2016 press kit tourist office lake annecy

2016 PRESS KIT
TOURIST OFFICE
LAKE ANNECY
www.lac-annecy.com
5 13-18/06 International
Animated Film Festival > P. 08
6 26/08-4/09 World Acrobatic
Paragliding Championships > P. 06
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7 01/10 ALPSMAN Lake Annecy Iron > P. 06
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CONTENTS
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NEW CENTRES /
ACCOMMODATION
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ANNECY, LAKE
AND MOUNTAINS
WINTER
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NEW
RESTAURANTS
& ACTIVITIES/
PRODUCTS
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GETAWAYS
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“UNIQUE”
ANNECY
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BUSINESS
TOURISM
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MAJOR PROJECTS
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THE LAKE
ANNECY AREA
IN BRIEF
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ECO-FRIENDLY
PROJECTS
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ACCESS/
LOCATION
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1 CRISTAL SPA,
Imperial Palace’s New Spa > P. 04
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2 5* 105m² loft for 2 in the old town > P. 04
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3 L’Esquisse fine dining restaurant
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gets a Michelin star > P. 05
4 Musée-Château d'Annecy in 3D > P. 05
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SPORTS
EVENTS
CULTURAL
EVENTS
FESTIVE
AND INSPIRING
EVENTS
ANNECY, LAKE
AND MOUNTAINS
SPRING
ANNECY, LAKE
AND MOUNTAINS
SUMMER
ANNECY, LAKE
AND MOUNTAINS
AUTUMN
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NEW
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CENTRES
ACCOMMODATIONS
RISTAL SPA,
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IMPERIAL
PALACE’S
NEW SPA
After major renovation and decoration
work over the last two years, the
legendary “Belle époque” hotel is
getting a new spa this year: a 600m2
new wellness haven with a minimalist
style underlined by raw materials such
as wood, stone and glass.
The haven of peace is designed
by architects Michel Force and
Pierre Brunier and designer
Marie-Laure Marrel. A swimming
pool with a glass bottom and
hot tub, sauna, Turkish bath,
experience shower with changes
in temperature, jet power, aroma
and colour. A relaxation area
and gym area. Treatments and
massages are provided in 6 rooms
including a couple’s room to share
the experience with your loved one
or best friend.
Le Cristal Spa works with two
French brands: Cinq Mondes for
relaxing body and facial treatments
and Carita for expert facial and
hair treatments.
PRICE
20€/room for the whole stay
for hotel guests.
Also available to people not staying
at the hotel: membership or any
treatment booking
(minimum 50 minutes)
MORE INFORMATION
(00 33) (0)4 50 09 31 00
www.hotel-imperialpalace.fr
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* HÔTEL
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BEAU SITE
IN TALLOIRES
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5* 105M² LOFT
FOR 2 IN THE OLD TOWN
A contemporary “5*” 105m² loft
for two lies along the canal near the
shops. The loft is in the Maison
Paccard, created by a designer
who spent 15 years working for
King Hassan II of Morocco. The
loft has a terrace with views of
Château d’Annecy, the canal
and old prisons. It has a private lift
which stops in the apartment and
a private sauna.
THE BEACH
IN THE MOUNTAIN
Corinne and François fell madly in
love with this hotel. After 6 months
of work which started in October
2015, the new look Hôtel Beau
Site has hit the stage.
The hotel provides 32 fully
renovated rooms including 18
with lake views. The exterior hasn’t
been forgotten with a terrace
overlooking the lake, a private
beach, relaxation and sports
areas. A smooth and natural
atmosphere reigns with the
use of materials such as wood
and wicker. Lounge areas and a
bright restaurant around the all-day
bar make it the perfect place to
unwind and tickle your tastebuds.
The Lorraine-born chef, Benoit
Leyendecker, serves inventive
dishes made using fresh produce.
* HÔTEL
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ALEXANDRA
A THEMED HOTEL
The hotel on the edge of the old
town has 25 fully renovated
rooms to suit any taste. Choose
from nature, cinema, loft, bookshop,
Charlie Chaplin, Edith Piaf and more.
The homewares and decoration
whisk guests to another world.
A cosy and intimate atmosphere in
a family hotel with a warm welcome.
PRICE from 69€
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(00 33) (0)4 50 52 84 33
www.hotelannecy-alexandra.fr
PRICE
From 405€/night
and from 2915€/week
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Alexandra and Michel Montant
(00 33) (0)4 50 60 0264
www.visionluxe.com
Hotel boat, electric bikes, tennis,
play area, extensive grounds, private
beach, themed wellness days.
PRICE
Per night: from 109€
3* HÔTEL
CATALPA
CAROLINE LEGUIDE,
NEW OWNER
The 3-storey hotel’s 46 rooms have
been fully renovated with a modern
design. The multi-stage project will
be complete in early June 2016.
L’Assiette Rouge restaurant,
overseen by Chef Fabien Corboz
(24 years of experience), serves
crêpes with a twist pairing organic
food and delicious ingredients.
Opposite the Impérial Palace and
casino, 15-minute walk from central
Annecy.
PRICE From 74€
MORE INFORMATION
(00 33) (0)4 50 27 00 65
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EATERIES
RESTAURANTS
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RESTAURANT
L’ESQUISSE GETS
A MICHELIN
STAR
38 year old chef Stéphane
Dattrino, Laurent Petit’s
former sous chef at Le Clos
des Sens, was awarded a
Michelin star by the guide in
February 2016. He and his
wife and business partner
Magali work every day to
tantalise the taste buds in
their restaurant’s 20 covers
that’s been on Rue Royale
since 2011. Their motto:
don’t change anything!
OPENING
Restaurant open daily:
12.15pm-1.15pm and
7.30pm-9pm
exc. Wednesday and Sunday).
MORE INFORMATION
(00 33) (0)4 50 44 80 59
www.esquisse-annecy.fr
ACTIVITIES
PRODUCTS
L’AUBERGE
DU LAC
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IN VEYRIER-DU-LAC
The waterfront eatery with
the Bauges Mountains in
the background has had a
makeover. Its low-key and
warm style puts the focus
onto regional dishes and local
produce such as crayfish ice
cream and seasonal snails.
MORE INFORMATION
(00 33) (0)4 50 60 10 15
aubergedulac.pagespersoorange.fr
ATELIER RESTO
GREEN BY
LAURENCE
After opening his “Cuisine
Originelle” training centre,
Laurence Salomon, the
pioneer of “tasty, pretty and
healthy”, has created specialities
including green bowls, green
burgers and green falafels.
Open for brunch, lunch and
afternoon tea.
Fast food without the guilt.
MORE INFORMATION
(00 33) (0)4 50 51 61 90
2 Promenade Louis Lachenal
MUSÉE
CHÂTEAU
D'ANNECY
IN 3D
Visitors can explore 3 iconic
sites in Château d'Annecy
as they were in the Middle
Ages: Salle des Colonnes,
Grande Salle and Salle
des Beaux-Arts. Interactive
3D views of the rooms bring
the château back to life.
Soak up Medieval everyday
life: boisterous banquets,
evening light on the window
seat, cosy atmosphere in
the bedroom. Fifty period
items that you can touch onscreen shed light on everyday
life and art in the Middle Ages.
The app will launch at the
same time as the “Les Vies
de Châteaux” exhibition at
Musée-Château d'Annecy
June 3rd-September 18th
2016.
Free app, available
on Android smartphones
and tablets.
APÉRO-GOLF LAKE
Lake Annecy Golf Club CRUISE DUO
and its Le Mulligan
IN SAVOIE
restaurant host an “ApéroGolf” every Thursday with MONT BLANC
a 1 hour lesson followed
by a cocktail tasting. This is
the chance for novices and
regulars to perfect their
swing and have fun in the
run-up to the weekend.
Savoie and Haute-Savoie
have joined forces to take
visitors around Lake Annecy
and Lake Bourget with a
combi ticket.
4-8 people,
bookings at 6.30pm.
PRICE
PRICE
20€ per person
MORE INFORMATION
(00 33) (0)4 50 60 12 89
www.golf-lacannecy.com
www.lac-annecy.com
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www.lestresoms.com
(00 33) (0)4 50 33 87 34
www.musees.agglo-annecy.fr
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Lake Annecy Boat Company
(00 33) (0)4 50 51 08 40
www.annecy-croisieres.com
As well as its spa and facilities, Les Trésoms Hotel and
Restaurant overlooking Annecy Bay now has a 6-hole
80m² putting green for a team of up to 10 players.
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“TEE IT UP!”
(00 33) (0)4 50 23 02 46
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20€, ticket valid
for two hour-long cruises.
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THE YEAR’S
BIG EVENTS
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1 27-29/05
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MAXI RACE
6TH EVENT
OF ITS KIND
International Lake Annecy Trek. Over
6000 runners from 40 countries
take on a challenging and technical
route for 85km with a 5200m
difference in altitude on the peaks
around the lake. 7 race categories
available to suit any athlete.
MORE INFORMATION
www.maxi-race.org
2 11 & 12/06
SEVRIER
WATER SPORTS
FESTIVAL
3 01-03/07
This annual festival gives the
general public the chance to
find out about water activities
and sports with equipment trials
and demos. Everyone’s welcome
be they beginners or experts,
young or old, athletes or novices.
The festival is also hosted on the
same day in Thonon-les-Bains and
Aix-les-Bains. The event is followed
by the "Sevrier Boat Show", the
biggest water sports fair devoted
to wakeboarding, wake-surfing
and water-skiing on June 17th, 18th
and 19th .
MORE INFORMATION
(00 33) (0)4 50 19 01 32
www.sevrier.fr
CORPORATE
GAMES,
4TH EVENT
OF ITS KIND
26/06
INTERNATIONAL
TRIATHLON,
29TH EVENT
OF ITS KIND
France’s biggest inter-company
multi-sports challenge in
Lake Annecy. 4000 entrants, 130
companies in Annecy le Vieux for
3 days of inter-company sporting
challenges. On the agenda: beach
volleyball, climbing, dragon boat,
bowling, football, mountain biking,
tennis, golf, basketball etc.
On the agenda: swim in some of
Europe’s purest water (1500m),
cycle through the Bauges Regional
Nature Park (40km) with fabulous
lake views and run in central Annecy
from the Impérial Palace to Pont
des Amours (10km).
MORE INFORMATION
(00 33) (0)9 83 29 82 73
www.corporate-games.fr
MORE INFORMATION
www.annecy-triathlon.com
10/06/10/07
ICELAND
TEAM
IN ANNECY FOR
UEFA EURO 2016
Annecy will be the base camp for
the Iceland football team and its
staff for the UEFA Euro 2016 held
in France between June 10th and
July 10th.
Some training sessions will be
open to the public at Albigny sports
centre in Annecy-le-Vieux and the
team are staying at Les Trésoms
Hotel.
SPORTS EVENTS
www.corporate-games.fr
15/08
LAKE SWIM,
85TH EVENT
OF ITS KIND
Athletes have a choice of 4 races
(500m-5000m) to get a personal
best or overcome a challenge. New
this year: 10km. (Shortlisted,
max. 20 swimmers). Hundreds of
entrants attend each event.
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WORLD
ACROBATIC
PARAGLIDING
CHAMPIONSHIPS
RED BULL
ELEMENTS,
6TH EVENT
OF ITS KIND
Lake Annecy, the 4th best spot in
the world, will set the scene for the
solo and synchro world acrobatic
paragliding championships.
Almost 60 competitors from
all over the world will enter
the competition. French athletes
are among the world’s elite.
Take-off: Montmin-La Forclaz and
spectacular landing on a barge
opposite Doussard Beach.
Spectacular relay race with
4 sports: rowing, trail-running,
paragliding and mountain biking
on a challenging 50km route.
On the banks of Lake Annecy in
Talloires, in the sky and on the side of
La Tournette, 70 teams will compete
in 12km rowing, 11km trail-running
with a 1900m difference in altitude,
1 hr paragliding and 25km cycling
events.
30/09 & 01/10
SOSH BIG AIR
Annecy will host the first Sosh Big
Air in the center of town with lake
Annecy in the background. The Sosh
Big Air will feature a 42 meters
snow ramp (same height as the
Statue of Liberty). Athletes from
around the world, including Olympic,
World Champions and multiple X
Games medalist, will compete in a
unique innovative and interactive
format. This event promises to kick
off the winter season in the right way.
www.wpac-annecy-2016.com
TOUR DE FRANCE
STAGE THROUGH
TALLOIRES
Competitors will go through
Talloires-Montmin, ride by and
over the lake before taking on Col
de la Forclaz/Montmin for the 19th
and penultimate stage between
Albertville and Saint-Gervais to
Faverges.
MORE INFORMATION
(0033) (0)4 50 44 58 75
www.sosh-bigair.fr
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4 22/07
7 01/10
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ALPSMAN: LAKE ANNECY IRON
The Iron Man-based event sets sail from Saint-Jorioz and officially starts at 6am
from a boat in the middle of the lake. 500 entrants will compete in 3 extreme
sports: 3,8km swim/180km bike ride/42km195 race. Midnight time limit.
MORE INFORMATION www.alps-man.com
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4/06 TO 2/10
1 28 AND 29/05
AES + F: MUNDUS
INVERSO,
TALLOIRES
BOOK FAIR,
6TH EVENT
OF ITS KIND
THE WORLD UPSIDE-DOWN
The best writers in the bay attend
the annual literary event.
On the agenda: bookworm heaven
for a weekend with 30 authors and
7 literature journalists hosting
conferences. Book signings,
conference schedule, themed
author talks, literary cafés outdoor
book readings, bookshop.
This year’s guests include: Bernard
Pivot, Michel Field, Eve de Castro
and Jean Michel Ribes.
Free and open to everyone to
encourage the general public to
take an interest in literature.
The 1st presentation in France after the
Venice Biennale. This video installation
represents the world upside down.
Using prints as references from
the XVI century, featuring scenes
where the relationships between
the characters are reversed and
showing demons, chimeras and flying
fish. AES + F used these absurd
carnivalistic scenes of the Middle
Ages as episodes of contemporary life.
The AES + F group, are four
Russian international renown
artists of architecture, design,
fashion, illustration and animation.
30 minutes of film - From
Wednesday to Sunday, from 14h
to 19h - Haras d'Annecy.
MORE INFORMATION
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(00 33) (0)4 50 32 26 60
www.fete-du-livre-talloires.com
2 22-25/06
LES PONTONS
FLINGUEURS,
5TH EVENT
OF ITS KIND
A must-visit event for crime fiction
fans attended by twenty of the
best current authors.
On the agenda: book readings,
film screenings, crime fiction fair,
“Questions about a crime
novel” game and organisers take
visitors on a boat ride with literary,
foodie and musical stops.
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MORE INFORMATION
04 50 02 87 52
facebook.com/imagespassages
(00 33) (0)6 70 28 44 13
www.lespontonsflingueurs.com
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CULTURAL EVENTS
13-18/06
INTERNATIONAL ANIMATED FILM FESTIVAL, 40TH
EVENT OF ITS KIND
This festival is the world leader in animated film and
screens the latest animated movies in Annecy, the
animated film capital. People from all over the world
flock here to crown the best animated film of the year
and bestow countless awards. 2016’s Annecy Festival
pays tribute to French animation which stands out for its
diversity, energy and ambition. In figures: 115,000 entries,
8250 accredited, 230 films shortlisted from 2600,
500 screened, 26 awards, 83 countries represented,
9 screening rooms, 4 outdoor screens.
Several venues will have screenings between 10am
and 11pm.
A film will be shown on the giant screen on Le Pâquier
every night at 10.15pm (free entry).
There’s also the MIFA market where buyers, distributors
and investors from all over the world come to watch,
sell or buy the latest films.
MORE INFORMATION
(00 33) (0)4 50 10 09 00 www.annecy.org
3 21-27/08
4 12-18/09
ANNECY CLASSIC
FESTIVAL,
7TH EVENT
OF ITS KIND
COUP DE THEATRE HIGH FIVE
FESTIVAL,
FESTIVAL
TH
For fans of freeskiing, culture
5 EVENT
and lifestyle.
OF ITS KIND
This festival kicks off the ski season
This is one of the biggest classical
music festivals hosting concerts in
some of the town’s best historical
sites for festival-goers from all over
the world.
Sponsored by its patron Andrey
Cheglakov and his AVC Charity.
Last year, the Festival brought
together 10,100 festival-goers,
375 artists, 101 participants in
the Annecy Campus Orchestra
2015, 46 choristers from the
vocal workshop, 9 pianists in the
Masterclass, 14 concerts in venues
and 5 concerts in the streets of
Annecy.
Amazing guests but concerts open
to all.
“An interactive festival to strengthen
social ties”. With the wonderful
Jean Rochefort as its patron,
the professional theatre festival is
organised by a voluntary production
team and you pay what you want.
85% of the festival budget comes
from Savoie business sponsors.
Everyone gives what they can to
make up the rest!
Over 6000 spectators every year
in 5 towns, 15 venues, 7 days and
2 performances every time by 60
professional actors. The theatre
and musicians hop on board their
“Camioguinguette” to reach
every part of town, the best fringe
in Avignon.
MORE INFORMATION
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and attracts the best international
skiers to show off their freestyle
and freeride skills.
28 000 persons in 2015
On the agenda: 50 freeski films,
pro-rider and producer events, book
signings, entertainment, brand
village, parties etc.
MORE INFORMATION
(00 33) (0)4 50 44 58 75
www.highfive-festival.com
Organised by Bonlieu Scène
Nationale, the Annecy Italian
Cinema and Annecy Spanish
Cinema festivals are coming to
town to treat film fans to previews,
unique events and new films. Two
weeks of cinema to the beat of our
Latin neighbours.
Annecy Italian Cinema:
September 21st-27th 2016
Annecy Spanish Cinema:
September 26th-October 2nd 2016
MORE INFORMATION
(00 33) (0)4 50 33 44 00
www.bonlieu-annecy.com
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SEPTEMBER
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IN ANNECY
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FESTIVE AND
9-23/07
6/08
DÉAMBULE
LAKE FESTIVAL
FIFTY ARTISTS IN THE TOWN
Albigny Bay sets the scene for Europe’s biggest
fireworks show and this year will bring to
life the biggest cinema in the world for one
night only: “Spotlight on the 7th art”.
70 minutes created by pyrotechnician Ruggieri
with music, light and water…
Inspired by the 1860’s great “Venetian” festival
in honour of Napoleon III’s visit, this event returns
every year with new firework techniques and
creators of emotion.
Almost 200,000 spectators flock to the banks
of the lake to attend this amazing event.
The new mid-summer cultural event from Bonlieu
Scène Nationale shows another side to the
landscape with art installations dotted all over
town. Thirteen temporary installations pop
up in town and see it through fresh eyes, floating
along the Thiou, blossoming in the stud farm
or playing with plants. Fun and festivities are
on the agenda with 4 parties, street shows
and other musical surprises from the launch
“La Grande Balade” on July 9th to the closing
party on July 23rd.
An adventure for poets young and old, fans of
simple pleasures and anyone who wants to see
another side to the world and Annecy.
Free /day and night
MORE INFORMATION
(00 33) (0)4 50 33 65 65
www.annecy.fr
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INSPIRING EVENTS
1 24/08
2 08/10
3 25/11-02/01/17
THE PYROCONCERT,
20TH EVENT
OF ITS KIND
10 BACK TO THE ALPS,
43RD EVENT OF ITS KIND
CHRISTMAS
IN THE ALPS
Flocks come back down from their summer
pastures in early autumn and their return to the
valley has been symbolised and celebrated by
this event since the Middle Ages.
On the second Saturday of October, the streets
of Annecy are filled with artisans, age-old
crafts, folklore groups with traditional
instruments and regional producers. The
region’s locals always come here to celebrate
the arrival of autumn their way.
To end the year on a high, Annecy puts on its
Christmas attire for visitors: illuminations,
entertainment for all ages, concerts,
nativities, Christmas markets, skating
rink and tourist train. This is a great way
to see Annecy in another light in a warm and
social setting with fabulous views of the lake
and snow-capped mountains.
Music and fireworks show, 9pm-11pm, Talloires
Bay. The Pyroconcert is a show that awakens
all the senses: sight, smell, hearing and even
taste for those who sip a cocktail on the night.
To celebrate the 20th anniversary of the
Pyroconcert, Fêtes et Feux and the town of
Talloires-Montmin have decided to pay tribute
to Queen with Cover Queen performing
“We are the Champions”, “Bohemian Rhapsody”,
“I want to break free” and more.
The event brings live music in an untouched
setting together with pyrotechnic and light
effects illuminating Talloires Bay.
Directed by Jean Eric Ougier, lighting and
fireworks specialist.
TICKETS
MORE INFORMATION
(00 33) (0)4 50 46 87 91
annecytraditions.free.fr
19€ and 59 €
MORE INFORMATION
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(00 33) (0)4 50 33 88 88
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SPRING
3 HIGHLIGHTS
FOR 2016
AFTER THE CHRISTMAS FESTIVITIES AND MARKET FRENZY,
THE TOWN WRAPS UP WARM AS IT WAITS FOR SPRING TO RETURN:
A WONDERFUL TIME TO EXPLORE THE NATURAL AND BUILT
HERITAGE IN THIS LAKESIDE AREA AND SOAK UP THE UNIQUE
ATMOSPHERE OF ANNECY OLD TOWN ON A STROLL.
heritage), Château-Museum
with its temporary exhibitions and
the Alpine Lakes Regional
Observatory, the Paccard bell
foundry and museum, Annecy
Lake eco-museum, La Turbine
science centre, the permanent
exhibition about animated films and
the art and history conservatory.
Guided tours are available all year
round. Visitors can see every side
to the town founded in the Middle
Ages with their guide.
Annecy and the lake bear the
marks of their long and complex
growth. For example, the 12th
century Palais de l’Ile and
the châteaux on the Route
des Ducs de Savoie: Annecy,
Menthon-Saint-Bernard, Montrottier
and more.
There are lots of exhibition
sites to learn its history or get
to grips with local and regional
culture: Palais de l’Ile and its
visitor centre (architecture and
• 120TH ANNIVERSARY
OF FRENCH ARTIST
PAUL CEZANNE’S VISIT
Annecy Lake is renowned as
Cezanne’s third favourite site.
• 220 YEARS OF BELL-MAKING
HISTORY AT THE PACCARD
FOUNDRY
The Paccard foundry has made
over 120,000 bells in just over
two centuries. The institution now
sits on the banks of Lake Annecy
in Sevrier and sells its bells all
over the world.
• 1000TH ANNIVERSARY
OF TALLOIRES ABBEY
Part of the site is listed as a
Monument Historique.
ANNECY, LAKE AND MOUNTAINS IN THE 4 SEASONS
UNMISSABLE
THIS SEASON
SUMMER
Try one (or several) of the 45 ice
cream flavours made at Glacier des
Alpes in the old town.
The ice cream shop was founded
over 35 years ago and is in
TripAdvisor’s “Top Ten Ice Cream
Shops in France 2015”.
THE LOCATION, TOPOGRAPHY AND CLIMATE MAKE THE AREA
AROUND LAKE ANNECY A MUST-VISIT SITE FOR OUTDOORS SPORTS.
lake with a daily focus on the water,
renowned as the purest in Europe,
thanks to protective projects that
have been going on for over 50
years. The lake’s temperature in
summer is between 20 and 24°C
and its 12 beaches make it the
ultimate playground for water
sports.
UTDOOR SPORTS
MADE IN FRANCE
A natural tendency to get outdoors:
swimming, canoeing, kayaking,
mountain biking, wakeboarding,
kitesurfing, skateboarding, rowing,
stand-up paddling, windsurfing, sky
diving, cycling, running, climbing,
hiking, water-skiing, diving, sailing,
via ferrata, canyoning and more.
Col de la Forclaz is one of the
best places to try your hand at
paragliding.
The cycle path is one of the most
visited in France with 4700 bike
rides on average in summer and
up to 8200 in the peaks. Cyclists,
walkers, rollerbladers and electric
bike riders flock to the 40km green
path.
As well as its natural assets, full
preservation work goes into the
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AUTUMN
SUNSHINE AND BEACHES MAKE WAY FOR BACK-TO-SCHOOL
SHOPPING IN OCTOBER. THIS IS THE PERFECT TIME TO STOCK UP
ON SUPPLIES AND LEARN FROM LOCAL EXPERTISE IN THE SHOPS
AND DESIGNER MARKETS.
The partly pedestrian old town is
bursting with canals and teeming
with shops, restaurants, cafés and
the market (Tuesday, Friday and
Sunday).
If you’re looking for new design
ideas, treat yourself to something
special from the jewellery
workshops, grab a bargain gament
or accessory from the flea market
or unearth a new painting from
the art market. The local designers
reflect Annecy’s signature “art
de vivre”.
WELLNESS
It’s also a great time to pamper yourself before winter sets in. Head for
the Spa des Trésoms for themed seasonal treatments and the special
September/October “Indian summer” (scrub and massage).
Must-visit streets:
Rue Royale, Rue Vaugelas,
Rue Sommellier and Rue Carnot.
Faubourg des Annonciades for
designers.
MORE INFORMATION
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ANNECY, LAKE AND MOUNTAINS IN THE 4 SEASONS
WINTER
IN CASE
OF ADVERSE
WEATHER
A new activity is launching on Lake
Annecy: the Live Escape Game.
The concept: Locked in room with
a team of 2-6 players, entrants
have 1 hour to escape by solving
a series of riddles. No particular
physical skills or knowledge are
required. What’s key is searching,
observation, logic and teamwork.
Try it for yourselves with family,
friends or workmates.
THERE ARE TWO NEW SERVICE
PROVIDERS IN ANNECY
EACH WITH TWO ROOMS:
• Secret Room : early 20th century
London and the Wild West
• L'atelier des énigmes : treasure
hunt in a fishing hut and help a
group of scientists dispose of a
bomb
MORE INFORMATION:
www.secretroom.fr
or www.latelierdesenigmes.fr
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FROM AUTUMN, IT’S TIME TO KEEP
AN EYE OUT FOR THE FIRST SNOWFALL
ON LA TOURNETTE, 2351M.
5 SKI RESORTS ARE UNDER AN HOUR
FROM TOWN: THE BEST OF BOTH THE LAKE
AND MOUNTAINS.
WINTER SPORTS
Just minutes from the lake you’ll find the Massif
des Aravis (La Clusaz, Le Grand Bornand, Manigod,
St Jean de Sixt), Le Semnoz and La Sambuy
with a range of activities on different mountain
sites: alpine skiing, Nordic skiing, showshoeing,
snowboarding, dog sledding, jack jumping
and more.
EXPLORE ANNECY’S
SURROUNDINGS
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TICKLE YOUR TASTEBUDS
“FROM THE WATERFRONT BARS
TO THE MICHELIN STARRED
RESTAURANTS,” FROM CLASSIC
SAVOIE MOUNTAIN FARE
TO LAKE FISH DISHES”.
Regional specialities are imbued
with both mountain traditions
and the growth of tourism over
the last 150 years: here you’ll
find traditional mountain produce
alongside fine dining served by
5 Michelin-starred chefs.
The best-known local products
A MUST-DO HIKE:
LA TOURNETTE (2351M)
La Tournette appeals to people
who love great views, adrenalin
junkies, flower fans and nature
lovers. The peak is popular with
visitors, especially on Sundays in
are cheeses such as Reblochon,
Abondance and Tome des Bauges.
The lake has its own treasures with
fine fish such as fera, perch and
char.
Here’s another mouth-watering
speciality: chocolates, particularly
the famous “roseaux du Lac”
infused with coffee for purists.
The area grows wonderful wine,
particularly white wine from
Apremont (Chambéry) and
Roussette (Combe de Savoie
and Pays de Seyssel).
autumn when the light shines on
half of the French Alps from Mont
Blanc to La Meije or the Pointe
Percée to Mont Aiguille.
29 walks around Lake Annecy are
listed and available from all the
information centres.
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“UNIQUE” ANNECY
Location: Bornes Mountains, above Lake Annecy
Start point: Les Prés Ronds (1216m) or Col de l’Aulp (1424m)
Duration: 3 hour ascent, 2 hour descent
Difference in altitude: 927m
Difficulties: Relatively exposed paths, ledges with nothing next to them
Accommodation: Refuge de Rosairy (Montremont, Thônes side)
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GETAWAYS
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A NIGHT IN
THE PRIORY AT
THE 4* TALLOIRES
ABBEY
A NIGHT
ON THE CLIFF
FACE ABOVE
THE LAKE
CYCLE
ON THE WATER
ALPINE
CAMPERVAN
RIDE
The "waterfront" hotel is
surrounded by nature and the
building blends old world charm
with contemporary design. One
room has remained untouched
and been listed as a Monument
Historique. The relic dates back
to the 17th century with original
paintings of the Apostles and
parquet flooring. Time seems
to stand still in this room giving it
a mystical and mysterious feel.
The secret corridor running to
the Abbey’s Chapel makes the
historical site feel even more real.
Unique feature of this construction
period: tons of sand between each
floor acting as fire screens.
Taking unique to the max! A leisurely
walk through the forest on a hiking
trail, an easy abseil to set foot
on a wide and comfortable ledge
for dinner as you watch the sun
set over Annecy and the lake.
Clients set up the hanging bed
and settle onto the cliff face in a
portaledge for a night under the
stars.
Duration: 2 days, suitable for children
aged 10 and over (2-8 participants)
“Adrenalin-pumping” package
available.
PRICE from 169€
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You’ll be able to literally ride the
waves from June 15th with this
US import: the Schiller Bike.
The bike launches from Plage
d’Albigny and brings you a new
bond with the water, a new sense
of escape and peace when you set
sail. Activity available to children
subject to terms.
Bookings by phone or online only.
PRICE
20€ per ½ hour and 30€ per hour
MORE INFORMATION
(00 33) (0)6 59 74 00 21
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GROUP PRICE
from 35€
MORE INFORMATION
PRICE
(00 33) (0)6 61 49 25 64
www.combi-des-alpes.com
225€ per person
+ meal 29€
(00 33) (0)6 72 34 88 37
www.inax-aventure.com
(00 33) (0)4 50 60 77 33
www.abbaye-talloires.com
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Hop on board the legendary
Combi VW to explore Annecy, its
lake and mountains. 100 % vintage
and social. A range of outings
are available: cellar tour, artisan
brewery tour, paddle-boarding
lesson, local produce tasting
and more. Combi “Camper” vans
available to hire or you can go on
a guided tour in a 1969 Combi.
Max. 15 people.
Open: May-October.
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NEW
EXHIBITION
AND
CONFERENCE
CENTRE
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BETWEEN LAKE AND MOUNTAINS,
CITY IDEAL FOR BUSINESS TOURISM
Business tourism is an integral part of Lake Annecy’s
tourism and, perhaps surprisingly, it is older than
regular tourism.
In France, it accounts for 8.5 billion euros in
economic benefits, 300,000 jobs and 107 million
euros in Annecy. The Rhône-Alpes region ranks 3
in business tourism and Annecy comes 2nd after Lyon.
The Lac Annecy Congrès brand, part of Tourist
Information, has two main goals: to promote and
organise business events.
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BUSINESS TOURISM
BUSINESS TOURISM TODAY
IN THE ANNECY AREA
of 2
days
The building on the Albigny
peninsula is inspired by the area’s
geography and designed by the
Snøhetta firm. It takes inspiration
from the area’s iconic elements:
water, light, landscape. 2/3 of the
Conference Centre is buried in the
ground so it follows the hill’s curves
50
events
A conference
lasts an average
in economic benefits
every year
A NEW “BUSINESS TOURISM”
CENTRE TO BOOST THE AREAS
AMBITION TO REACH
WORLDWIDE.
Peak periods:
for 50%
in economic
benefits
compared
with regular
tourism
5 public spaces
40 private centres
An average of
450-100 guides for
400 conference
attendees
61,000
overnight
2
3
30 minutes
from Geneva
Airport
stays in 2015
(13% rise
compared to 2014)
Lake Annecy is specialised in conferences:
medical, science and sports
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Provide an additional
40 millions
in economic benefits
Total cost of the project:
Create 400
54 millions
extra jobs
euros
SCHEDULE
2016
Administrative and technical
development
OTHER MAJOR PROJECTS
a year on average
with over 120 attendees
April, May, June, September,
October, November
Business
tourism
accounts
without affecting views of the lake.
Access to the wooden green roof
is a key part of the project as the
panoramic terrace design meets
the drive to provide a public area
that anyone can visit, just like a
balcony over the lake. The Centre
will provide a full and versatile
service with its modular 10,000m²
space that has an exhibition space,
800-seater auditorium, modular
function rooms and a panoramic
restaurant. These new facilities will
complement the Imperial Palace’s
5600m² conference centre
founded in 1988.
From 2017
Project
launch
2019
Project
completion
MAJOR PROJECTS
IN FIGURES
107 millions
There’s bags of corporate energy
in the Annecy area with leading
companies in their sector, networks
of excellence, business clusters
and university and research
centres.
What became apparent is that
the area lacked the capacity and
exhibition space to host trade fairs.
The new Exhibition and Conference
Centre will help meet the needs
and changes of the market and
IN FIGURES
enable the Annecy area to keep
its appeal in the industry.
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UNROLL A FULL
AND SECURE
CYCLE PATH
AROUND THE
LAKE
EXTEND THE
PEDESTRIAN
ZONE IN
ANNECY
OLD TOWN
In addition to the Green Path
along the lake between Annecy
and Doussard, Haute-Savoie
Council and SILA (Lake Annecy
Union) have designed a cycle
path between Annecy-le-Vieux
and Doussard. The project aims
to boost tourism in the lake area
and leisure services for locals as
well as encourage green modes of
transport. The path will come full
circle by 2020.
The old town streets were getting
traffic that was totally unsuitable
for them and will now be far more
pleasant for all the pedestrians
visiting the area.
Work will be conducted in several
stages from early April to late
November 2016.
Work will be suspended during
summer 2016. The final stage
setting up Rue Filaterie is
scheduled for 2017.
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BUILD THE
TRÉSUMS SITE
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The urban landscaping project to
renovate the former hospital into a
residential area is called “L’AvantScène - Annecy Tresums” and
owes its name to its great lakeside
location at the foot of the Bauges
Mountains. The seven plots of two
or three buildings will stretch to the
heart of a leafy 6 hectare park and
will be arranged in several levels to
link the lake to the ledge.
In addition to the planned 632
lodgings, the site will have an
old people’s home with 109 rooms,
a hotel with 110 rooms and a
large 2ha public park.
The first deliveries are expected
by the end of 2017.
“L’Avant-Scène - Annecy Trésums”
is designed by Christian de
Portzamparc, French architect and
urban planner.
THE LAKE ANNECY
AREA IN BRIEF
THE LAKE
COMMUNAUTÉ
DE L’AGGLOMÉRATION
D’ANNECY
ANNECY
DID YOU KNOW?
26,53km2
Length: 14,6km
Width: 0,8-3,2km
Bank length: 40km
Altitude: 446,97m
Average depth: 41m
Maximum depth: 65m
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Water volume: 1 124 500 000m
Surface area:
ANNECY
The 3.5km long Thiou,
the town’s only natural
canal, is also the shortest
river in France
“FLEUR D’OR”
ACCREDITED
The term “Pâquier”
(esplanade of over
7 hectares by the lake)
comes from “Paquîs”,
meaning pastureland,
as Pâquier used to be
filled with marshes
and reed beds
Palais de l’Ile
was a court, prison and coin mint
Just 9 towns have
been awarded the
6-year accreditation
since August 2015.
It recognises the quality of flowers
and the town’s environmental
projects.
The association founded in 2010 has over
250 brands promoting the area, sports,
sustainable development and innovation.
2,7 million
total number of visitors
to Lake Annecy every year
19,388
70% French and 30%
foreign (UK, Holland, Belgium,
Luxembourg, Germany)
tourist beds
“SPORT AND OUTDOORS
RUN THROUGH
THE AREA’S VEINS”
“HAUTE-SAVOIE IS
TO SKI SPORTS WHAT
PARIS IS TO HAUTE COUTURE:
AN INTERNATIONAL MUST”
“LAKE ANNECY,
A GEM SURROUNDED
BY MOUNTAINS”
Recognition of
exemplary environmental quality.
“A CAPITAL
OF THE OUTDOORS
INDUSTRY”
“A CLEAN AND
HEALTHY IMAGE,
JUST LIKE THE LAKE”
“A CALIFORNIAN
TOWN”
VEYRIER BEACH
AND ST JORIOZ BEACH
ON THE LAKE
PAVILLON BLEU
ACCREDITED
INSTEAD OF WRITING AN INTRODUCTION, WE’VE DECIDED TO USE
QUOTES FROM DESTINATION AMBASSADORS, HOLIDAYMAKERS, TOURISM
PROFESSIONALS, BLOGGERS AND MORE:
“THE OLD TOWN GIVES IT THE PICTURESQUE
ASPECT THAT MAKES IT THE “VENICE OF THE ALPS”.
“ANNECY IS ONE
OF 3 OR 4
WORLD-FAMOUS
PARAGLIDING
SITES”
SEVRIER
“FRANCE
STATION
NAUTIQUE”
ACCREDITED
38 French sea
resorts have the
accreditation.
Sea resorts fuel
entertainment and sustainable
development in water sports for
sporting and tourist purposes.
It recognises the work of local
politicians and councillors to
promote free sports and exercise.
RESTAURANTS
LE CLOS-MARCEL
AND LE REST’O DE LA PLAGE
“MAÎTRERESTAURATEUR”
“CLEF VERTE”
ACCREDITED
24 have been
awarded the
title “MaîtreRestaurateur”
from the Haute-Savoie prefecture .
A passion for cooking based on
raw and usually fresh produce
incorporating short supply chains.
For its commitment
to a successful,
consistent and exciting
environmental policy.
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PLAGE DE SAINT-JORIOZ
TOURISME
ET HANDICAP
ACCREDITATION
St Jorioz beach
is recognised for
their disabledfriendly facilities.
The beach has a wheelchair
access ramp to the sea and water
wheelchairs.
MARQUE QUALITÉ TOURISME
Many hotels, campsites, restaurants received
this brand, in particular the Lake Annecy Tourist
office. This recognition is guaranteed by State,
commits institutions to provide a warm, careful and
personalized welcome.
“CLOSE
TO GENEVA
AND ITS
INTERNATIONAL
AIRPORT”
LEGEND HAS IT THAT WHEN GOD FINISHED PAINTING THE SKY,
HE RINSED HIS BRUSHES IN LAKE ANNECY
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Annecy is part
of the national
network of 181
“Towns and Areas
of Art and History”.
The accreditation
recognises quality heritage and
a drive to build architecture
and heritage-based projects.
It approves Ministry of Cultureaccredited tour guides’ skills.
ACCREDITATIONS
IN THE AREA
VISITORS
OUTDOOR SPORT
VALLEY (OSV)
“VILLE LUDIQUE
ET SPORTIVE”
ACCREDITED
SINCE
NOVEMBER
2013
VILLES
ET PAYS D’ART
ET HISTOIRE”
ACCREDITED
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BY PLANE
International Airports served by numerous
regular and low-cost airlines.
BY ROAD
GENÈVE : 44KM FROM ANNECY
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INFOS : (+41) 22 717 71 11 - www.gva.ch
Direct coach connection in 1 hour
from Geneva to Annecy.
• Transdev
Tel: +33 (0)4 50 51 08 51
transdevhautesavoie.com
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LYON - SAINT-EXUPÉRY :
125 KM FROM ANNECY
ECO-FRIENDLY PROJECTS
TRÉSOMS HOTEL:
A PRO-BIODIVERSITY
COMMUNITY
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800,000 bees got sponsors when they
moved to the Trésoms hive. It enables 10
local businesses to do something for the
environment by sponsoring a hive in a tree in
the hotel’s grounds to encourage biodiversity in
the surrounding area. Partners and clients can
take part in hive life, the harvest and enjoying
“floral” honey.
THE BETTER
BOTTLE PROJECT
2
A CROWDFUNDING CAMPAIGN WAS
LAUNCHED BY A YOUNG COUPLE WHO
LOVE NATURE AND THE “VENICE OF THE
ALPS” TO HELP PROTECT IT, ESPECIALLY
IN THE SUMMER WHEN VISITOR NUMBERS
ARE AT THEIR PEAK.
Given that the lake water is what the 140,000
people living in the Annecy area drink, the idea
is to give out reusable glass bottles for
free to reduce the use of plastic bottles.
The bottles can be filled at the many water
fountains throughout Annecy. The bottles come
with a specially designed map. The team also
gives up their time to clean up the lake banks.
(00 33) (0) 4 56 20 30 63
www.betterbottleproject.com
MOTORWAY A40
LDIRECT ANNECY-PARIS TGV LINE
30km from Annecy to Paris
via Bourg en Bresse.
MOTORWAY A41
Direct from Annecy to Geneva (30km).
ACCESS & LOCATION
CYCLING,
ALTERNATIVE
TRANSPORT
IN ANNECY
LONDRES
The silent weapon in the ecological revolution:
for the health of humanity and the planet, to
decongest towns, make them nicer and the
air cleaner.
Vintage bikes may have taken over the
cityscape but cycling is definitely back in fashion
and Annecy has several projects to encourage it:
LONDON
CALAIS
IRLANDE
BRUXELLES
LILLE
ROYAUME-UNI
PAYS-BAS
ALLEMAGNE
LAC D’ANNECY
MASSIF DES ARAVIS
• 33km of lanes and 7km of cycle paths
AUTRICHE
STRASBOURG
A 40
GENÈVE
DIJON
LA ROCHELLE
PORTUGAL
• Bike-friendly pedestrian streets
Orly
Vers Paris, Dijon,
Lyon, Strasbourg
FRANCE
SUISSE
Roissy
Ch.de Gaullle
PARIS
BELGIQUE
St-Exupéry
LYON
ITALIE
ESPAGNE
ZURICH
GENÈVE
Aéroport
international Genève
• A hundred bike parking areas including 1952
spaces near all the visitor sites
ANNECY
GRENOBLE
A 41
TURIN
TORINO
RN 201
TOULOUSE
NICE
MARSEILLE
LONDRES
La pointe Percée
RN 203
PERPIGNAN
LONDON
CALAIS
Plateau des Glières
PARIS
ANNECY
Roissy
Ch.de Gaullle
Orly
DIJON
LA ROCHELLE
VEYRIER
STRASBOURG
St-Exupéry
LYON
Le Semnoz
ZURICH
GENÈVE
SEVRIER
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Massif
de l’Aiguille
THÔNES
MENTHON
ST-BERNARD
TALLOIRES
MANIGOD
Mont-Charvin
La Tournette
ANNECY
Tunnel du Frégus
BORDEAUX
GRENOBLE
TURIN
FAVERGES
TORINO
NICE
MARSEILLE
AIX-LES-BAINS
PERPIGNAN
La Sambuy
Vers Chambéry,
Lyon, Grenoble
Vers Chambéry,
Lyon, Grenoble
RN 508
ALBERTVILLE
A 43
Vers Turin, Milan
PHOTOS CREDITS : Tristan SHU / Ludovic DI ORIO / Semaphore LEROY / L’ESQUISSE / Annick WETTER / Hôtel Beau-Site / G. PIEL / Auberge du lac Veyrier / Alexandre KAUDER, Studio
K / D.IKET / OT Lac Annecy / Corporate Games / Nicolas KOSICA / Philippe PERIE / Stéphane CANDE / Magalli BROTHIER / Inax aventure / Combi des Alpes / Abbaye de Talloires / SAMETT
/ Agence TEXTO / ACF Yannick PERRIN / Pierre VALLET / High Five / Benjamin DELERUE / F. CAVAZZANA / A. DRIANCOURT / Aliouelhadj SAID / VOISIN / HACKER / C. BAUDOT
GENÈVE
E COM / D.LAFON
/ MAX / Gille LANSARD / Thimothee NALET / CESC / GOLEM / Mairie ANNECY / Better Bottle Project / Istock Malerapaso / Tinkstock Karelnoppe / Tinkstock Tschon.
A 40
Vers Paris, Dijon,
Lyon, Strasbourg
A 43
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LA CLUSAZ
Vers
Chamonix,
Tunnel du
Mont-Blanc,
Milan
ST-JORIOZ
Aéroport
international Genève
Tunnel du Mont-Blanc
TOULOUSE
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ST-JEAN-DE-SIXT
Le mont-Lachat
The update of pedestrian zones (see p.19 Major
Projects) will also encourage cycling.
LE GRAND
BORNAND
BRUXELLES
LILLE
drinking water fountains
there are in the Annecy area.
They’re listed on a map that
you can download from the
town’s website www.annecy.fr
(tab: Services-Download map)
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Tunnel du Mont-Blanc
Tunnel du Frégus
BORDEAUX
• Meeting points for cars, bikes and pedestrians
(max. 20km/h)
103, that’s how many
Direct from Annecy
to Chambéry/Lyon/Grenoble.
BY TRAIN
Direct (3h40) - 5 to 7 times a day.
Coach connections.
• Cars Crolard, bus station
Tel: +33 (0)4 50 02 00 11
INFOS: 0826 800 826
www.lyonaeroports.com
• Standard contraflow lanes for bikes in 30km/h
one-way streets for cars
MORE INFORMATION
MOTORWAY A41
A 41
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PRESS CONTACT
Anaïs ALAURENT
PR service
Lake Annecy Tourist Office
Bonlieu, 1 rue Jean-Jaurès
74 000 ANNECY
FRANCE
Tel: (00 33) (0)4 50 45 00 61
Mob: (00 33) (0)6 77 35 96 54
[email protected]
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Do not hesitate to contact me
to organise press trips.
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