Things to do

Your outings

Don’t fill in your diaries with organized events, but let yourself be taken by surprise.

Laze about on the beaches on the edge of the lake and sunbathe on one of the many pontoons.

Discover the numerous restaurants on the waters edge: le Vieux Pêcheur, l’Espace Lac, l’O à la Baie des Voiles…

Walk in the old town, along the Thiou canal eating an ice cream from Pelos.

Spend the afternoon relaxing in a hammam/sauna/massage and sip fresh mint tea.

Try to spot a marmotte whilst lying down in one of those flowery meadows in the Aravis.

Discover the crafts from the mountain villages: Thônes, Manigod, Le Grand Bornand.

Tuesdays, Fridays and Sundays are market days in Annecy’s old town.

Concerts in Thônes in May: 9 days of continuous music.

Open-air cinema: during summer, several villages in the outlying districts of Annecy and around the lake organize films.

Les "Déambul" in Thônes in July and August: night time animations with street theatres, shows and craft markets.

Firework Festival in Annecy: 2 hours of non-stop entertainment to appreciate the beauty of the place with music to suit the ambience. In Annecy, in August.

“Fête sous l’Aiguille”, in August in Manigod, a real traditional Savoyard festival!

Things to do

While the others exert themselves on the slopes, have a massage in the hotel’s spa.

Relax in the heated swimming pool in La Clusaz… Magic!

Discover museums and exhibitions; go to see a show or concert in Bonlieu (Annecy)…

Read by the fireplace, in the lounge of the hotel or country cottage.

Tuesdays, Fridays and Sundays are market days in Annecy’s old town.

The best french bowl players play in doubles. In Annecy, in September.

In September in Bonlieu theatre, go to the Italian film festival with new films.

Autumn Fayre near to Thônes is one of the best where you can taste the famous reblochons. In September, in La Clusaz.

“Retour des alpages”: in October in Annecy, we celebrate the return of the cattle on the plains for winter. It’s an opportunity to see them in procession through Annecy’s old streets and to discover old crafts and local produce.

In November we celebrate ”La fête de la pomme du miel” in Novel in Annecy, a friendly convivial atmosphere.

Films in November in Thônes: this festival proposes a reflection about the resistance.

Foire Saint-André: in Annecy for the last 500 years we celebrate la Saint-André. More than 1000 shop and street traders and a mini fair for the little ones.

Christmas in the Alps : in December, the Christmas Village in the Imperial Palace proposes a wide range of pretty, decorative objects on sale and there is also an ice-rink for children.