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- Annecy
Annecy
Situated 80 miles (129km) east of Lyon, the holiday destination
of Annecy has a magical setting on the shore of Lake Annecy at the
foot of the French Alps. It has been called the Venice of the Alps
because of the web of canals that cut through the Annecy old town.
Annecy is probably the best base for a holiday in the Haute-Savoie
region because of its location, conveniently situated near many
interesting towns and attractions. Just six miles (10km) to its
west is Gorges du Fier, a dramatic river gorge; a gangway takes
visitors through a narrow gully that has been cut by a torrent of
water over the eons; you can hear the roar of the river below.
Emerging from this labyrinth, you'll be greeted by a huge expanse
of boulders. The site is closed to the public between mid-October
and mid-March. Visitors can also take a cruise on the ice-blue lake
for which the town is famous.
Information & Facts
Language
French is the official language.
Money
The Euro (EUR) is the official currency in France. Currency can
be exchanged at banks, bureaux de change and some large hotels,
though you will get a better exchange rate at the ATMs. Major
credit cards are widely accepted, as are travellers cheques,
particularly in major tourist destinations. Foreign currency is not
accepted.
Time
Local time is GMT +1 (GMT +2 between last Sunday in March and
last Sunday in October).