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Menthon Saint Bernard

Location description
The village is positioned on the east shore of Lake Annecy 9 km from the town. The town is overlooked by the impressive Chateau du Menthon and the twin peaks of “Dents de Lanfon”. Much of the village itself is built on the relatively flat area by the lake making it easy for getting about on foot. Nearby places include Veyrier du Lac 3 km, Talloires 3 km, Roc du Cher 2 km, La Clusaz 22 km, Col de la Forclaz 10km.

Facilities
Shops include a Boulangerie, Patisserie, General store, Newsagents, Pharmacie, Café de la Place, Supermarket, gift shops, bus stops and a petrol station. Eating out. Auberge des Dents de Lanfon, Chalet du Port, Vieux Savoyard, Pizzeria.

Leisure facilities
Promenade, port, boat stop, public beach, sailing club, tennis courts, cycle hire, hiking and mountain bike trails, tourist information, Chateau du Menthon, golf course at Roc du Cher, pony trekking.

Activities
Menthon Castle
Ferme de Charbonnière (farmhouse)
Cruises on Lake Annecy
Coach trips
Village Fair
Antiques Fair

 

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Annecy

Location Description
Annecy is situated at the North West corner of the lake. Geneva is 50 km due north, Chamonix 70km due East, Lyon 120km south west, Albertville 50km south. The first thing you notice about Annecy is its vast turquoise lake. Its beauty has attracted people for centuries - there's been a settlement here since prehistoric times. Annecy lake feeds into a network of canals and the waterways lead you straight into the compact old town, which is overlooked by the towering Annecy Château. Following the canals is a good way of navigating the winding cobbled streets, which have hidden in their depths a 12th century palace, churches from the 15th and 17th centuries, and many cafés and restaurants.

Facilities
Promenade, port, museums, castle, cinema, railway station, parks, bus station, 2 public beaches, casino, galleries, boat trips on the lake, coach excursions to local places of interest.

Festivals
Festivals Fete du Lac (1st Saturday in August), Music Festival (Old town early July) Animation film festival (late May), Bastille Day celebrations 14th July.

Activities
Guided tours of Annecy
Annecy Castle and Museum
Alpine Lake Museum
Old Prison
Palais de l'Ile
Alpine Miniature Museum
Saint-François de Sales Mémorial
Haute-Savoie Conservatory of Art and History
Cruises on the lake
Markets in the Old Town
Antiques' Market

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