Annecy Travel Forum

looking for a place to exchange us dollars in annecy. thanks

Hi. I'm looking for a cheap, centrally located hotel in Annecy. I came across the Hotel Central (6 Bis Rue Royale 74000 Annecy / http://www.hotelcentralannecy.com/index.htm) and am now wondering if anyone knows what it is like. It's mentioned as a cheap option in the Lonely Planet Guide to France, so I guess it should be OK. I would however like to hear from anyone who has actually stayed there, especially recently. I'd like to avoid getting there and finding out the place is a construction site. I saw some photos (though I don't know how old the images are) and it looks as if the hotel needs some work done.

What are the temperatures likely to be in Annecy around Christmas?

will travel from Nyon, Swisszerland to Yvoire and then to Annecy. I would like to ask for some information.

1 Is there luggages deposit service at Yvoire?
2 Is there any way of transportation which is direct from Yvoire to Annecy? If no --- The time and the price of the bus from Yvoire to Thonon les Bains. I would like to get to the train station at Thonon les Bains to catch the train to Annecy.

Thank you.

Please advise best transportation from Geneva to Annecy. We will not have a car.
The train schedules seem arduous. One recommendation was to take bus/tram from airport to Eaux Vives train station for the most direct journey to Annecy. Also,
any information about the bus appreciated. Does it run from the airport, how long
is the journey, etc?
Many thanks.

Would like to know where the screenings are for the Annecy Animation Festival.
Keeping that in mind,where would be the best place to stay in relation to the festival.

Is Annecy a good place to visit in March as a day side trip from skiing in the Trois Vallees? What do you suggest we see? How can I acquire a guide?

I'm going to IFALPES institute for French Immersion in Annecy this January, and there are questions that I can't see to find an answer to anywhere else. I'm sure there are people who've done this program on the site, and I was hoping someone would be able to help me out.
I'm still not sure whether or not I need a Resident Card/Visa. Did any of you who went need one (in my case, I'm non EU, Canadian)? As well, for shared apartments, I assume you're responsible for your own linens, pots/pans, etc. Just how much is there provided in the apartments? What should I expect?

We are going next week and have not booked a camped site.
We were going to cornwall, uk, but the weather is so bad we have changed our plans.
Does the tourist office in Annecy help find campsites?
We have our own tent and do not require electric.
Could we just look around once we are near the lake?
Its a bit late but any help grateful.
Thanks

we are planing to move to annecy and my french is very basic, will be working on it. how can i meet english and russian speakers there? is there any work were russian language needed?

Ok, one last question (Hi !).

Do you know where is the best place to drink a pint of Guinness in Annecy (looking for a nive friendly pub).

Merci beaucoup !

dANz

Hi again !

Do you know some vegetarian restaurants in Annecy ? If you have a web link or any address it will be appreciated.

Merci !

dANz

Hi everyone !

Is there a bus, a train or any other way to get from Annecy to the Grande-Chartreuse museum ? I know it's only 86km from Annecy and i absolutely want to go there. Same thing for "les caves de la Chartreuse".

Merci !

dANz

We will be visiting annecy for two and half days.......do you think it will be very hectic if we plan to go to chamonix from there for a whole day.
What is the easiest and fastest way to go ?

Thanks a lot.....

Hi.. Myself and a friend (who speaks French) will be visiting La Clusaz at the start of June for just one month. Is there any hope of us getting some kind of temporary job in La Clusaz or Annecy for such a short time?? Any ideas anyone? The money would be handy, but I'm also just slightly concerned that we might be bored spending a whole month in a village in the summer season. Any views on this aspect? Any responses would be much appreciated.. Thanks.

I plan to visit Annecy in the morning from Lyon and back to Lyon Airport to take flight to Frankfurt in the evebning. Any bus or direct train from Annecy to Lyuon St. Exupery airport ?

What time, please ?

How can I get from Lyon to Annecy without renting a car or going by Eurorail?

I'll be staying in Annecy next summer and would like to visit nearby towns such as Yvoire, La Clusaz, and go to castles such as Menthon and Montrottier. Does anyone know of bus transportation serving these towns and sites from Annecy? I can't rent a car and have no means of transportation. If there is bus transportation, is there a website describing routes and prices?

My wife and I visited Haute Savoie this year and we really impressed, so much so that we're thinking about going to live there for a year. I've been web researching for the last couple of weeks, and was wondering if some english speaker resident of the Lac Annecy region could confirm the following:

1.
We'll be able to rent a campsite chalet for the month of June for approx. €1,000
2.
We'll be able to rent a 2 bed apartment with parking in one of the towns around Annecy for 1 year for approx. €900 per month + €50 per month charges
3.
We will be able to enrol in a french language course where we will meet other expats (we're Irish).
4.
I work as a Technology Engineer, and speak good conversational french. I have some small chance of finding contract work in either Geneva or Grenoble
5.
It is practical to live in the Annecy region and work in either Geneva or Grenoble

apologies in advance for length of post.

hi,

i'd like to spend one night and day in a town on the way from chamonix to paris.
we are going to be travelling by train.

is annecy nice in november? would somewhere in burgundy be better?

thanks!

Hi,

I will be staying in Annecy for a few days.

On Thursday 13 July 2006 I need to travel from Annecy to Albertville and back. The following day, Friday 14 July, I need to travel from Annecy to Thonon and back. I don't drive. Are there any methods of public transport I can use such as local bus services, trains, etc.? If not how do I hire a taxi and how much, approximately speaking, would they cost?

Thanks.

I'm going on holiday to Doussard, a village near Annecy. I'm finding it really difficult to get any information about it. What is it like ? What is there to do ? Hope some one can help!!!

I appreciate your advice and research, its been very helpful, ta!

Hi,

Just wondering if anyone knows if I can catch a train or a bus from Zermatt to Annecy without having to go all the way back around the lake to Geneva first? What companies do this?

Thanks!

Can anyone give us an idea of rental accommodation and living cost in Annecy for a couple who are planning to live there for a year. If Annecy itself is too expensive, are there any villages nearby that we could easily commute from?

Many thanks,

Glyn and Maria

Hello,i'm going to annecy in july and i would like to know a little bit more about IFALPES ANNECY : proffesors, trips, family... does anyone have gone?do you know if there are teenagers learning french in summer?
Plus, could you tell me what could i do in the evening? i mean...is there any pub, discos, festivals...?
thank you!!

What is the best way to get to annecy from geneva airport? How do i get to the train station? Whish is the best train station? Please help me!

I am planning on doing a french language program for a few months this fall, and was wondering whether anyone had any advice as to where I chould do it. I'm set on the French alps, but I can't decide between Annecy and Chambery. Does anyone have any advice? Thanks!

Hi, I'm a self confessed shopaholic ! Is the shopping in annecy any good ? (Especially womens clothes, shoes and bags !) Do they have the usual high street shops or the french equivalent ? Hope some one can help ?

Hi
Does anyone know of a decent restaurant in Annecy for a special occasion for two people. Also, any recommendations on cuisine.
Thanks in anticipation
S. kane