Annecy Le Vieux
Located at the edge of the lake and is surrounded by the village of Veyrier du Lac and the torrent of the Fier, Annecy-le-Vieux, also nicknamed "the wonderful", is a resplendent city that is mainly residential.
Possessing up to more than 2 km of edge of lake, the village benefits from the biggest parcel of grassy beach of Albigny. Also, Annecy-Le-Vieux has preserved reedbeds and it shelters an old fishing port which has today become a major landing stage for pleasure - boating.
Over time, the seaside resort brings an evolution to its economic and rural situation by attaching a great importance to the production of cereals, viticulture and breeding. In the nineteenth century, several high-companies like the Paccard bells and the Clechet flour mill, settled on Annecy-Le-Vieux, which led to a considerable economic boom.
It was in the 1860s that Savoy was attached to France and the old city becomes, also a French city. It enumerates about 13 small towns, including Albigny, Bray, On the Woods, Bulloz, the chief town, the Crez, Frontenex, Le Creux; Novel, Petit-Brogny, Churns, Provins and Vignères.
Annecy-Le-Vieux has existed since medieval times. Its narrow streets, its canals and small stone bridges together make it charming. They make it the remarkable attraction of many visitors who brave each year the cobblestones of the neighborhood. Taverns and large hotels are daily competing to receive tourists eager to discover this attractive plot of Annecy.
When you are in Annecy-Le-Vieux, make the most of a pleasant walk around the Thiou Castle or the large Thiou Museum, which once was a remarkable prison. It is a lovely place that is obviously discovered ... on foot!
Annecy-Le-Vieux is a city with rich heritage that are very well developed. Aside from the great blue lagoon that makes the reputation of Annecy, this period district will offer you the opportunity to explore original sites along the canals. Very good culinary signs will allow you to live life to the full in this wonderful setting in the terrace... Annecy Le Vieux is to be absolutely visited.