The Annecy City Guides tackle what every visitor wonders: where to eat proper Savoyard food without falling for the rue Perrière traps, when the Pont des Amours is actually quiet, which lake villages and gorges make a good day out and where the evening carries on in a town that goes to bed early. Each guide is a short, decided list, and every entry explains why it earns a visit, what to order or look for and one practical tip. The guide opens in your browser the moment you pay.
About the Annecy City Guides
- 137 places
- 6 guides
- 9 languages
- Works offline
- Print or PDF
- Instant access
- Free updates
The six Annecy guides
Food guide
21 places
Savoyard cheese and lake fish done right, two Michelin-starred tables and some friendly bistros, the market, a master cheesemonger, good bakeries and ice cream away from the queue.
Things to do guide
22 places
The castle museum, a castle above the lake where the family still lives, old town churches and gates, the Pont des Amours at the right hour, paragliders at Col de la Forclaz and lake cruises.
Family guide
26 places
The big lakeside lawn and parks, deer and mountain goats in a free hilltop park, an ice rink and an indoor pool, a castle treasure hunt and dinners that suit children.
Nightlife guide
25 places
Cocktail bars, natural wine with small plates, beer bars and a brewpub, live music and lake views, and the few places still serving after midnight.
Day trips guide
22 places
Villages and beaches round the lake, the Gorges du Fier, castles and viewpoints near town, Chambéry and Aix-les-Bains by train, Geneva, Lyon and big mountain days.
Budget guide
21 places
Free viewpoints and churches, the day the castle museum costs nothing, lakeside beaches and the cycle path round the lake, lunches for about €10 or less and buses and supermarkets.
Why an interactive guide beats a list
Tick places off
Mark each place as done and watch your progress, so you always know what is left.
Your own notes
Write notes on any place and add your own finds. They stay on your phone.
One tap to Maps
Every place opens in Google Maps, and the day route puts your picks in a sensible order.
Open now, near me
Filter by what is open right now or what is closest to you.
Works offline
Open the guide once with a connection and it keeps working without data.
Print it or save as PDF
On a computer, print any guide or save it as a PDF to take with you.
Three places from the guides
Fromagerie Pierre Gay
Rue Carnot
A cheese shop led by a Meilleur Ouvrier de France, with a glass floor that lets you look down into the ageing cellar. Ask for farmhouse reblochon or Abondance and have it vacuum-packed for the trip home. From the food guide.
Basilique de la Visitation
On the hill above the old town, 15 minutes on foot
A large basilica on the slope above town, with modern stained glass and the tombs of St Francis de Sales and St Jane de Chantal. The climb is steep, and the reward is a free view over the lake and the roofs, with few people around. From the things to do guide.
Gorges du Fier
Lovagny, about 20 minutes by car
A wooden walkway clings to the walls of a narrow limestone gorge for about 1.2 km, high above the rushing river. The visit takes about an hour; in summer, arrive early to beat the queue. From the day trips guide.
After the game, the guides take over
World City Trail’s scavenger hunt, outdoor escape game and audio tour in Annecy guide you through the old town. Once you have finished, the guides show you where to go next: cheese from a proper fromagerie for a picnic on the lake lawn, a glass of Savoie wine on Rue Vaugelas, a bus to Talloires or a walk through the Gorges du Fier.
Annecy guides: common questions
What do the Annecy City Guides include?
137 places in six guides: food, things to do, family, nightlife, day trips and budget. For each one you get the area, why it is worth going, notes on opening times and a practical tip.
Do the guides cover the lake and trips outside Annecy?
Yes. The day trips guide has 22 places: villages and beaches on the shore, gorges, castles and viewpoints close to town, Chambéry and Aix-les-Bains by train, Geneva, Lyon and big days in the mountains.
When can I start using the guides?
Straight after payment. The links appear on your order page and in your confirmation email and open in any browser, with no app or account. You can read them in nine languages and switch at any time.
Can I use the guides offline or print them?
Open each guide once with a connection and it works offline afterwards, your ticks and notes included. On a computer you can also print a guide or save it as a PDF.
How much are the Annecy guides?
€4.99 for one guide, €8.99 for two, €15.99 for four and €19.99 for all six. With a World City Trail game, the food guide is €3.99 and all six are €14.99.
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