Recommendations for Annecy

Posted by C.M. (Oklahoma City) on 06/17/25 08:59 PM

Hello. We have time in our itinerary for a 1 day stay in Annecy this coming fall for our anniversary. We just have a few things we'd like to do there. We would like to visit the old town area, take a boat ride on Lake Annecy, and have a nice dinner.

Any recommendations from fellow travelers in the following areas would be appreciated.

Hotel very near the lake. (3-5 star ok).
Boat tour provider (group or private, ok).
Restaurant recommendation for dinner. Not looking for a particular price point, just a place with great food. A view of the lake would be nice too.

Thanks for any suggestions you may have.

Posted by Marie

06/17/25 09:42 PM

8 posts

Hello,
We stayed in the Hôtel du Palais de L’isle for three nights — it is near the lake, and we loved it!
We didn’t take a boat tour, so no rec there.
We liked 2 restaurants: Les Chineurs de la cuisine, and Restaurant Cozna, which required a reservation.
Annecy is so beautiful, hope you enjoy your time there, There’s a great gelato place right across from the hotel along the river — definitely worth trying.
Cheers!
Marie

Posted by C.M. OP

Oklahoma City

06/18/25 10:03 PM

255 posts

Thank you, Marie. I appreciate your information

Posted by Jean

Idaho, USA

06/19/25 02:57 AM

8616 posts

My husband & I stayed at the gorgeous Imperial Palace with a prominent view of the lake. I think it would be a lovely spot for your anniversary!

We were there several years ago. I bought the least expensive room, and they surprisingly upgraded us to a room with a walk out patio view of the lake. Boat & bike rentals were next door. We rented both during our stay. The walk along the lake promenade into the center was maybe 5 minutes. We liked walking the central streets, but loved escaping back to the serene feel of the hotel.

Posted by C.M. OP

Oklahoma City

06/19/25 08:48 PM

255 posts

Thank you, Jean.

Posted by princess pupule

martinez, ca, usa

06/21/25 03:25 AM

2647 posts

hey hey C.M.
we stayed in an apartment in annecy few years ago and loved it. can't help you with hotel but i would stay in the city center.
frenchmoments.eu
things to do and see in annecy. your time is short there, if you are there october 11, 2025 there is a festival/parade for return of animals from the mountains in city center. en.lac-annecy.com/ retour des alpages.com (annecy-traditions.fr)
we took a private taxi tour out around the lake, saw the hang gliders soaring over lake.
sundays, tuesdays, & fridays are market days in the center. fun to walk thru and see what they offer.
had a great fondue fixed price lunch at la rotisserie du thiou (17 pass. de l'eveche) outside table near canal. husband & wife small hole in the wall place. was very good.
annecycitytour.fr
bus tour around the town, check it out.
roam around the center with the small canals, we stopped at a small art shop & bought small portrait. canals can get busy just enjoy
creperie ti mad (21 rue royale) for savory or sweet crepes
always look at days/times places are open
we didn't do a boat tour, i'm sure can ask a tourist kiosk.
after our 6 days there we took the train to paris for 9 days. don't know what your plans are after annecy. have a great time & enjoy
aloha