Experiences, Views & Tips from a lake Annecy Property Owner & Holidaymaker
Posted in Annecy Activities, Annecy Events, Annecy Experiences, Annecy Holidays on Jun 25th, 2010
August is where lake Annecy is at its warmest and general air temperatures at its hottest. Average temperatures are normally well above 30C and you need to find a shady place to avoid the hot afternoon sun. A dip in the lake will offer welcome relieve any time during the day. A vacancy in August [...]
Posted in Annecy Activities, Annecy Experiences, Annecy Holidays, Lake Annecy Travel on Apr 21st, 2010
It might sound a sound a strange conclusion to draw. But when you consider the thousands of people stranded abroad due to international flight cancellations, it makes sense to holiday on the shores of lake Annecy. Here is why I prefer to be stranded in Annecy. For once you can easily drive to lake Annecy. [...]
Posted in Annecy Activities, Annecy Experiences, Annecy Holidays, Lake Annecy Winter, Ski Lake Annecy on Mar 13th, 2010
What is so nice about visiting Annecy in winter is that although I don’t ski, there seems to be an abundance of things to do as well as my favourite pastime of reading! Nothing to re-energise yourself like sitting on a mountain in the sun with a hot chocolate and cosying up in a blanket [...]
Posted in Annecy Activities, Annecy Experiences, Annecy Holidays, Lake Annecy Travel on Mar 11th, 2010
France can be difficult for vegetarians, lake Annecy is no different, may be even a little worse. Find out what the expert has to say on how to get by on a vegetarian cuisine.
Posted in Annecy Activities, Annecy Events, Annecy Experiences, Annecy Holidays, Lake Annecy Travel on Feb 25th, 2010
July is the start of the peak holiday season on lake Annecy. With average temperatures normally well above 30C it offers everything you would expect from a true summer holiday. A clear, blue alpine sky, warm temperatures well into the night, outdoor dining and all the water based activities you can imagine.
Posted in Annecy Activities, Annecy Experiences, Annecy Holidays, Annecy Skiing, Lake Annecy Travel on Feb 9th, 2010
How many days fresh powder can you have skiing anywhere? Correct, the answer is depending on where you go, how often and how much it snows. Given that you can’t influence the weather, the only choice you have is where to go. If you commit to one ski resort you get what you are given. [...]
Posted in Annecy Activities, Annecy Skiing, lake Annecy property on Jul 19th, 2009
Last Saturdays edition of the FT had a feature on lake Annecy, real estate trends, property prices and some general information about the region. Probably worth a read if you are thinking of buying near lake Annecy. Richard Holledge, the very friendly journalist, writing the piece for the FT, rung me up a few weeks [...]
Posted in Annecy Activities, Annecy Events, Annecy Experiences, Lake Annecy Travel on Jul 8th, 2009
After a 50 years absence, the Tour de France returns to Annecy. On wonders why? Having said so, the tour always passes somewhere nearby. Last few years stages included Col de la Forclaz, Gran Bornand, Thones, La Clusaz and some of the mountain passes nearby. Now I am not a great fan of the Tour. [...]
Posted in Annecy Activities, Lake Annecy Videos on Jun 28th, 2009
Magic 4 test Flight during a nice evening at the Annecy Lake (France)
Posted in Annecy Activities, Annecy Holidays on Jun 27th, 2009
There are many great landmarks around lake Annecy from where you can enjoy a birds eye view of the lake. Non more spectacular than the Tournette 2351m, the highest peak along lake Annecy and an ever present, imposing feature when you drive along the the lake’s west side. To get up the Tournette, you will [...]
