Annecy, France

If you want to spend your vacation in a medieval town located in the foothills of Alps, then come to Annecy. Located north of French Alps, Annecy is built around a 14th century Chateau. Small canals and gurgling streams flow through this town. This picturesque town attracts tourists from not only various parts of France but around the world as well. Read on Annecy travel guide in France to know the options you have to get into the city. The city does not have an international airport. The nearest airport to the city is located not in France but in Geneva, Switzerland. This international airport welcomes tourists from all across the world. After you land at the airport, you can reach Annecy by road within a short time. You should however carry a legal international passport. Since France is a member of the European Union, citizens of other member countries do not need a visa. However, citizens of non European Union countries need visas. If you are coming from Paris, you can get off at the Annecy Airport.

Travel guide to Annecy will be incomplete without a brief mention of the events held in the later half of a year. June, July and October are the three months when most of the colorful events take place in Annecy. The biggest animation festival is held for 6 consecutive days in June. July sees Noctibules festival and Descente des Alpages is held in October. Annecy Travel Guide in France highly recommends these events to be attended.

Activities such as swimming, hiking, mountain biking, hang-gliding and shopping are some of the recommended ones by the Annecy Travel Guide in France. Different restaurants in this town serve a wide variety of sophisticated French cuisine. France travel guide really rates this town as one of the popular France destinations.