Seythenex at the food of the Bauges Massif .
And book a guided tour of the area known as Faverges-Seythenex which takes in several of the most beautiful villages in the area .
Doussard ( in the Faverges-Seythenex commune ) is like stepping into the past . A picturesque bridge over a bubbling river , houses that look like they ’ ve popped out of a fairy tale , flowers everywhere .
You ’ ll remember that you ’ re in the 21st century when you look up on sunny days though , there ’ s a landing pad here for the dare devil paragliders who have launched themselves from the Col de la Forclaz !
You ’ ll also find here the Bout du Lac nature reserve .
Stay
I stayed at Le Boutik Hotel , with one door opening onto the lake and another door opening onto the old town of Annecy – it ’ s in an ideal location .
The rooms are all unique in this elegant mansion house so pick what suits you : retro-vintage , Scandi – interior designer and owner Delphine has great style .
And the beds are super comfy . The hotel also has a concept store full of fabulous things you ’ ll fall for and a lovely little café , perfect for brunch at the weekends .