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Christmas in Annecy (France)
The lake of Annecy
The port
Annecy is also called the Venice of the Alps for its bridges and canals
The medieval town of Annecy
Annecy, the Venice of Alps
Annecy, the Venice of Alps
The canals, built in medieval times, served to regulate the waters of the lake and to rehabilitate the marshes
Bridges and canals like Venice, only that the city of Annecy is 450 m on the sea level
Bridges and canals like Venice
Bridges and canals like Venice, only that the city of Annecy is in the middle of the Alps
Thiou canal, the main channel
Thiou canal. It was once navigable, today is closed to navigation
Thiou canal. It was once navigable, today is closed to navigation
In the old town, bridges and canals reminiscent of Venice
In the old town, bridges and canals reminiscent of Venice
At one time, the people used little boats directly from the house to reach the lake
At one time, the people used little boats directly from the house to reach the lake
At one time, the people lived along the canals that crossed the village
At one time, the people lived along the canals that crossed the village
Market on a bridge in the old town
Chocolate shop in the streets of the old town
In the old town, there are many shops selling local products such as this “sweet” shop
The owner controls the maturing of cheeses in his cellar
Toma, typical cheese of the high mountains
Christmas market in the square of the Notre Dame church
At night, turn on the Christmas lights along the canals
The old arcades
The old arcades
The old arcades
The old arcades. Shop of fruits and vegetables
The Christmas lights are reflected on the waters of the canal
Christmas market
At Christmas, Annecy dresses with lights and colors and bridges and alleys of the old town, become Christmas markets
In the evening, during the Christmas season, the medieval town of Annecy is illuminated with lights and colors
Lights and colors in the old town of Annecy during the Christmas season
Lights and colors in the old town of Annecy during the Christmas season
The boat-shaped building that separates the waters of theThiou canal
Lights and colors in the old town of Annecy during the Christmas season
Lights and colors in the old town of Annecy
Lights and colors in the old town of Annecy
Where is Annecy
ID: 88
Annecy on Google Maps.
During the Christmas season, the old town of Annecy, known as the "Venice of Alps" become a meeting point for travelers looking for unusual places to spend Christmas holidays. The reason is due to the ancient medieval houses that overlook the waters of the canals, once navigable, which are used to control the water level of alpine lake of Annecy. During Christmas, the squares, streets and bridges of the old town are crowded with tourists visiting the Christmas markets in the ancient and fascinating atmosphere. At night, the lights along the canals and the bridges that connect the downtown alleys, create a very special atmosphere and very Christmassy. In the streets then, there are shops that are true delights for lovers of local products ranging from mountain cheese to desserts chocolate products in the confectioneries of Annecy. A trip for curious and greedy tourists.
Useful links for more informations:
Tourism Office Annecy: www.lac-annecy.com
Christmas Markets: www.marchedenoelannecy.com
Atout France: www.france.fr
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