12 days in Annecy Itinerary

The canals is in Annecy helped earn the medieval town the nickname the Venice of the Alps.

Kids will appreciate attractions like Walibi Rhone-Alpes and La Vieille Ville. Change things up with these side-trips from Annecy: Grenoble (Musee de la Resistance et de la Deportation de l'Isere, Room Escape Games, &more), Vitam (in Neydens) and La Cote-Saint-Andre (Chocolaterie Jouvenal & Musee Hector Berlioz). Spend the 16th (Sun) exploring the underground world of Grottes du Cerdon -Parc de Loisirs Prehistoriques. There's still lots to do: contemplate the waterfront views at Lake Annecy, take in breathtaking views at Les Gorges du Fier, admire the striking features of Palais Ideal du Facteur Cheval, and take in the views from Pont des Amours.

To see photos and tourist information, refer to the Annecy planner.

If you are flying in from Israel, the closest major aiports are Chambéry-Savoie Airport, Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport and Grenoble-Isère Airport. In October, plan for daily highs up to 20°C, and evening lows to 9°C.