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What to do in the region

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A Beautiful region in the Heart of Europe...

GENEVA (15 minutes from Archamps)

  • Geneva's lakefront

    • The familiar Jet d'eau spouts a column of lake water as high as 450 feet in the air, and on a clear day you can see the Mont-Blanc.



  • Jet d'eau (water fountain)

    • Originally a simple security valve at the Coulouvrenière hydraulic factory, this water fountain has, over the years, grown to be the symbol of Geneva.



  • Flower Clock

    • A symbol of the Geneva watch industry of world renown, the famous flower clock, located at the edge of the Jardin Anglais (English Garden) since 1955, is a masterpiece of technology and floral art.



  • Saint Peter's Cathedral

    • One hundred fifty seven steps lead to the summit of the cathedral's north tower and to a fabulous panorama overlooking the city and the lake.



  • United Nations Building

    • Constructed between 1929 and 1936 to house the League of Nations, the Palais des Nations became the headquarters of the United Nations in 1946 when the former organisation was dissolved. The vast wooded park overlooking the lake, where it is located, was donated by the City of Geneva.



  • Cruises on the Leman lake : http://www.cgn.ch/eng

ANNECY (30 minutes from Archamps)

Annecy in Haute Savoie in France is a beautiful city where a castle towers over the lakeside old town with colorful houses, churches, parks, and popular outdoor markets.

  • The Lake of Annecy (French Lac d'Annecy)

    • It is the second largest lake in France, it is known as "Europe's cleanest lake" because of strict environmental regulations introduced in the 1960s. The lake was formed about 18,000 years ago, at the time the large alpine glaciers melted. It is fed by many small rivers from the surrounding mountains.



  • The canals

    • A lot of the route is along the cobbles of the old town, his walk reveals the River Thiou, one of the shortest rivers in France (5 km). It transports the waters of the lake to the River Fier, a tributary of the Rhöne. The Thiou became a centre for crafts activities and provided power for the industries which developed there from the 19th century.



  • The Old town and its Churches

    • The picturesque old town is located on the banks of the Thiou River and Lake Annecy, one of the largest and arguably most spectacular natural lakes in France. The castle Château d'Annecy guards over the old town. Although Annecy has several museums and interesting churches. Much of the old town of Annecy has only very narrow streets and alleys that are open to pedestrians only. It is a great town to explore on foot with many interesting small shops in addition to the restaurants, bars, ice-cream shops, kiosks, bakeries, and souvenir stands.

CHAMONIX (50 minutes from Archamps)



  • Ski Resort, Panoramas and emblematic sites

    • Skiing in the Chamonix Mont-Blanc Valley, facing Europe's legendary highest peak, will never be like skiing anywhere else. What a fine spectacle, what a splendid sight! Carve, turn, jump, and look up at the peaks: the magic is there for everyone!

    Aiguille du Midi: from the centre of Chamonix, at a height of 1,035 m, the Aiguille du Midi cable car takes you to the gateway to the High Alps at 3,842 m and a unique all-round panoramic view of the peaks of the Mont- Blanc range.

    Montenvers train: see the famous Mer de Glace glacier in a winter setting, at the bottom of Les Drus, La Verte and Les Grandes Jorasses. After arriving at the railway station, do not forget to visit the "Galerie des cristaux" (Crystal Gallery), the exhibition on Alpine wildlife and the "Grotte de glace" (Ice Cave) which enters into the very heart of the glacier.

    Le Prarion: from the top of the Les Houches ski area, discover an outstanding all-round panoramic view of the Mont-Blanc range and the Aiguilles de Chamonix with, as a bonus, the Aiguille de Bionnassay.

    Mont-Blanc Tramway: starting from Le Fayet or Saint Gervais, via the Col de Voza, in winter the Mont Blanc Tramway brings you to the Bellevue Plateau and to the snowshoeing trails between Col de Voza and Bellevue.

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