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Here we suggest a vacation itinerary between Switzerland and France; Discovering dynamic Geneva to taste its best Swiss fondues, then reaching the beautiful Alps where you get lost from mountain pastures to refuges, good family meals and human warmth. Before relaxing in a cottage on the shores of Lake Annecy.
Happy holidays in Geneva and Annecy ! You’ll catch your morning train from Paris. Arrive in Geneva and check into your hotel, located in the heart of the city just a stone’s throw from Lake Geneva. Your accommodation takes you on a warm journey into the comforting world of an authentic Swiss chalet. A gentle setting between lake and mountains, this establishment enhances its identity with original, carefully-crafted decor.
To see/do during your stay in Geneva :
Lake Geneva, bordered by Geneva, the spa town of Thonon-les-Bains and the famous Montreux; the Flower Clock; the Palais des Nations; the bohemian atmosphere of the Carouge district; the botanical gardens; the Philippe Patek Museum, a must-see if you want to learn more about Geneva’s watchmaking history; shopping in the city’s upmarket stores; enjoying a drink on a terrace overlooking the lake at nightfall…
Includes:
Enjoy lunch in one of the city’s top restaurants. Swiss fondue, woodcutter’s fondue, local charcuterie and goat specialties are all on the menu!
You will take the train towards Annecy to continue your holidays ! Arrive in Annecy and pick up your vehicle so you can explore the lake region at your own pace. You’ll be staying in a self-contained apartment just a few steps from Annecy’s old town.
This small town on the shores of the lake of the same name is a popular destination amidst the picturesque peaks of the French Alps. The turquoise waters of its lake seem unreal in this green setting. Annecy has a Venetian atmosphere with its canals, folkloric alleys and houses decorated with geraniums.
Our suggestions for your vacation in Annecy :
– Dinner at Clos des Sens, the town’s Michelin-starred restaurant, where chef Laurent Petit offers modern, tasty cuisine using herbs from his garden.
– Take a hike to the Refuge du Parmelan: a family welcome awaits you at<, where the best savory doughnuts and blueberry tarts in Savoie are served, making it a must for all hikers. Includes: 20-minute flight over Lake Annecy
Head for the town of Talloires, where you’ll stop to enjoy a dream: a leisurely stroll, flourishing botanical gardens, a princess’s château and a historic abbey.
You’ll spend the night in a former Abbey converted into a charming hotel with a breathtaking view of the lake!
What to see / What to do :
Visit the Château de Menthon-Saint-Bernard, said to have inspired Walt Disney to create some of his wonderful classics; lunch at the Auberge du Père Bise, a Michelin 2-star gourmet restaurant but above all a historic landmark.
Road towards the south of the lake, on the way take a detour to the Vessone goat farm to discover the specialties of this mountain pasture.
Arriving in Saint-Jorioz, you’ll settle into a detached chalet, set back a little, overlooking the lake.
Our suggestions: Lunch at the Les Tilleuls restaurant, which serves a daily menu featuring fish caught directly from the lake!
Included: You’ll be invited to take part in a pastry/chocolate-making workshop at a chocolate factory in the Bauges region. This chocolate and ice cream maker works with a local plant grower to develop amazing taste combinations!
The “Balcon des Alpes” awaits you for the day! This resort in the Bauges mountains, 20 minutes from Annecy, offers a wide range of activities in summer and winter. We suggest you leave in the morning to make the most of this vacation day.
Whether you choose to take a short walk or rent a car, once you reach the summit (which rises to around 1,699 meters), you’ll be able to admire the view of the Haute-Savoie mountains: the Annecy side, the Bauges side and the Grand Plateau Nordique.
A panoramic cable car is open from July 13 to August 18, so don’t miss out!
Last day of your holidays itinerary in Geneva and Annecy ! You’ll return to Annecy to drop off your rental car and catch your return train to Paris!
From €1,040/person (based on 2 people).
This price includes :
Train tickets Paris/Geneva – Annecy/Paris and Geneva/Annecy, 7-day car rental, 8 nights in charming accommodation (hotels, chalets and apartments), breakfasts in Geneva, meal in a fondue restaurant in Geneva, flight over Lake Annecy, pastry-making class in a mountain chocolate factory.
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