Guidebook for Annecy
Food Scene
The Little Italy
16 Rue Sainte-ClaireBest pizze in town !
Le Poivrier
15 Fbg Sainte-ClaireLovely restaurant to go with your partner...
Typical "Savoyard" meal. You like cheese ? Give a try, you'll love it.
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Le Freti
12 Rue Sainte-ClaireTypical "Savoyard" meal. You like cheese ? Give a try, you'll love it.
You're looking for the best burger in town ? You just found it. Whether you take away or not, they remain the best.
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Le Frenchy
42 Rue VaugelasYou're looking for the best burger in town ? You just found it. Whether you take away or not, they remain the best.
One of my favorite place for diner between friends or with gf. Who said quality and decent prices could not deal with each other ? Large beer choice too.
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L'Estaminet
8 Rue Sainte-ClaireOne of my favorite place for diner between friends or with gf. Who said quality and decent prices could not deal with each other ? Large beer choice too.
La Cuisine de Wadad
33 Av. de GenèveBest Libanese restaurant. 5min away by bike.
Maybe the most know French café in Annecy. Whether you go when Market is in town or in the evening for a drink, you'll always get there a very nice ambiance.
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La Buvette du Marché
20 Rue Sainte-ClaireMaybe the most know French café in Annecy. Whether you go when Market is in town or in the evening for a drink, you'll always get there a very nice ambiance.
Very nice restaurant, classy and great food. They also have a nice bar with live music sometimes. Known place in Annecy.
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L'Appart du 17
17 Rue du PâquierVery nice restaurant, classy and great food. They also have a nice bar with live music sometimes. Known place in Annecy.
One a the restaurant to try in the Old Town. Better to book.
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La Porte Sainte Claire
1 Fbg Sainte-ClaireOne a the restaurant to try in the Old Town. Better to book.
My favorite restaurant when I want to please someone. I would suggest to book in advance.
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Une Autre Histoire
26 Rue RoyaleMy favorite restaurant when I want to please someone. I would suggest to book in advance.
A fancy place to have diner or drinks after 10pm. Live music every week-end, close at 3am.
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Au chardon d'Ecosse
10 Rue VaugelasA fancy place to have diner or drinks after 10pm. Live music every week-end, close at 3am.
Located in La Cour du Pré Carré, this restaurant is quite known for its tartares but also for a typical french meal named "le hachis parmentier", give it a try at lunch or diner.
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La Belle Excuse
Cour du Pré CarréLocated in La Cour du Pré Carré, this restaurant is quite known for its tartares but also for a typical french meal named "le hachis parmentier", give it a try at lunch or diner.
Very nice restaurant in the heart of the Old Tow, opened by a friend of mine. Better to book as is often full. Brunch every Sundays.
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Vinistrot
12 Rue PerrièreVery nice restaurant in the heart of the Old Tow, opened by a friend of mine. Better to book as is often full. Brunch every Sundays.
Great place for a good piece of meat, very well decoratng, large choice of beers.
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Au Bureau
1 All. François TruffautGreat place for a good piece of meat, very well decoratng, large choice of beers.
Wonderful restaurant in Annecy-le-Vieux, reached by car in 10/15min. Superb location, if you pass by, you must go.
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Restaurant Le Clocher
20 Pl. Gabriel FauréWonderful restaurant in Annecy-le-Vieux, reached by car in 10/15min. Superb location, if you pass by, you must go.
30min by car, this restaurant "the feet in the water" is one of the most beautiful spot in Annecy and around. I definitely suggest to book in advance as the place is quite know (try to ask a table next to the lake)
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Chez Ma Cousine
2036 Rte d'Annecy30min by car, this restaurant "the feet in the water" is one of the most beautiful spot in Annecy and around. I definitely suggest to book in advance as the place is quite know (try to ask a table next to the lake)
Another wonderful spot to have diner right in front of the lake. You can start by a drink and continue your evening with one of the delicious meal they offer.
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Auberge du Lac
2 Rte du PortAnother wonderful spot to have diner right in front of the lake. You can start by a drink and continue your evening with one of the delicious meal they offer.
Perfect spot in front of the lake for either a drink or diner. Quite know by the people around.
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Restaurant L'Amandier
91 Rte d'AnnecyPerfect spot in front of the lake for either a drink or diner. Quite know by the people around.
Pizza to take away. Best deal in spring/summer time. Order your pizza, bring a bottle of Rosé and sit just in front of the lake, admire the sunset and realise how wonderful this city is !
Pizza Pepone Petit Port
17 Av. de ChavoiresPizza to take away. Best deal in spring/summer time. Order your pizza, bring a bottle of Rosé and sit just in front of the lake, admire the sunset and realise how wonderful this city is !
100m from the flat, recently opened, better to book as they only have a few tables.
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Restaurant 1er Mets
2 Pl. Saint-Maurice100m from the flat, recently opened, better to book as they only have a few tables.
Yogolicious (Annecy)
25 Rue Sainte-ClaireTired of ice cream ? Go to Yogolicious and give a try to their frozen yogourt
A very nice little restaurant in the Old Town, better to book. Tapas in the evening
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L'original restaurant
13 Fbg Sainte-ClaireA very nice little restaurant in the Old Town, better to book. Tapas in the evening
Rigollot Philippe
1 Pl. Georges VollandOne of the best "patisserie" of Annecy, just delicious !
Bar and restaurant next to the flat, great choice of beers and their plates of cheese and charcuterie are very good
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Captain Pub
11 Rue du Pont MorensBar and restaurant next to the flat, great choice of beers and their plates of cheese and charcuterie are very good
La Croustille
8 Rue du LacGood spot to have lunch close by.
A restaurant like no other ! Fondue and Raclette there are awesome, and decoration is...well...you have to check out yourself ! Would definitely advise to book in advance as it's very often full.
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Le Bastringue
3 Rue de l'ÎleA restaurant like no other ! Fondue and Raclette there are awesome, and decoration is...well...you have to check out yourself ! Would definitely advise to book in advance as it's very often full.
Drinks & Nightlife
One of my favorite French café and bar, at the corner of the flat. Great place to enjoy a coffee.
Rue du Pont Morens
Rue du Pont MorensOne of my favorite French café and bar, at the corner of the flat. Great place to enjoy a coffee.
German pub, offering a large choice of beer and rum. Very popular spot for both locals and tourist to have a drink
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Le munich
1 Quai PerrièreGerman pub, offering a large choice of beer and rum. Very popular spot for both locals and tourist to have a drink
Irish pub closing at 3am, I can only say that I know it pretty well...
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Finn Kelly's Irish pub
10 Fbg des AnnonciadesIrish pub closing at 3am, I can only say that I know it pretty well...
One of the best Wine Bar in Annecy, very close to the flat.
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Les Caves Du Chateau
6 Rpe du ChâteauOne of the best Wine Bar in Annecy, very close to the flat.
The other one of the best Wine Bar in Annecy, same as the previous one, it's really close to the flat. They do big plate of cheese and/or charcuterie.
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La Cave
8 Rue du PâquierThe other one of the best Wine Bar in Annecy, same as the previous one, it's really close to the flat. They do big plate of cheese and/or charcuterie.
Located in La Cour du Pré Carré, this bar offers the best cocktails in the center. Place is a bit small but the drinks worth it !
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La Queue du Coq
10 Rue VaugelasLocated in La Cour du Pré Carré, this bar offers the best cocktails in the center. Place is a bit small but the drinks worth it !
If you like beer and want to tates different kind, the place to be(er) !
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Beer O'clock
18 Fbg Sainte-ClaireIf you like beer and want to tates different kind, the place to be(er) !
Great bar with animation every night (karakoe, live music, quizz, etc). The terrasse is pretty good, the food is great and the drinks are kinda attractive. Check their website for the events.
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L'Amnésie Annecy
37 Av. des BarattesGreat bar with animation every night (karakoe, live music, quizz, etc). The terrasse is pretty good, the food is great and the drinks are kinda attractive. Check their website for the events.
Restaurant located next to the Imperial Palace, right in front of the lake. You can either go there for lunch and enjoy the beach afterwards but also for diner and stay for a couple of drinks on their terrace.
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Le Moon
30 Av. d'AlbignyRestaurant located next to the Imperial Palace, right in front of the lake. You can either go there for lunch and enjoy the beach afterwards but also for diner and stay for a couple of drinks on their terrace.
Shopping
A cheese shop in the street, try some of their products ("brie à la truffe", "reblochon", "beaufort" and "tomme")
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La Fruitière d'Augustin
18 Rue FilaterieA cheese shop in the street, try some of their products ("brie à la truffe", "reblochon", "beaufort" and "tomme")
A clothing shop of a friend of mine for men, have a look, I bet you won't leave empty handed :)
La Garçonnière
6 Rue VaugelasA clothing shop of a friend of mine for men, have a look, I bet you won't leave empty handed :)
If you have patience, this is where you should go for a ice cream, the best in town (and a lot of people knows it)
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Glacier des Alpes
16 Rue PerrièreIf you have patience, this is where you should go for a ice cream, the best in town (and a lot of people knows it)
Centre commercial Courier
65 Rue CarnotEssentials
Cristal SPA just opened a 600m² area dedicated to beauty and wellness in the famous hotel palace L'Impérial, a must do if you want to relax.
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Impérial Palace
Allée de l'ImpérialCristal SPA just opened a 600m² area dedicated to beauty and wellness in the famous hotel palace L'Impérial, a must do if you want to relax.
Give a try to the shop in the street of the flat. They all run by locals and offer great products
Rue Filaterie
Rue FilaterieGive a try to the shop in the street of the flat. They all run by locals and offer great products
MONOPRIX
65 Rue CarnotOld Annecy pharmacy
1 Rue Jean-Jacques RousseauArts & Culture
Schloss Montrottier
60 All. du ChâteauChâteau d'Annecy
Impasse du TrippozThe Theater of Annecy, recently renovated. Have a look at their program on the internet.
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Théâtre Bonlieu
1 Rue Jean JaurèsThe Theater of Annecy, recently renovated. Have a look at their program on the internet.
The musée of the famous bells Paccard, very interesting to do
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Musée de la Cloche
215 Rte de PironThe musée of the famous bells Paccard, very interesting to do
Sightseeing
Gorges du Fier
30 Rue du Pont des LiassesIf you need specific information, the Tourism Office is 5 min by walk from the flat, inside the Centre Bonlieu
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Vieille-Ville Annecy Tourism Office
1 Rue Jean JaurèsIf you need specific information, the Tourism Office is 5 min by walk from the flat, inside the Centre Bonlieu
Pont des Amours
"Pont des Amours" or "Bridge of Love", a must see in Annecy
Fully renovated in 2015, this promenade is maybe the most appreciated one by locals. I usually go there with friends early evening with a bottle of rosé wine or a pack of beer, order a pizza at Pepone restaurant there and enjoy the sunset
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Le Petit Port
Avenue du Petit PortFully renovated in 2015, this promenade is maybe the most appreciated one by locals. I usually go there with friends early evening with a bottle of rosé wine or a pack of beer, order a pizza at Pepone restaurant there and enjoy the sunset
Entertainment & Activities
Cinéma Les Nemours
2 Place Ste ClaireThe cinema of the Old Town, all movies are in VOST
Pathé Annecy
7 Av. de BrognyThe biggest cinema of Annecy, 12 cinema room
If you want to try stand up paddle, just go their to rent your board. I usually go there by bike (beautiful bike path right next to the lake) and rent for 1 or 2 hours.
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Stand Up Annecy
477 Promenade des SeinesIf you want to try stand up paddle, just go their to rent your board. I usually go there by bike (beautiful bike path right next to the lake) and rent for 1 or 2 hours.
Best place to rent pedalo. They have some with two seats and a platform behind so once you found your spot in the middle of the lake, you can put your towels and get tanned ! Don't forget sun cream and hat, you may not feel it at first by water reflection could cause you sunburn.
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Les Brethren Coin Coin
Avenue du Petit PortBest place to rent pedalo. They have some with two seats and a platform behind so once you found your spot in the middle of the lake, you can put your towels and get tanned ! Don't forget sun cream and hat, you may not feel it at first by water reflection could cause you sunburn.
If you wanna try outdoor activities such as paragliding or rafting, get information at Takamaka before your stay in Annecy. I once did paragliding over the lake, breathtaking !
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Takamaka Annecy
23 Fbg Sainte-ClaireIf you wanna try outdoor activities such as paragliding or rafting, get information at Takamaka before your stay in Annecy. I once did paragliding over the lake, breathtaking !