Annecy beach, France

Annecy 

 ... is the largest city of Haute-Savoie department in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region in southeastern France. It lies on the northern tip of Lake Annecy, 35 kilometers (22 mi) south of Geneva.

Nicknamed the "Pearl of French Alps" in Raoul Blanchard's monograph describing its location between lake and mountains, the city controls the northern entrance to the lake gorge.

What you can do in Annecy?

First, there is Annecy lake with beautiful azzure color water, perfect for swim. The mountains surrounding the city, which allow you to spend whole day in hike. The best way to get familiar with surrounding is to bike around the lake, or even on mountain, if you are in shape. If you are more adventure type, you can do Hangliding above the lake, from the Col de la Forclaz. Romantic city with his narrow stone pave streets is full of boutiques and stores, where you can go to shop. When you get tired you can go theater and watch a movie. So there is a plenty to do in Annecy city and the lake!

Visit

• Palais d'Isle. -  A former palace-turned-prison. It is situated on an island between the canals.

• Saint Maurice Church.

• Annecy Castle (Château d'Annecy), Passage de l Île, 74000 Annecy, France, is Situated on a hill overlooking the city and the surroundings. entrance is just 5€.

Annecy beach, vintage travel poster

On this promoting poster we can see a girl in bikini sitting in a shade, with the view on the lake and the mountains. 

  This restored Poster and other related prints (coffee mugs, pillows, postcards, badges...) You can order from here. If you are interested,   here you can find other annecy art for sale.