Annecy Rhone - Alpes
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Annecy is a town in the Haute-Savoie
department of the Rhône-Alpes region in southeastern France.
It lies on the northern tip of Lake Annecy surrounded by snow-capped
mountains, 35 kilometres south of Geneva. Annecy is one of the
most charming and attractive towns in the Alps, with a small
medieval quarter laced with canals, flower-covered bridges and
arcaded streets. The Palais de l'Isle was built in the 12th century.
It is the symbol of the town and is among the most photographed
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Places to visit in Rhone - Alpes |
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The two important geographical features
in this region give it its name, the river Rhone and the Alps.
Within the Rhone-Alpes lie the departments of Loire, Rhone, Ain,
Haute-Savoie, Savoie, Isere, Drome and Ardeche. Lyon is the region's
largest city with its great museums and fine Renaissance buildings.
To the north are the famous Beaujolais vineyards, to the south
chateaux and ancient towns dot the landscape, to the west the
Ardeche offers rugged wilderness, canoeing and climbing while
the Alps are a favourite destination for sports enthusiasts. |
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Where is Annecy? |
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Annecy is about 837 kms from Calais
and the ferries.
Annecy is about 791 kms from Caen
and the ferries.
Annecy is about 560 kms from Paris.
By Air - There are international airports at a number of
the country’s major cities. Paris
Charles de Gaulle International Airport is located 15 miles northeast
of Paris. Paris Orly International Airport
is located south of Paris. On the west coast of France is Bordeaux
International Airport. Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport
is in the centre of France. Nice airport is on the south coast
of France. Perpignan is on the French / Spanish border.
By Ferry - Brittany Ferries - Portsmouth to Cherbourg - Caen
and St. Malo - Poole to Cherbourg - Plymouth to Roscoff. From
Ireland Cork - Roscoff. P&O Ferries - Dover to Calais - Portsmouth
to Bilbao in Northern Spain.
By Train - TGV trains connect the main french cities and their
international airports.
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Holiday homes accommodation in/close to Annecy Rhone
- Alpes
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Shanti
on lake Annecy
Doussard
Nr Annecy
Rhone Alpes
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 Chalet Shanti
is situated above the tranquil village of Doussard, overlooking
lac d'Annecy and its mountains. 10 min. drive from the old town
of Annecy with its picturesque canals, restaurants, bars and
relaxed shopping. |
- Contact: Xaver Matt
- Tel: +44 2072810632
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Sleeps 6. Situated
at approximately 1 km of the lake of Annecy, and outlooking the
mountains, this brand new, luxurious detached house (98 m2).
This house is quietly situated at the border of a small, typical
French village. In the surroundings: the lake of Annecy (the
cleanest lake of France), providing beachfacilities, a harbour
and a sport- and tennispark. Golfcourt at 5 km. Many hiking possibilities
(4 Mountain Bikes avalable). Skiing at 30 km.
