Villas? Alpine scenery? Crystal clear water? George Clooney? Your insufficient bank balance? The scene in Star Wars Episode II where Anakin Skywalker kisses Princess Amidala? OK, maybe you’re not as ...

Annecy is one of my favorite towns in Europe, and that’s a tough claim because I’ve been lucky enough to visit many. Annecy is known as La Venise des Alpes, which translates to Venice of the Alps. The ...

Nestled at an altitude of 400 metres in the heart of the Alps, France's Lake Annecy is considered the purest lake in Europe. On its shores, the medieval old town of Annecy is nicknamed the "Venice of ...

Many Americans have heard the French cities of Lyon and Chamonix. Fewer know of Annecy, a lakeshore city that is situated—as the crow flies—about midway between those other two locales. With a ...

Splurge on a stay at L’Auberge du Père Bise in the tranquil lakeside town of Talloires, an easy and scenic boat ride from Annecy. Rent a bike and hit the Lake Annecy Greenway, cycling through villages ...

The capital of Haute-Savoie is a gastronomic haven filled with starred chefs, standout cheese, and regional wine worth the trip alone. Splurge on a stay at L’Auberge du Père Bise in the tranquil ...