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Lac Annecy Tourisme & Congres

Ta k i n g i n t h e H i s t o r y ,
N a t u r a l S u r r o u n d i n g s & Wo n d e r f u l G a s t r o n o m y i n

Annecy - France
Article & Photography by Michael Morcos

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nnecy is located in the HauteSavoie department in the
Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region in
southeastern France. Blessed with natural
beauty, history and activities, this town has
plenty to offer the World Traveler.
As with most French towns, Annecy has plenty of historical locales, boutiques and a wonderful old town with lovely canals that meander throughout the area.
This is one of those picture perfect towns, and
on a sunny day visitors can delight in the
wonderful opportunities for pictures and
videos. The old town is a major draw with
plenty of restaurants, bars and ice cream
shops. A tourist paradise, treasures can be
found in boutiques of all kinds. Local arts and
crafts, area delicacies, wine and so many
other things, ideal for gifts and for your
home. On a lucky day, the local farmers will
be out selling their fresh fruit and vegetables
at the weekly markets!
The old-town is a good place to become lost,
but the town is small en