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Annecy is often called "the Venice of the Alps" or "the Rome of the Alps.” This fascinating city is located in the department of Haute­Savoie, deep in the heart of the Rhône­Alpes region. Annecy has an idyllic setting that mixes up mountains like Mount Veyrier, valleys, and lakes. The three rivers which cross the town are reminiscent of Venice for their romantic and intriguing overtones. Annecy is ideal for practicing sports activities, with over one hundred sport clubs and association. Annecy has many touristic sights. There are castles everywhere, and each of them whispers something about the mediaeval history of this city. For a clearer overview on the city, we suggest visiting the castle of Annecy. This “historical monument” now hosts the Annecy’s Museum of Contemporary and Regional Art, though it was formerly home to the Dukes of Genevois­Nemours and the Counts of Geneva. A walk in the seventeenth­century Old Town will surprise you with its urban landscape dotted with fountains. Truly a time travel in the past. On the other hand, Annecy boasts also some interesting contemporary monuments like the Trésum Castle and the Conservatory of Art and History. There are also very interesting religious constructions like, for instance, the Basilica Saint­Joseph­des­Fins.

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  The Belvedere is the perfect spot for campers. There are a lake, green areas, and the Semnoz. This city campsite is perfect for everybody.

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  The Palais de l'Isle was built in the eleventh century. It is a very important historical monument in Annecy.

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  The old town has several water channels and fountains. Thence, views are impressive.

Because of verdant urban spaces that total to little less than a hundred hectares, Annecy has received four flowers and the “flower city” label in the contest of cities and flowered villages. So it does not come as a surprise that the Gardens of Europe, the Pâquier, the Charles Bosson Park, and the Imperial Park all offer vivifying walks enhancing your contact with Mother Nature. The Grande Jeanne Animal Park is especially interesting for the opportunity of encountering peculiar animals such as the Corsican sheep, the red deer, and the fallow deer. Annecy has also valuable delicacies which will flatter your taste. Find out all the ways to cook fish; and do not lose the chance of tasting the famous molecular gastronomy by chef Marc Veyrat, voted best cook with two 20/20 scores at the Gault­Millau contest and currently holder of two three­Michelin­star awards. To reach the city from the airport and to explore its surroundings you should consider hiring a car. If you are looking for a bargain price, browse through GoCarRental.com to compare every offer and easily pinpoint what best suits your budget and needs. Annecy has a number of roads and streets, so a rental car will come in handy to enjoy the landscape and take a photographic breaks whenever you bump across one of the many panoramic views.