5 nights in Annecy

hey hey Mary
we've been to annecy about 5-6 years ago and loved it, some love it and some don't (different opinions). i'm just amazed how many posters have mentioned to see/stay in annecy nowadays. every week there seems to be a post about info for the town.
these are my own thoughts with things you can research. look at train and bus transportation, we took a 4-5hr private tour around the lake which was great with gaelle "taxi-massingy.com" born and raised in annecy, english is great, email/contact her what you want and she gives options.
couple places we liked col de la forclaz a mountain pass overlooking lake with paragliders soaring right above youcows roaming the pastures with cowbells around their neck making music.
restaurant-a-la-ferme.fr
working dairy farm serving lunch above the stalls of cows below thru window floors. pick your farm cheese plate warming with table oven and enjoy this unusual meal with dessert. it was so so good
touristplaces.guide
10 must visit places in chambery
kayratours.com
free walking tours chambery
a day trip by train or bus to roam around, shops/ restaurants/ cafes/ markets. always check hours open and closed. take the train to chanaz near lac du bourget "cparici.com" (guide to savoie's little venice)
annecycitytour.fr
frenchmoments.eu (annecy old town revealed) market is tuesday, friday, sunday 7am to 1pm
kevmrc.com
20 best things to do in annecy
imperial palace hotel
talk a walk through this gorgeous/fancy hotel. have breakfast right on the lake or a cocktail in the casino bar, if you gamble put some euros in slot machine.
chateau-de-menton.com
check the castle and can do a tour. the castle was an imspiration for disney's sleeping beauty castle after his visit there.
creperie ti mad 21 rue royale sweet & savory crepes
la rotisserie du thiou. hole in the wall near the canal. we did a fixed price fondue lunch on outside table, was good
lots of things for you to check out if interested in anything. it's a gorgeous place to enjoy and relax. have fun
aloha

We did 4 nights in a place with a balcony overlooking the old prison on the central canal -- just lovely. And we did a day trip by bus to Chamonix
https://janettravels.wordpress.com/2023/03/27/quick-trip-up-the-aiquille-du-midi-chamonix/
Obviously weather is the critical factor here. It is also possible to visit places around the lake by bus.

bonjour

I live in Annecy so I have a few ideas for you
Cycle around the lake (clock wise)
col de la Forclaz/Talloires/hike Angon waterfall
day trip to Chamonix or Yvoire
gorges du fier/montrottier castle

please do not hesitate if you have any questions!

maybe check my blog for ideas
https://www.taxi-massingy.com/en/blog-en/