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Visit the 1000 year old Chateau de Menthon-Saint-Bernard overlooking Lake Annecy . A saint was born here and his descendants still live here .
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Take a detour to Thones , just 20km from Annecy ( about 30mins by bus ) this buzzing , vibrant mountain town will give you a flavour of village life half way between the city and the resorts of the Aravis Massif , the Annecy mountains .
Go on a Saturday to enjoy the market and if you ’ re lucky enough to be there when the food festival is on , first weekend of September – you ’ re in for a serious treat . Tourist office :
thonescoeurdesvallees . com
Faverges just 25km from Annecy is a fascinating little town with a wonderful Wednesday morning market .
The town is in a glacial valley which gave birth to Lake Annecy . In the summer the area holds a Festival des Cabanes , arty cabins dotted throughout the exquisite countryside , on the edge of lakes , alongside waterfalls , up mountains .
Take a treasure hunt tour to see them all . Climb the 13th century tower of the Chateau de Faverges .
Visit the excellent Archaeological museum of Viuz-Faverges with its fascinating collection of Roman artefacts from the local area .
Discover the grotto and waterfall of