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Country: France
Departing From: Annecy
Arriving At: Lyon
Travel Time: 1.5 to 2 hours
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Book a transfer from Lyon to Annecy — from France's gastronomic capital (home to Paul Bocuse and more Michelin stars than almost any city on earth) to the enchanting "Venice of the Alps": a medieval lakeside town of pastel-colored canals and one of the purest lakes in Europe.
The 140 km journey takes 1.5 to 2 hours heading east via the A43/A41 motorways through the Savoie foothills, with the Alps growing ever more dramatic on the horizon before the stunning turquoise waters of Lac d'Annecy appear.
Annecy is one of France's most beautiful towns — a pastel-colored Alpine gem where medieval canals wind through a perfectly preserved old town of arcaded streets, flower-draped bridges, and the fairy-tale Palais de l'Île (a 12th-century castle on a tiny island in the Thiou canal). Lac d'Annecy is one of Europe's purest lakes — its turquoise waters surrounded by mountains are perfect for swimming, paddleboarding, and cycling the 40 km lakeside path. The Château d'Annecy museum above the old town, the Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday markets (among France's finest), and the Pont des Amours (Lovers' Bridge) overlooking the lake and mountains create an irresistible atmosphere. The nearby ski resorts of La Clusaz and Le Grand-Bornand, and the gorges du Fier nature walk add adventure. Annecy's animated film festival is world-renowned.
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