What are some places I must go and things I must do in france?

Annecy - France Best places to eat / fun things to do?

• I WILL BE TRAVELLING TO ANNECY FRANCE IN MID-JULY. WAS WONDERING IF ANYONE HAS ANY RECOMMENDATIONS FOR PLACES TO EAT OR SOME MUST-SEE PLACES TO GO IN THE LOCAL AREA. THANKS!

• Answer:

  Annecy is a wonderful little town, built on Lake Annecy, which is reputed to have the cleanest water in Europe. Annecy is sometimes called the Little Venice of the Alps because of its canals. It is not on a grand scale like Venice however with big bridges, etc., it is basically a miniature. At the lake, which is right beside downtown" there are boats which will take you out on the lake. You can also swim on the other side. For me Annecy was best for it's swans which love to be fed, the chocolate shop, the cafes and little restaurants where you eat out in the open, on the cobblestoned allies. Many cafes are located right next to the canal that runs through town near the town Chateau. There are also small shops and a good street market where you can buy local pastries, dried sausages, cheeses, etc. (I believe the market was on the week-end). You can find fine dining if you wish. One that is recommended is L'Auberge de l'Eridan about 1 mile out from the town in a savoyard chateau. Depending on how much time you have, remember that Geneva, Switzerland is very close to Annecy as well as Albertville, the center of the winter olympics 1992. I hope that you have a fabulous time. I liked it there.