
NUE
How to get to the venue?
If you take your accommodation in Annecy, buses can drive
you to the venue twice per hour, in ten minutes and for only
1.75€!
You’ll have to take line 51-52 which connects Annecy to Albertville. You’ll have to get off the bus at the “Sevrier – Mairie”
station, which is 160m only from the venue.
Otherwise, if you come by car, a parking can welcome you
at 150m from the venue!
Address
Complexe d’animation
2000, route d’Albertville
74320 SEVRIER
FRANCE
HO
TELS
You’ll find above a selection
of the nearest hotels from
the venue or from the public
transports that’ll bring you
to the venue!
Near the venue
For those who’ll want to stay as close as possible of the venue,
here are the hotels located less than 15 minutes on feet.
Auberge de Letraz, from 81€ / night
921 Route d’Albertville, 74320 Sévrier
www.letraz.fr
+33 4 50 52 40 36
Côte Ouest, from 146€ / night
765 Route d’Albertville, 74320 Sévrier
annecy-coteouest.com
+33 6 18 54 88 13
Hotel Beauregard, from 107€ / night
691 Route d’Albertville, 74320 Sévrier
hotel-beauregard.com
+33 4 50 52 40 59
Near the Annecy rail / bus
station
For those who want to enjoy the fantastic city of Annecy, here’s
a list of hotels close to the center of the town.
Best Western, from 67€ / night
19 Avenue du Rhône, 74000 Annecy
bestwestern-hotel-annecy.com
+33 4 50 52 35 35
Hôtel des Alpes, from 69€ / night
12 Rue de la Poste, 74000 Annecy
hotelannecy.com
+33 4 50 45 04 56
Apparthotel Adagio Annecy, from 71€ / night
2 Place Marie Curie, 74000 Annecy
accorhotels.com
+33 4 50 05 65 00
You’ll find a lot of others hotels for your accommodation
clicking the map above!
SIGHT
SEEING
Annecy is known as the “pearl of the French Alps”, in reference
to its localization between its lake and the mountain massifs of the
Alps, or the “Venice of the Alps”.
It has a rich history, from the roman period to the XIXth century, through the Middle-Age, when it became the residence of the
Counts of Geneva.
From this, Annecy owns an interesting historical heritage, which
you’ll find a little list above
Annecy’s Museum / Castle
Place du château - 74000 Annecy
Tel : + 33 (0)4 50 33 87 30
Email : [email protected]
Open daily from 1 June to 30 September, 10.30 am to 6 pm
Entrance: 5.20 € / reduced price: 2.60 €
Listed as a Historical Monument in 1902, Annecy Castle was the residence of the Counts of Geneva until 1394. Numerous transformations during the 15th and 16th centuries gave the castle its unusual
style, a blend of medieval defensive architecture and elegance in
the French renaissance style. Abandoned in the 18th century, it was
used as military barracks until 1947. The Castle was bought by the
Town of Annecy in 1953. The first exhibition was inaugurated three
years later, announcing the cultural vocation of this former palace
of Princes.
Through temporary exhibitions and a permanent presentation in
the fully restored castle rooms, the museum presents rich diversified
collections to visitors. They comprise objects linked to regional heritage and lake architecture, medieval sculptures, paintings of the
18th, 19th and 20th centuries linked to the alpine countryside and
contemporary works of art that question the relationship of man
with his natural environment.
Included in the visit to the Musée-Château, the Regional Observatory of Alpine Lakes comprises 700 m2 of exhibition area in the Tower
and Logis Perrière. It invites visitors to discover the complex, fragile
and coveted environment of the alpine lakes through original museography, organised around five fields of scientific research: biology,
ecology, ethnology, archaeology and limnology. The Observatory is
a response to the concerns of a population wishing to preserve the
quality of their environment. It contributes to enhancing the value
and protecting the natural alpine environment.
Palais de l’Île
Passage de l’Ile - 74000 Annecy
Tel : + 33 (0)4 50 33 87 30
Email : [email protected]
Open daily from 1 June to 30 September, 10.30 am to 6 pm
Entrance: 3.80 € / reduced price: 2 €
In 1325 the stronghold was first mentioned as a prison, no doubt
the longest and most continuous function of the Ile house. It simultaneously housed other activities linked to the court life, for instance
the Counting House and the Palais de justice (law court) from which
it got its name “Palais de l’Ile” in the 16th century. In 1944, Palais
de l’Ile presented to the public the history of the Town of Annecy. An
emblematic and symbolic place, it became Centre d’interprétation
de l’architecture et du patrimoine for Annecy and its communes in
1999. To help the population understand their urban environment,
the Center for Urban Interpretation invites visitors to discover the
rich heritage today covering 13 communes, by placing side-by-side
different approaches. On the ground floor the sometimes troubled
history of Palais de l’Ile is related.
Annecy’s old city
As already said, Annecy is also known as the “Venice of the Alps”,
in reference to its canals. It’s populated since 5000 years, and saw
the Gauls, the Romans, the Medieval Lords and the Episcopal power. You can see its rich history by its old building.
Annecy is also a fortified city, with its castle and its great doors,
which at this period, permitted to control the whereabouts in the city.
Just have a walk in the streets, and rise on the fortifications to have
a great panorama on the city and the lake!
On the lake!
COMPAGNIE DES BATEAUX DU LAC D’ANNECY
2 Place aux bois
74000 Annecy
Tél +33 4.50.51.08.40
[email protected]
Fees : from 14.3€ to 20€
Once you’ve seen the city, why don’t you take a tour on the lake
and admire its wonderful sight?
Located close to the old town of Annecy, the harbor invites you
aboard one of its 5 boats (the Belle Etoile, the Savoie, the Allobroge,
the Cygne and the MS Libellule) to discover luxurious landscapes
between lake and mountains. Embark for a bare cruise commented
by one or of two hours!
8 daily departures from the Annecy’s harbor from 11 to 17h30.
FOOD
AND
DRINK
Restaurants
L’Alpin
5, rue Sainte Claire, 74000 ANNECY
Tél : +33 (0)4 50 45 30 79
From ~15€
If you have a walk in the old streets of Annecy, and want to
make a travel back in time, don’t hesitate and stop at L’Alpin.
From the kitchen to the decoration, everything is inspired by
the old fashions.
This restaurant, which looks like an old cabin, is a major place
for cheese lovers!
L’Étage
13 Rue du Pâquier, 74000 Annecy
+33 4 50 51 03 28
http://letageannecy.com/
From ~20€
It’s in a beautiful 17th century house that L’Étage’s team will
welcome you.
Located in the heart of Annecy, just close to the lake, you’ll
taste the Savoyard’s gastronomy, or just have a drink!
Le Bon Lieu
1 Rue Jean Jaurès, 74000 Annecy
+33 4 50 51 45 40
http://lebonlieu-brasserie.fr
From 11€
As each Savoyard restaurant, Le Bon Lieu proposes its Fondues,
Tartiflette, Bertholon… but not only !
You’ll also find Hamburgers, rib steak, ravioles and marmites.
Le Cochon à l’Oreille
Quai Perrière, 74000 Annecy
+33 4 50 45 92 51
http://www.cochon-annecy.com/
From ~20€
Le Cochon à l’Oreille is a friendly restaurant where we like to
share the pleasures of the table, marrying meals and wines, and
all the anecdotes and stories of the owner!
The Little Italy
16 Rue Sainte-Claire, 74000 Annecy
+33 4 50 52 92 78
From 14€
This restaurant only serves… pizzas ! The decoration is a reminder of the eponym district of New York. Even if it is a little place,
the menu is really huge and the pizzas are probably the bests of
Annecy!
BARS
AND
PUBS
La Queue du Coq
10 rue Vaugelas, 74000 Annecy
+9 81 26 95 00
Specialties: Cocktails
According the story, the word “Cocktail” comes from cock fights,
where spectators drank a lot, and the last drink was a mix of
all the previous ones. At La Queue du Coq, you’ll find real
champions in “mixology”, with products of quality and fresh
fruits, the whole in a cool atmosphere.
Le Chardon d’Écosse
10, rue Vaugelas, 74000 Annecy
+33 4 50 51 24 31
Specialties : Whisky
Take a prestigious ambit, add a dose of conviviality, mix with
blues or jazz notes, and sprinkle with the humor of the boss.
Let stand the whole, and you’ll obtain a delicious blend called Le
Chardon d’Écosse!
NIGHT
LIFE
If you want to enjoy the Annecy’s nightlife, here are the best addresses selected by the BOM team:
Le Téléphone Rose
8 Fbg des Annonciades, 74000 Annecy
+33 6 87 83 52 74
Entry fees: 15€
This club is reserved for 25+ people only. Behind its discrete housefront, only decorated with a pink phone box, you’ll find an old
cabaret design, minimalist et erotic, where you’ll fill your ears with
electro/house and awake your nights.
Le Garage
36, rue Sommelier 74000 Annecy
+ 33 4 50 45 69 40
http://www.discotheque-legarage.com/
Entry fees: 18€
Located in the “Passage du Pré Carré”, a trade place of Annecy,
this club got settled in an old garage, as its name reminds it. From
the main entrance, before you up the stairs rising to the club, you’ll
find a smart place, where the dress code is smart too.
LOCAL
GAME
STORE
Magic Bazar
39, rue Sommeiller, 74000 Annecy.
+33 9 50 50 82 89
www.magicbazar.fr
Magic Bazar, a huge choice of board games and collectible
card games (sealed or single products)- notably Magic –
some LEGO, and a play space for 60 people.
Magic Bazar, the reference store for all the Annecy’s players!
WHO
DID
THE
TRAVEL
GUIDE?
SYLVAIN BOISBOURDIN
VICTOR TRUONG