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Lac d'Annecy

Centre Bonlieu | 1 Rue Jean Jaurès, 74000 Annecy, France
04 50 45 00 33, 04 50 45 56 66
Ranked #1 of 16 attractions in Annecy
4.5 of 5 stars 126 Reviews
Type: Bodies of Water
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Manchester
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30 reviews 30 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012

Very picturesque area, with stunning mountain views. More

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Newcastle Upon Tyne
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012

Really nice town and a nice walk along the river to get to the town. Lots of restaurants and nice buldings. Good atmosphere. Would go again More

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Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012

In spite of not-so-good weather, we really enjoyed our 8 days trip around the Lake Annecy. We drove around the place in a rented car and really enjoyed whole place. More

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Lakeland, Florida
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75 reviews 75 reviews
Reviews in 37 cities Reviews in 37 cities
78 helpful votes 78 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2012
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The grounds around this beautiful lake on the city end are well maintained with large shady grassy areas and beautiful flower beds all in bloom in early May. The lake water is quite clear. While there are various boat tours available, we decided to pass in part because of TI reviews. We just walked along the various quai that line... More

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Annecy, France
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2012
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This is paradise. Perfect for mountain climbing, paragliding, hang-gliding, long distance rollerblading along the 30 km. long cycle track which used to be a railway line, swimming, wind-surfing, sailing. The area is stunningly beautiful and the ski resorts are not far away. More

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Brisbane
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2012

Definately worth spending some time around this area. More

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Luxembourg
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012
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We took a day trip out of Geneva on a rainy day and we were pleasantly surprised by how attractive and interesting Annecy was. Good shopping, lots to do for the kids (in the park there are two play areas, pedal boats and a carousel, plus the chateau to visit and several kid-friendly restaurants), and a beautiful old town. Lots... More

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Isle of Wight
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18 reviews 18 reviews
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2012

We took a bus direct from Geneva bus station to Annecy, it was well worth the trip. Annecy is beautiful. More

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Huelva, Spain
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2012
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Annecy is a beautiful town in the French Alps, you can enjoy the beautiful lake surrounded by mountains, is known as Venice of the Alps, also you can eat rich dishes of the area of ​​the upper savoy More

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St Joseph
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2012
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beautiful landscape, but everything very expensive in the city around. More

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