Between the lake and mountains, old town Anncey radiates with medieval charm and a photographic landscape of cobble stone streets, winding canals with crossing bridges over the Thiou river, medieval archways, a patchwork of gardens and breathtaking natural surroundings, all inspired for wandering.
Alice, Rosie and I stayed in a 3-bedroom apartment about a 15 minute walk from the old town entrance, while Janet stayed much closer to town. Dubbed the “Venice of the Alps”, Anncey’s old town, the Vieille Ville, is a beautiful feast for the eyes and a place made for strolling and eating.
We began our first full day in Anncey with a free walking tour. So, come walk with us through the old town.
Me standing in front of the Instagram iconic Palais de l’Isle and Thiou river in Anncey. Lake Annecy empties into the Thiou River, which then flows through Anncey’s old town canals. Now a local history museum, it was built in the 12th century and was at one time a prison, mint, courthouse and lord’s residence. (May 17, 2025)The entrance into the old town of Anncey along the Faubourg des Balmettes. Very little remains of the old city wall, which surrounded the city and remained almost intact until the early 19th century. However, Old Annecy has been able to preserve the most typical elements of the fortified town, namely the gates. (May 17, 2025)The quiet morning street of Faubourg Sainte-Claire street of Anncey’s old town. (May 17, 2025)The quiet morning street of Faubourg Sainte-Claire street of Anncey’s old town. (May 17, 2025)Walking along the Faubourg Sainte-Claire and the Porte Sainte-Claire gate in Anncey. (May 17, 2025)Annecy’s old town is renowned for its arcaded streets, which shelter boutique stores, restaurants and passageways. (May 17, 2025)Annecy’s medieval old town is renowned for its arcaded streets, which shelter boutique stores, restaurants and passageways. (May 17, 2025)Annecy’s medieval old town is renowned for its arcaded streets, which shelter boutique stores, restaurants and passageways. (May 17, 2025)Annecy’s medieval old town straddles a series of winding canals with crisscrossing bridges over the Thiou river. (May 17, 2025)Getting in a quick selfie in Anncey’s medieval old town with views of the winding canals with crisscrossing bridges over the Thiou river. (May 17, 2025)We began our walking tour across from Lake Annecy by the statue of Claude Louis Berthollet. Born in Annecy, Berthollet along with others devised a chemical nomenclature, or a system of names, which serves as the basis of the modern system of naming chemical compounds. He also carried out research into dyes and bleaches, being first to introduce the use of chlorine gas as a commercial bleach in 1785. (May 17, 2025)Views of Lac d’Annecy or Lake Annecy, where we began our walking tour, is one of the largest lakes in France. It was formed by the melting of the Alpine glaciers, more than 18,000 years agois known as the cleanest lake in Europe. Anncey had its beginnings as a fishing village on the banks of Lake Anncey around 3100 B.C. (May 17, 2025)The Swan Island is a small island on Lake Annecy. (May 17, 2025)The Swan Island is a small island on Lake Annecy. (May 17, 2025)Lake Annecy, in the Haute-Savoie region of France, is fed by mountain springs and known for its clean water. (May 17, 2025)One of the truly unique and picturesque features of Annecy, are the canals. They wind around the old town, lined with colorful houses, markets and restaurants. (May 17, 2025)One of the truly unique and picturesque features of Annecy, are the canals. They wind around the old town, lined with colorful houses, markets and restaurants. (May 17, 2025)The Jardins de l’Europe is a collection of gardens, a large park for walking, in Annecy’s medieval old town across from Lake Annecy. (May 17, 2025)Walking into Annecy’s medieval old town from Lake Annecy. Nicknamed the Venice of the Alps”, the old town is criss-crossed by enchanting canals lined by colourful architecture. (May 17, 2025)Walking into Annecy’s medieval old town from Lake Annecy. Nicknamed the Venice of the Alps”, the old town is criss-crossed by enchanting canals lined by colourful architecture. (May 17, 2025)Walking into Annecy’s medieval old town from Lake Annecy. Nicknamed the Venice of the Alps”, the old town is criss-crossed by enchanting canals lined by colourful architecture. (May 17, 2025)The Jardins de l’Europe is a collection of gardens, a large park for walking, in Annecy’s medieval old town across from Lake Annecy. (May 17, 2025)One of the truly unique and picturesque features of Annecy are the canals that wind around the old town, lined with colorful architecture, shops and restaurants. (May 17, 2025)One of the truly unique and picturesque features of Annecy are the canals that wind around the old town, lined with colorful architecture, shops and restaurants. (May 17, 2025)The Palais de l’Isle is a 12th-century castle on an island in the river Thiou in Annecy’s administrative headquarters. It mostly served as a prison and courthouse until the French Revolution. It again was a prison during World War II. The Palais de l’Isle was classified as a Historical Monument in 1900, and today houses a local history museum. (May 17, 2025)Lake Annecy emptying into the Thiou River, which then flows through old town Annecy’s canals. (May 17, 2025)Walking through a passageway onto Rue Perrière in old town Annecy. (May 17, 2025)Annecy is a maze of medieval streets lined with arcades and arches. (May 17, 2025)Walking past a small canal winding through Annecy’s old town. (May 17, 2025)An artsy area in a corner of old town Annecy where a passageway leads to a bridge over the canal. (May 17, 2025)Walking across a bridge over the canal in old town Annecy. (May 17, 2025)Walking past the Pharmacie du Vieil or Old Pharmacy in Annecy was formerly Picon and has been an institution for over 140 years. Founded on Rue Jean-Jacques-Rousseau in Annecy in 1880, the Picon Pharmacy has remained an institution in the area to this day. (May 17, 2025)Walking past the Pharmacie du Vieil or Old Pharmacy in Annecy, formerly Picon and has been an institution for over 140 years. Founded on Rue Jean-Jacques-Rousseau in Annecy in 1880, the Picon Pharmacy has remained an institution in the area to this day. (May 17, 2025)Walking past the archways along Rue Filaterie in old town Annecy. (May 17, 2025)This small square, in the heart of Annecy’s old town, the Place Notre-Dame features the Église Notre Dame de Liesse or Church of Notre Dame de Liesse and to the left is the elegant four-story former Town Hall initially built as a hospital and repurposed for municipal use in 1770. (May 17, 2025)The Église Notre Dame de Liesse. Largely built during the mid-19th century after its 14th-century predecessor was damaged during the French Revolution, the Church of Our Lady of Liesse rises over Annecy’s Vieille Ville (Old Town). The oldest part of the church is the 16th-century square bell tower. (May 17, 2025)The golden statue of the Virgin Mary standing with open arms on the rooftop of the Église Notre Dame de Liesse or Church of Notre Dame de Liesse in old town Annecy. (May 17, 2025)Inside the beautiful Église Notre Dame de Liesse or Church of Notre Dame de Liesse in old town Annecy. (May 17, 2025)The main altar inside the Église Notre Dame de Liesse or Church of Notre Dame de Liesse in old town Annecy. The impressive main altar dates from 1855. The Duvernay brothers, two master masons from the Giffre valley, were behind the design. (May 17, 2025)The impressive main altar inside the Église Notre Dame de Liesse or Church of Notre Dame de Liesse in old town Annecy dates from 1855. The beautiful sculptures that adorn it were made by the Italian sculptor Gilardi and include the statue of the Madonna and Child in the center and her parents St. Anne and St. Joachim on each side of her. (May 17, 2025)A side chapel view inside the Église Notre Dame de Liesse or Church of Notre Dame de Liesse in old town Annecy. (May 17, 2025)The wood carved stations of the cross inside the Église Notre Dame de Liesse or Church of Notre Dame de Liesse in old town Annecy. The IV or 4th Station of the Cross is where Jesus meets his mother, Mary on his way to be crucified. (May 17, 2025)The wood carved stations of the cross inside the Église Notre Dame de Liesse or Church of Notre Dame de Liesse in old town Annecy. The IV or 9th Station of the Cross is when Jesus falls for the 3rd time under the weight of the cross, a moment of profound exhaustion and suffering near the end of his journey to Calvary. (May 17, 2025)One of several stained glass inside the Église Notre Dame de Liesse or Church of Notre Dame de Liesse in old town Annecy. (May 17, 2025)Walking by the former Town Hall to cross another bridge crossing the canal in old town Annecy. (May 17, 2025)Walking past the Quai de la Cathedral in old town Annecy. (May 17, 2025)Walking past the Quai de la Cathedral in old town Annecy. (May 17, 2025)The Cathédrale Saint-Pierre d’Annecy also known as the Annecy Cathedral was erected at the beginning of the 16th century by Jacques Rossel as a chapel for a Franciscan priory. (May 17, 2025)Inside the Cathédrale Saint-Pierre d’Annecy also known as the Annecy Cathedral erected at the beginning of the 16th century in old town Annecy. (May 17, 2025)The main altar inside the Cathédrale Saint-Pierre d’Annecy also known as the Annecy Cathedral erected at the beginning of the 16th century in old town Annecy. (May 17, 2025)The stained glass above the main altar inside the Cathédrale Saint-Pierre d’Annecy also known as the Annecy Cathedral erected at the beginning of the 16th century in old town Annecy. (May 17, 2025)A side view inside the Cathédrale Saint-Pierre d’Annecy also known as the Annecy Cathedral erected at the beginning of the 16th century in old town Annecy. (May 17, 2025)A chapel inside the Cathédrale Saint-Pierre d’Annecy also known as the Annecy Cathedral erected at the beginning of the 16th century in old town Annecy. (May 17, 2025)One of several passageways in old town Annecy. (May 17, 2025)An arched passageway in old town Annecy. (May 17, 2025)The canals, bridges and colorful architecture of old town Annecy. (May 17, 2025)Walking through the archways, bridges and colorful architecture of old town Annecy. (May 17, 2025)Walking through the arches and colorful architecture of old town Annecy. (May 17, 2025)Walking through the archways and colorful architecture of old town Annecy. (May 17, 2025)A nougat shop in an archway of old town Annecy. It became one of my favorite sweet things to eat. In France, “nougat” generally refers to the soft, white variety known as Nougat de Montélimar, made from honey, egg whites, almonds, and pistachios. It’s characterized by its smooth, soft, and chewy texture, contrasting with other nougat varieties. (May 17, 2025)Inside the nougat shop in an archway of old town Annecy. It became one of my favorite sweet things to eat. In France, “nougat” generally refers to the soft, white variety known as Nougat de Montélimar, made from honey, egg whites, almonds, and pistachios. It’s characterized by its smooth, soft, and chewy texture, contrasting with other nougat varieties. (May 17, 2025)Walking through the archways and colorful architecture of old town Annecy. (May 17, 2025)Ending our walking tour and ready for a good meal. From left: Rosie, Alice, me and Janet. (May 17, 2025)Our seafood lunch at Kelsa in old town Annecy. From left: me, Alice, Rosie and Janet. (May 17, 2025)My seafood lunch at Kelsa in old town Annecy was Zander fillet and crushed potatoes with a white butter and wild garlic sauce. It was rich and filling. (May 17, 2025)
We had no group plans for the day, but as it turned out, the day for me became about two churches, the Church of Saint François de Sales in the old town and the Basilique de la Visitation or Basilica of the Visitationon the hill in Annecy.
I walked into old town Annecy visited the Church of Saint François de Sales, mainly to see the Black Madonna, but ended up learning about the saint at both the church named after him and then taking the red Annecy City Tour bus to see some of the city but more importantly to see the church on the hill, the Basilique de la Visitation.
So, who was Saint François de Sales?A Savoyard bishop and Doctor of the Church who lived from 1567–1622 and is central to the Annecy area’s religious heritage, serving as bishop of Geneva from his base in Annecy and co-founding the Order of the Visitation of Holy Mary with Saint Jane Frances de Chantal in the city in 1610.
And, I also learned about Saint Jane, a French noblewoman, wife, and mother who, after being widowed, dedicated her life to serving the poor and founding the new religious order to assist women who were rejected by other orders. Her body is now venerated in the church of the Visitation in Annecy.
Here’s to see a beautiful Black Madonna and learning about the patron saint of Annecy.
Walking from our apartment into old town Annecy with views of the Basilique de la Visitation or Basilica of the Visitation, a Catholic basilica standing on the Crêt du Maure above Annecy. I’ll be seeing the basilica up close during the red van Annecy City Tour. (May 18, 2025)The Église Saint-François de Sales or Church of St. Francis de Sales in old town Annecy. Construction on this baroque church was initiated in 1614 and completed in 1622, during a period of religious revival in the region.It became an important pilgrimage site when it hosted the graves of its patron saint of Savoy and namesake St. Francis de Sales and St. Jeanne de Chantal, who was the spiritual daughter of St. Francis de Sales; he became her spiritual director in 1604, and together they co-founded the Order of the Visitation of Holy Mary in 1610. The graves of these two saints were moved several times after the Revolution because the religious leaders were concerned that they are destroyed. Both now rest at the top of the hill in Annecy at the Basilica of the Visitation. (May 18, 2025)Inside the Église Saint-François de Sales or Church of St. Francis de Sales in old town Annecy. (May 18, 2025)The altar inside the Église Saint-François de Sales or Church of St. Francis de Sales in old town Annecy. (May 18, 2025)The Black Madonna and altar inside the Église Saint-François de Sales or Church of St. Francis de Sales in old town Annecy. (May 18, 2025)The Black Madonna inside the Eglise Saint-François or Church of Saint François de Sales in Annecy. There is no information on this Black Madonna. The church is known and named for its connections to Saint Francis de Sales, who is Annecy’s patron saint, and his companion, Saint Jeanne de Chantal. The church once housed their relics, now at the Basilica of the Visitation, on a hilltop in Annecy. But, I came to the church to see the Black Madonna and proceeded to learn the history of its namesake. (May 18, 2025)The Black Madonna holding the baby Jesus in one arm and a globe in her other hand inside the Église Saint-François de Sales or Church of St. Francis de Sales in old town Annecy. The statue symbolizes Mary’s authority as the Queen of Heaven and her dominion over the entire universe, acting as the “Mother of the World”. (May 18, 2025)A side view of the chapels inside the Église Saint-François de Sales or Church of St. Francis de Sales in old town Annecy. (May 18, 2025)ust a few people lining up at the red convertible bus to take the afternoon Annecy City Tour of the city and lake views along with a stop at the Basilique de la Visitation or Basilica of the Visitation on the hill in Annecy. (May 18, 2025)Views of Lake Annecy during my hour-long red bus Annecy City Tour. (May 18, 2025)Views of Annecy during my hour-long red bus Annecy City Tour. (May 18, 2025)Views of Annecy during my hour-long red bus Annecy City Tour. (May 18, 2025)The Basilica of the Visitation in Annecy was constructed between 1922 and 1930 to house the tombs of Saint Francis de Sales and Saint Jane de Chantal, who founded the Order of the Visitation there in 1610. (May 18, 2025)The closed front door entrance into the Basilica of the Visitation in Annecy. (May 18, 2025)The side door entrance into the Basilica of the Visitation in Annecy. (May 18, 2025)Inside the Basilica of the Visitation in Annecy with its blue Savoy marble columns, magnificent mosaic and stained glass windows that tells the stories of the lives of Saint François de Sales and Saint Jane de Chantal, whose gilded bronze sarcophagi are on display. (May 18, 2025)The altar inside the Basilica of the Visitation in Annecy with its blue Savoy marble columns and magnificent mosaic depicting the Holy Trinity and the Crucifixion. (May 18, 2025)The mosaic behind the main altar of the Basilica of the Visitation in Annecy depicts the Holy Trinity and the Crucifixion. It was created by Dutch artist Antoine Molkenboer, with materials from mosaic workshops in Venice and Briare. The mosaic features Jesus on the cross at its center, with the Holy Spirit represented by a dove above him, symbolizing the Holy Trinity. (May 18, 2025)The gilded bronze sarcophagi of Saint Francis de Sales on display near the altar inside the Basilica of the Visitation in Annecy. Born into a noble family, he was highly educated, earning a doctorate in law, but he chose a life of service to God as a priest. The French Bishop and Doctor of the Church resided in Annecy and was known for his gentleness and influential writings. He successfully brought many back to the Catholic faith in the region after the Protestant Reformation, using patient dialogue and accessible pamphlets instead of violence. In 1610, he co-founded the Order of the Visitation of Holy Mary with Saint Jane de Chantal in Annecy, an order dedicated to caring for the sick and educating the young. (May 18, 2025)The gilded bronze sarcophagi of Saint Jane de Chantal on display near the altar inside the Basilica of the Visitation in Annecy. She founded the Order of the Visitation of Holy Mary in Annecy in 1610, alongside her spiritual director St. Francis de Sales. She was a French noblewoman, wife, and mother who, after being widowed, dedicated her life to serving the poor and founding the new religious order to assist women who were rejected by other orders. (May 18, 2025)A side view inside the Basilica of the Visitation in Annecy with its blue Savoy marble columns and stained glass windows that tells the stories of the lives of Saint François de Sales and Saint Jane de Chantal, whose gilded bronze sarcophagi are on display. (May 18, 2025)The stained glass windows inside the Basilica of the Visitation in Annecy that tells the stories of the lives of Saint François de Sales and Saint Jane de Chantal, whose gilded bronze sarcophagi are on display. (May 18, 2025)The stained glass windows inside the Basilica of the Visitation in Annecy that tells the stories of the lives of Saint François de Sales and Saint Jane de Chantal, whose gilded bronze sarcophagi are on display. (May 18, 2025)The stained glass windows inside the Basilica of the Visitation in Annecy that tells the stories of the lives of Saint François de Sales and Saint Jane de Chantal, whose gilded bronze sarcophagi are on display. (May 18, 2025)Back on the red Annecy City Tour bus with views of Annecy. (May 18, 2025)Views of Annecy during my hour-long red bus Annecy City Tour. (May 18, 2025)Views of Annecy during my hour-long red bus Annecy City Tour. (May 18, 2025)Views of Annecy during my hour-long red bus Annecy City Tour. (May 18, 2025)Views of Annecy during my hour-long red bus Annecy City Tour. (May 18, 2025)Views of Lake Annecy during my hour-long red bus Annecy City Tour. (May 18, 2025)Views of Lake Annecy during my hour-long red bus Annecy City Tour. (May 18, 2025)Views of Lake Annecy during my hour-long red bus Annecy City Tour. (May 18, 2025)
I pretty much love food walking tours. I have taken plenty of them and will probably continue to do so. Nevertheless, they can be a hit or a miss. And, today’s food walking tour in Annecy was a bit of a miss for me because even though France is known for its wonderful cheeses, I am not a cheese person. A bite at one stop, sure. But for me, the tour was a bit too heavy on the cheese. It was also heavy on the sweets, and that’s not a complaint.
However, all was not lost. The four of us, Alice, Janet, Rosie and myself got another chance to spend time together before Janet departs for home back to the U.S. and another chance to get to know and walk around old town Annecy.
Come check out some food yes, while seeing more of Annecy and saying goodbye to Janet before Alice, Rosie and I move on to Lyon.
Getting in a group photo during our food walking tour and last full day in Annecy. From left: Janet, Alice, Rosie and me. (May 19, 2025)The walkway towards our food walking tour meetup point at the Pont des Amours or Lovers’ Bridge, a beautiful iron bridge by the Lac d’Annecy, which joins the Jardins de l’Europe and Pâquier Esplanade – two open gardens on the shores of the lake. Legend has it that if two lovers kiss on the bridge, they will stay together forever. (May 19, 2025)The walkway towards our food walking tour meetup point at the Pont des Amours or Lovers’ Bridge, a beautiful iron bridge by the Lac d’Annecy, which joins the Jardins de l’Europe and Pâquier Esplanade – two open gardens on the shores of the lake. Legend has it that if two lovers kiss on the bridge, they will stay together forever. (May 19, 2025)Approaching the Pont des Amours or Lovers’ Bridge, a beautiful iron bridge by the Lac d’Annecy, which joins the Jardins de l’Europe and Pâquier Esplanade – two open gardens on the shores of the lake. Legend has it that if two lovers kiss on the bridge, they will stay together forever. (May 19, 2025)The Pont des Amours or Lovers’ Bridge, a beautiful iron bridge by the Lac d’Annecy, which joins the Jardins de l’Europe and Pâquier Esplanade – two open gardens on the shores of the lake. Legend has it that if two lovers kiss on the bridge, they will stay together forever. You don’t need someone to kiss to enjoy the incredible lake and Mountain View’s. (May 19, 2025)The Pont des Amours or Lovers’ Bridge, a beautiful iron bridge by the Lac d’Annecy, which joins the Jardins de l’Europe and Pâquier Esplanade – two open gardens on the shores of the lake. Legend has it that if two lovers kiss on the bridge, they will stay together forever. You don’t need someone to kiss to enjoy the incredible lake and Mountain View’s. (May 19, 2025)The mountain and lake views in Annecy. Lac d’Annecy or Lake Annecy is a large, glacial lake located in the French Alps and is known for its clear, pure waters and popular for outdoor activities. (May 19, 2025)The Jardins de l’Europe, one of the public parks adjacent to Lake Annecy. (May 19, 2025)Walking back into old town Annecy for our 1st food walking tour stop for cheese and wine at Pierre Gay in Annecy. (May 19, 2025)Our 1st food walking tour stop was for cheese and wine at Pierre Gay in Annecy. (May 19, 2025)
Inside the cheese and wine store of Pierre Gay in Annecy, our 1st food walking tour stop in Annecy. (May 19, 2025)Our little group inside the Pierre Gay in Annecy, our 1st food walking tour stop, standing by the wine rack and glass floor showing the cheese cellar. (May 19, 2025)Our cheese and wine tasting lineup at Pierre Gay, the fromager or cheese shop, in Annecy, our 1st food walking tour stop. (May 19, 2025)Walking through old town Annecy to our next food walking tour stop. (May 19, 2025)Passing by the historic fortification remnants of Annecy’s original town wall which was mostly demolished in the early 19th century. (May 19, 2025)Walking past a small canal in old town Annecy. (May 19, 2025)Views of old town Annecy. (May 19, 2025)Heading to our 2nd food walking tour stop for a meal at the Restaurant Chez Monique in Annecy. (May 19, 2025)Heading to our 2nd food walking tour stop for a meal at the Restaurant Chez Monique in Annecy. (May 19, 2025)Our group entering our 2nd food walking tour stop for a meal at the Restaurant Chez Monique in Annecy. (May 19, 2025)Our tour group at the 2nd stop of our food walking tour at Restaurant Chez Monique, an Italian restaurant in old town Annecy. Interestingly enough, Rosie, Janet and I ate here last night for dinner where I had spaghetti bolognese. (May 19, 2025)The menu for our 2nd food walking tour stop at the Restaurant Chez Monique in Annecy was this robust, regional dish of France called Tartiflette. It’s made with potatoes, bacon (lardon), onions, and the local Reblochon cheese, baked into a casserole. (May 19, 2025)After our 2nd food walking tour stop, we continued our walk through old town Annecy. (May 19, 2025)After our 2nd food walking tour stop, we continued our walk through old town Annecy. (May 19, 2025)After our 2nd food walking tour stop, we continued our walk through old town Annecy. (May 19, 2025)Here we are in front of the Instagram iconic Palais de l’Isle and Thiou river in Anncey. From left: Janet, Alice, me and Rosie. (May 19, 2025)Walking past the archways along Rue Filaterie to our 3rd food walking tour stop in old town Annecy. (May 19, 2025)Our 3rd food walking tour stop was a familiar place for us, especially Alice and myself since we’ve encountered this truffle shop, the Signorini Tartufi in old town Annecy. (May 19, 2025)Truffle taste testing at our 3rd food walking tour stop, the Signorini Tartufi in old town Annecy where we sampled the white truffle from Italy and the black truffle from France on a tiny slice of bread. (May 19, 2025)Inside the the Signorini Tartufi in old town Annecy, our 3rd food walking tour stop. (May 19, 2025)I fell in love with these truffle potato chips in Italy and have purchased my fair of these chips while in France too. (May 19, 2025)The 4th stop of our food walking tour was the Le Péché Mignon, the quaint little pastry shop in old town Annecy. (May 19, 2025)Some of the amazing pastry we got to choose from during our 4th food walking tour stop, the Le Péché Mignon, a quaint little pastry shop in old town Annecy. (May 19, 2025)Some of the amazing pastry we got to choose from during our 4th food walking tour stop, the Le Péché Mignon, a quaint little pastry shop in old town Annecy. (May 19, 2025)Enjoying our various pastry selections inside Le Péché Mignon, a quaint little pastry shop in old town Annecy, during our 4th food walking tour stop. (May 19, 2025)Walking to our 5th and final stop during our food walking tour, to taste some coffee infused chocolate at “Roseaux du Lac” in Annecy. (May 19, 2025)Waiting for our chocolate at the patio area of “Roseaux du Lac” in Annecy, our 5th and final food walking tour stop, where master pastry chef Christophe Aréchavala took over the reins of this local Annecy institution 23 years ago and continues to carry on the tradition of chocolate sticks infused with coffee, created in Annecy in 1924. (May 19, 2025)Tasting the coffee infused chocolates at the Roseaux du Lac in Anncey, the 5th and final stop of our food walking tour where master pastry chef Christophe Aréchavala took over the reins of this local Annecy institution 23 years ago and continues to carry on the tradition of chocolate sticks infused with coffee, created in Annecy in 1924. (May 19, 2025)Getting in a group selfie for our last day together in Annecy and as a group of four. Janet, (to my right) leaves to head home back to the U.S. while Rosie, Alice and myself head to Lyon before Rosie and I head to Paris to end our Friends & France travels. But before all of that happens, here’s to an incredible time to Annecy. (May 19, 2025)
Awesome as usual, love the pictures and the food
Thanks so much Norm! I always appreciate your kind words.