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Lake Annecy
A turquoise mountain lake, among the cleanest in Europe, with beaches, boats and a cycle path along its shores.
- Open
- Always; boats from spring to autumn
- Price
- Free; paid for boats and some beaches
- Time Needed
- Half a day
- Address
- Jardins de l'Europe, 74000 AnnecyDirections
- Getting There
- The lakefront is a 5-minute walk from the old town.
Why Go
Strict protection since the 1960s made the lake one of the cleanest in Europe. Boats cruise between the villages, swimmers use the public beaches, and a cycle path runs along the west shore.
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