10:00 Meet in front of the Hotel de Ville. A certified guide will take you to the heart of the old town, a perfectly preserved medieval town, so-called the Venice of the Alps for its numerous canals.
While there, you’ll be taken to the castle overlooking the town and the lake below. During your pedestrian tour, you will discover the charms of this town, unusual places, historical facts and local traditions.
Then you’ll have some free time to explore by your own and having lunch in one of the numerous typical restaurants.
Optional: typical Savoyard meal where you’ll be treated to a delectable lunch, 1 hour boat cruise on the lake.
13:30 Meet your driver for a ride on the left bank of the lake, stop in nice and unusual places.
Go for a 15 to 20 minutes tandem paragliding flight over lake Annecy. You will take off from the Forclaz pass, one of the most famous spots for paragliding. Enjoy great views and good thrills with a professional licensed instructor
Then drive up to Talloires, a peaceful town on the shore of the lake, famous for the prestigious hotels and restaurants frequented by celebrities. Take a walk along its beautiful bay and in the alleys of this town.
Stop for stunning views over the lake and for a wine and cheese tasting in front of the lake
Your final step, will be the visit of the very well-preserved castle of Menthon Saint Bernard, dominating the lake. It has been home to the same family for over a thousand years. Discover the secrets of the castle through a guided tour and marvel at the interior décor, with its exceptional furniture collections. It is said that the castle inspired Walt Disney for the Sleeping Beauty cartoon.
This tour is operated:
> daily from April to October
*Castle of Menthon Saint Bernard: daily on July and August, only on Friday, Saturday and Sunday on April, May, June, September and October
Optional:
> Paragliding flight with a licensed instructor
> Visit of Menthon Saint Bernard Castle
> Pick up from Geneva, Chamonix or any other places
> Gourmet lunch in a gastronomic restaurant in Annecy
> Boat cruise
> Chinese speaking guide
Additional Information:
> We recommend to wear comfortable shoes and warm clothing as it can be cool in the mountains
Take a full day around the most picturesque and most popular
lake in France.
