Experts' Choice Award Lake Annecy
What the experts agree on
Europe's clearest alpine lake offers pristine waters, scenic cycling around its 43km shoreline, and charming lakefront gardens—best explored by bike or boat to escape crowds and soak in mountain views.
Lonely Planet "On the tree-fringed lakefront, the flowery Jardins de l’Europe are linked to the grassy Champ de Mars, a popular picnic spot, by the poetic iron arch of the Pont des Amours (Lovers’ Bridge)." Full review
Travel + Leisure "One of the largest and most pristine lakes in France, Lake Annecy is fed by pure mountain springs that trickle down from snow-capped peaks"
Rough Guide "The town hugs the banks of Lake Annecy, a UNESCO World Heritage Site (a status that Venice is at risk of losing). You can hire a small boat and soak up the uninterrupted views, no..."
Independent "'Annecy' is usually used to refer to the lake as well as the city, and 43km of largely flat pedalling will get you around the whole mass of water in just a couple of hours. But it's worth..."
