r/Annecy Dec 20 '22

I've (28m) lived in Annecy my whole life. Here is some advice for tourist coming to our beautiful city.

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Every summer, I see a lot of tourists coming to Annecy. Here are the things I wish I could say to all of them.

Transportation:

Please be aware that the roads are easily crowded especially during summer time. There's very few parking spots in Annecy and around the lake, and most of them are paying.

So in my opinion, the easiest way to discover Annecy and around is by bike. Rent them, you've got a lot of options. If you want to go around the lake, you can rent electric ones.

Cycle lanes are developped around the lake, you'll be safe.

If you're lazy, you can still take the bus around the lake (free during summer) which is call "Ligne des plages". It'll take you to less crowded beaches.

We also got a boat bus that take you on different cities and beaches around the lake for a few euros. You can even take your bike on it for 1€. The line is called "Navibus".

The problem is if you want to go deep in the mountains. Without a car, you can't go up that much.

The bus lines ( sibra.fr ) are fairly clear and efficients.

Housing:

First advice, don't stay in the old part (Vieille ville) if you like calm. It is the heart of city, crowded every season. A lot of bars are here with its lot of drunk yelling people. (Trust me I lived here)

If you have a car, be sure to have a parking spot ! As I said before, most parking are full and paying in downtown.

You'll probably find cheap alternative away from the lake. The city is small, so don't be afraid to get a little bit farer for housing.

Catering:

Almost all restaurant in the Vieille ville are tourist traps. Expensive, frozen, you name it. Be sure to go on Google or TripAdvisor to avoid bad surprises.

A few restaurant offer a non-stop service. Most of them are open from 11:30 to 13:30 and 18:45 to 21:30. In between and after, it will be difficult for you to find something.

Activities:

Annecy is not a city for partying hard. It's all about physical activities, such as hiking, skiing and swimming.

All bars closes around 1:00 and a couples of them later, but they are more nightclubs than bars.

You won't find food after midnight, except for UberEats.

There is no convienence store open during the night. The latest will be around 23:00.

The lake:

If you go at the beginning of summer, the lake will be fairly cold, the water comes from the snow melting around. If you want warm water, wait the end of summer.

DON'T WALK IN THE MUD UNDERWATER. It's the best way to get duck fleas. It'll scratch a lot.

Avoid Albigny and the Marquisats. It's were most of the people go. Try Veyrier-du-lac, Angon, Sevrier and Duingt instead (with the Ligne des plages).

Please throw away your cigaret butt in the trash. Othersiwe it'll end up in the lake.

Don't feed the ducks and the swans. Even if they demand food a lot, it's the best way to slowly kill them.

If you like scuba diving, There's a few wrecks in the bottom of the lake such as Le France.

General etiquette:

Tips are not mandatory but much appreciated.

Be aware of cycling lanes and people using it.


r/Annecy 1d ago

aire de bivouac Semnoz - how busy?

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Hey,

just wondering, how busy do the 3 bivouac zones get on Friday/Saturday night? apparently I am considering them for a sleepover.

Thanks!


r/Annecy 2d ago

Visiting Annecy for 3-4 nights. Any recommendations on activities and night life?

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Visiting Annecy for 3-4 nights Monday to Thursday/Friday. Looking for things to do and places to go, particularly physical activities and watersports.

And does anybody have any recommendation on nightlife? Ideally bars with music as opposed to clubs.

Thanks!


r/Annecy 2d ago

Bus to Talloires

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Hi there, if there a way to buy a return bus ticket online from Annecy to Talloires?


r/Annecy 4d ago

Find Friend in Annecy

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Hello, i'm 26 (M), i'm vietnamese, living in a small town in Savoie near to Annecy. I can speak the both language English and French, but i prefer French althougt i don't speak well.

I often go to Annecy for swimming or taking the bicycle around the lake. I ski in the winter

But doing those activities alone is very boring.

So i'd like to find a friend in Annecy for doing with me together.

Ideally, a young female friend. 😄 If not the case, so everybody is wellcome.


r/Annecy 6d ago

Resto centre pour grand groupe

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Bonjour tlm! J’organise un dîner de 10 personnes et j’aimerais savoir si vous, les gentils annéciens et annéciennes, auriez des bonnes adresses en centre qui peux accueillir notre groupe de 10 adultes. Je cherche qqchs de plutôt brasserie/bistro, de préférence avec un menu fixe le soir. Je vous remercie d’avance pour votre aide !


r/Annecy 6d ago

Rando / sorties

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Hello ! J ai 30 ans, je randonne un peu mais pas assez à mon goût. Plutôt sur du petit denivelé (environ 500/600).

J ai déjà fait + mais j ai peur de ralentir en groupe.

Je me restreins en terme de rando car je suis SEULE, mes amies ne randonnent absolument pas. N ayant pas un sens de l orientation ultra aiguisé, je me limite.

Aussi car l essence coûte cher et j ai facile au moins 1h de route pour en faire des jolies.

Si certaines personnes sont interessees pour faire des randos ensemble, je suis dispo (et faire du covoit si besoin, je peux participer aux frais evidemment). Je suis du côté de Frangy / Rumilly.

Egalement pour faire d autres sorties :)


r/Annecy 7d ago

News on Pedestrian Hit Today Near Annecy Train Station

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Around 9:15 local time, I think someone got hit by a vehicle very near the Annecy train station, and the situation looked very bad. I'm looking for any news on them. I came upon the situation as an ambulance was arriving, but I was on my bike and didn't hang around out of respect for the victim. Four hours later, the blood was still on the road. I hope they are OK.


r/Annecy 7d ago

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r/Annecy 7d ago

Ou trouver des partenaires de randonnée

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Salut 👋
J’ai récemment été piqué par les randos et bivouacs, mai mes partenaires sont souvent mes amis d’enfance loins d’Annecy. Le weekend j’aime randonner 3/4h en mode fast hiking.
Ou avez vous rencontrés vos partenaires de rando ? J’ai du mal à croiser des jeunes


r/Annecy 9d ago

Recherche - Ce gros con qui réveille tout le monde la nuit

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r/Annecy 8d ago

Cherche médecin traitant

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Tout est dans le titre, j'essaie en vain de trouver un médecin traitant dans les parages. Idéalement dans le centre mais je suis motorisée donc possible ailleurs.


r/Annecy 8d ago

Kitesurf sur le lac?

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Bonjour à tous!!
Je vois pas mal de wingfoil sur le lac, je me demandais si c’est un bon spot / si c’est ok de faire du kitesurf sur le lac, et dans quelles conditions ?

Merci à vous!


r/Annecy 9d ago

第一次去法国阿尔卑斯地区——行程检查(11月底/12月初)

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大家好 / Bonjour tout le monde,

这是我目前的法国阿尔卑斯旅行行程。我提交这个行程是作为签证申请的一部分,也是我的实际旅行计划,所以我非常感谢任何反馈。

我的旅行伙伴在巴黎工作,所以我们会在那儿见面。然后,我们会在周六早上一起出发前往安纳西。

就我个人来说,我曾在雷恩学习了一年,之前从未到过这个地区。我特别选择冬季出行是因为我想看到雪景(这是我们在上海很少能看到的),而在经历了忙碌的一年后,我主要想要一个轻松的旅行,而不是安排得满满当当的旅游行程。

日期 城市 计划
11月27日 上海 → 巴黎 在市中心轻松漫步(只是为了见面)
11月28日 巴黎 → 安纳西 (TGV) 探索老城区(岛宫、欧洲花园、安纳西城堡)
11月29日 安纳西 前往塞门诺兹山一日游——雪鞋徒步+夏蒂永山。如果有时间还可以湖上游船
11月30日 安纳西 前往塔洛瓦尔一日游(塔洛瓦尔湾+安贡瀑布)
12月1日 安纳西 → 夏蒙尼 探索市中心+雷斯普兰阿德(主要是阿尔卑斯过山车)
12月2日 夏蒙尼 前往弗莱热一日游(11月28日开放)——雷斯普兰阿德→弗莱热缆车,蒙布朗景观+QC水疗中心
12月3日 夏蒙尼 → 日内瓦 联合国日内瓦之旅,湖边漫步(喷泉、巴基温泉),圣诞市场(圣诞市场)
12月4日 日内瓦 老城区(圣皮埃尔大教堂)、百达翡丽博物馆,购物纪念品
12月5日 日内瓦 → 上海 免税

您觉得这个行程整体怎么样?

因为这是我第一次来这个地区,我主要想要一个轻松的冬季旅行,享受一些雪景,您还有什么其他活动或者在上萨瓦(或附近)推荐添加或更换的吗?

此外,我的朋友考虑从巴黎开车到阿尔卑斯地区。这样比火车和公交方便吗?

非常感谢!


r/Annecy 9d ago

Cherche à se faire des nouveaux amis près dAnnecy

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r/Annecy 9d ago

RECHERCHE CONSOLE DE JEU PORTABLE POUR TOURNAGE SERIE TV A ANNECY

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Bonjour,

je travaille sur le tournage d'une série TV pour TF1 à Annecy, je suis à la recherche d'une console de jeu portable type MSI CLAW, SWITCH ou autre modèle pour l'un de nos personnages. Nous n'en avons besoin que pour deux jours (lundi 31 aout et mardi 1 septembre), elle ne doit pas nécessairement fonctionner parce que l'écran ne sera pas filmé. Nous pouvons la louer si besoin. N'hésitez pas à me contacter. Bonne journée


r/Annecy 9d ago

Le Paradoxe du Sommet : L'Alpiniste Sans Oxygène. Quand l’algorithme concorde mais l’architecture s’effondre.

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r/Annecy 10d ago

Lunettes trouvées

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Hello, j'ai trouvé des lunettes de soleil avec correction de la vue sur la rando de la tête du Parmelan, proche du parking du Saugy, au niveau du poteau "Les fournets". Vu la correction j'espère que leur propriétaire pourra les retrouver :)


r/Annecy 11d ago

Just an annecy citizen

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Bonjour, mes amis. J'aimerais juste partager mes expériences sur la venice des Alpes. En avez vous en ? Pour ma part, c'était le ski nautique sur le lac, j'ai à peine falli survivre; Bonne chose que je sais bien nager.


r/Annecy 12d ago

Annecy Solo Travel

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Hello everyone! I’m sure this has been asked before but I’m planning to come to Annecy solo next week for 3-4 days. I want to have this as my base with day trip hikes as well as activities around the lake.

My questions are:
- is it doable to get to and do the hikes solo without a car? And also come back to annecy to sleep?
- is it worth coming to solo for someone who’s looking for more of an activities leg of his trip?


r/Annecy 12d ago

Bus 272 from Geneva Airport - where to buy tickets?

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We are flying to Geneva for a stay in Annecy but very confused about transfer between the two. We know the 272 is convenient but we are not sure which tickets are valid.

If we buy a Leman pass online is that a flat rate for the whole journey or is it priced according to where in France you get off?

Also, can you carry more than one e-ticket on a phone (we are two adults with phones and roaming and two kids whose phones don't have roaming, which we've found annoying for buying transport tickets in some cities as you can only keep one ticket in an app).


r/Annecy 13d ago

Réparateur de téléphone pas trop cher ?

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Salut, mon ami qui habite juste à l’est d’Annecy a un problème avec son iPhone (sûrement la batterie qui est morte)

Est-ce que vous connaissez une boutique de réparateur pas chère sur Annecy ou juste autour ?

Si vous avez des expériences à partager merci !


r/Annecy 14d ago

Hiking near Annecy Sept 2nd

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Hi all! I’m interested in hiking the mountains near annecy in le grand-bornand or something closer by the day. Prefer 2-4 hour hike moderate difficulty, nothing too crazy. Would anyone be down to come along?


r/Annecy 16d ago

Spot to observe marmots.

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Hello community, we are staying in Annecy for another week and my daughters want to observe marmots in the wild. Yesterday we went to the col de chamalier and were unlucky. Do you have any ideas or tips to see them. We could probably walk for around 30 to 45 minutes. I have diabetes and I don't want to walk away from cilization that much during that heat because I tend to have hypoglycaemia very quickly these hot days.

Col de Arvais? We have binoculars.

Thanks so much in advance


r/Annecy 17d ago

Déménagement à Annecy (recherche de conseils)

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Salut 😊

Ça fait 3 ans qu'on vit à Lyon avec mon copain, et les étés en appart sans clim sont devenus un enfer. On adore Annecy à chaque fois qu'on y passe, et comme on fait pas mal de rando, de bivouac et de trail, avoir le lac et les montagnes à côté ce serait le rêve.

Avant de se décider, j'aimerais bien l'avis des locaux :

1. Est-ce qu'on idéalise le cadre de vie ?
Dans notre tête, on s'imagine vers le centre, aller se baigner après le taf, partir courir facilement, tout en gardant une petite vie sociale sympa (prendre un café, croiser du monde dans la trentaine...). Est-ce que c'est une réalité au quotidien, ou est-ce qu'avec le monde et le coût de la vie on déchante vite ?

2. La sécurité
À Lyon, on m'a piqué mon vélo dans notre local et la moto a eu plusieurs tentatives de vol. Est-ce qu'Annecy est plutôt sûre pour garer son vélo, sa moto ou sa voiture dans la rue, ou c'est risqué aussi ?

Merci d'avance pour vos retours 🙏