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(Pictured above is Lake Annecy, the third largest of French alpine lakes) For vacationers from North America, the Rhône-Alpes is one of the most popular regions in France. After all, it is home to the Mont Blanc and such famous mountain resorts as Chamonix, Megève and Courchevel, and to hundreds of pristine lakes dotted with splendid spa resorts. Lake Annecy is the third largest of France's legendary Alpine lakes - the other two being Lake Geneva and Lake Bourget. After decades of conservation work, Lake Annecy can today boast the purest water in Europe. Many Vacation Choices on Lake Annecy There are myriad vacation opportunities on Lake Annecy and in the nearby mountains. To appreciate the lake at its best, take a tour around it by bike or on foot. Of glacial origin, it is nine miles long and on average 135 feet deep. Unforgettable impressions of the natural scenery and the charm of villages blessed with a rich tradition of festivals, arts, crafts, and culinary specialties are your rewards. Explore the heritage of such welcoming towns and delightful villages as Annecy, Annecy-le-Vieux, Doussard, Talloires and Veyrier. Biking at Hotel Les Tresoms Lake and Spa Resort Hotel Les Tresoms Lake and Spa Resort in Annecy offer an attractive biking tour: Magnificent vistas reveal themselves as you ride along the lovely lakeshore and through deep green forests. The package starts at 198 € per person and includes two nights in a double room, daily breakfast, one "Food Lover's Tour" dinner at the hotel-restaurant La Rotonde, one bike tour in the Semnoz mountains and one packed lunch. The hotel is located between the lake and the mountains. If desired, ask for a room with a view of the magnificent lake and the bay of Annecy. Among the packages offered in and around Annecy are the following: A Weekend of Pleasures in Annecy/Epagny, April - October 2006, starting at only 67 € per person. This is a 2-day/1-night stay at the 2-star Hôtel Alpha, 5 minutes from Annecy, with its charming old town and lake. The visit includes a guided tour of a secret garden, and refreshments such as a Beignet. The Alpha Hotel is at home in an authentic Savoyard building and features quiet and comfortable rooms. The hotel offers a magnificent view over the Aravis and Semnoz Mountains. Visitors enjoy not only the sights and cuisine but also local shopping. Whitewater Thrills in Veyrier du Lac, April - October, starting at 132 € per person. Visitors revel in a half-day canyoning excursion, and in riding down natural slides, going over waterfalls on a rope, and swimming. This package includes 3 days/2 nights at the Hotel La Chaumière, in the heart of the village of Veyrier. The rooms and the restaurant overlook the lake. Dinner/Dance Cruise on Lake Annecy in Seynod/Annecy, April 7 - October 30, starting at 86-89 € per person. Along with a stay at Hotel Mercure, this package includes a romantic dinner cruise around Lake Annecy aboard the Libellule. The stay includes buffet breakfast; lunch can be arranged aboard ship in lieu of dinner. The pleasant 3-star Hotel Mercure Annecy is located close to the lake and the old town. It features a swimming pool and offers a panoramic view over the mountains. Up in the Trees in Talloires, May-September, starting at 173 € per person. A visit with a difference! This is an actual treetop discovery package that includes 3 days/2 nights in a 3-star hotel in Talloires with a half-day Talloires Tree Top Adventure Course. For more information visit www.frenchgreatoutdoors.com. For
more on Lake Annecy, read Arnie Greenberg's article by clicking here.
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