Day Itinerary
19 Activities
Day 3
64 mi3 mi
Crystal-Clear Lakes, Echoes From the Past and a Peaceful Refuge
Get your eyes filled with landscapes and lakes of extraordinary beauty. First, you will visit Annecy during the daylight to be enchanted with its colors and scents.
The life of its narrow streets and the charm of the activity around its canals will charge you with so much energy!
After that, you´ll be delighted in the vast and pure blue of the Du Bourget lake in Aix-les-Bains, surrounded by mountains and green spaces. For a picnic, nothing better than a sand beach next to this paradise.
History will claim you again in Chambery, where you´ll stroll through the old town and travel back in time, entering an intact house of the 18th century surronded by a lovely garden that hides a story of love and passion within its walls.
Back in the 21st century, you´ll visit another paradise, one of the Rhône's slopes where swans and other birds will welcome you. The blue of the sky merges with the blue of the water at the Virignin port, a little-known enclave, but beautiful and magical like no other.
History will claim you again in Chambery, where you´ll stroll through the old town and travel back in time, entering an intact house of the 18th century surronded by a lovely garden that hides a story of love and passion within its walls.
Back in the 21st century, you´ll visit another paradise, one of the Rhône's slopes where swans and other birds will welcome you. The blue of the sky merges with the blue of the water at the Virignin port, a little-known enclave, but beautiful and magical like no other.
0.4 mi
5 min
09:051 min
Parking Stade Nautique
Parking
Open Details
In case you have left your car overnight in one of the parking lots covered by the hotel and decide to move it, this parking lot is open 24 hours a day and has plenty of parking spaces.
0.4 mi
10 min
09:2015 min
Jardins de l'Europe
Park
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Nothing like starting the morning with a walk through this beautiful park with breathtaking views of the lake. There is nothing like recharging your energy with an astonishing landscape like this one.
0.1 mi
5 min
09:4010 min
Canal du Vassé
Landmark
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Last night you could surely see the canal illuminated and now, during the daylight, you'll see it has another charm just as magnificent but different at the same time.
The view towards the bridge of lovers, with the lake in the background and the mountains, is like looking at a postcard. A curious fact? This bridge was one of the default images used by the old Windows 7 for its wallpaper.
The view towards the bridge of lovers, with the lake in the background and the mountains, is like looking at a postcard. A curious fact? This bridge was one of the default images used by the old Windows 7 for its wallpaper.
0.5 mi
15 min
10:0545 min
Musée-Château d'Annecy
Museum
Open Details
In this castle built between the 12th and 16th centuries, there is a museum of alpine folk art and the lake museum (with an aquarium) as well as temporary art exhibitions.
From its terrace you will have a great panoramic view of the old town and the lake.
Winter opening hours (October 1 to May 31) From 10:00 - 12:00 and 14:00 - 17:00 h. Summer opening hours (June 1st to September 30th) From 13:30 - 18:00 h.
Opens every day except Tuesdays.
Closed on January 1, Easter Monday, May 1 and 8, Ascension Day, November 1 and 11, December 24 and 25.
Access is free every first Sunday of the month for everyone, from October to May.
For more information click here
From its terrace you will have a great panoramic view of the old town and the lake.
Winter opening hours (October 1 to May 31) From 10:00 - 12:00 and 14:00 - 17:00 h. Summer opening hours (June 1st to September 30th) From 13:30 - 18:00 h.
Opens every day except Tuesdays.
Closed on January 1, Easter Monday, May 1 and 8, Ascension Day, November 1 and 11, December 24 and 25.
Access is free every first Sunday of the month for everyone, from October to May.
For more information click here
0.2 mi
5 min
10:555 min
Pont Morens
Open Details
This bridge was the first one built in stone that the city had. At that time all bridges were made of wood and were often washed away by the waters during floods.
Leaving aside the history of the bridge, it is also the one that has one of the best views of this beautiful village.
Leaving aside the history of the bridge, it is also the one that has one of the best views of this beautiful village.
0.2 mi
5 min
11:0530 min
Le Palais de I'Île
Museum
Open Details
This palace, also called the galley-shaped house, in its beginnings, back in the 12th century, was a simple quadrangular building, it was a fortified house that occasionally served as a prison and also for coin storage.
Later, over the years, this palace was used for different purposes: as a courthouse, a prison, a residence for the elderly, a drawing school for stonemasons and carpenters, gymnasiums and lodgings.
The castle was declared a historical monument in 1900.
Curious fact?: At the end of the 19th century they considered demolishing it to build public baths there. Thank goodness they desisted!
Opening hours, all year round. Winter opening hours (October 1 — May 31) From 10:00 to 12:00 and from 14:00 to 17:00. Summer opening hours (June 1 — September 30) 10:30 am — 6:00 pm.
Closed only on Tuesdays (all year round).
Closed on January 1, Easter Monday, May 1 and 8, Ascension Day, November 1 and 11, December 24 and 25.
Access is free every first Sunday of the month for everyone, from October to May.
For more information and prices follow this link
Later, over the years, this palace was used for different purposes: as a courthouse, a prison, a residence for the elderly, a drawing school for stonemasons and carpenters, gymnasiums and lodgings.
The castle was declared a historical monument in 1900.
Curious fact?: At the end of the 19th century they considered demolishing it to build public baths there. Thank goodness they desisted!
Opening hours, all year round. Winter opening hours (October 1 — May 31) From 10:00 to 12:00 and from 14:00 to 17:00. Summer opening hours (June 1 — September 30) 10:30 am — 6:00 pm.
Closed only on Tuesdays (all year round).
Closed on January 1, Easter Monday, May 1 and 8, Ascension Day, November 1 and 11, December 24 and 25.
Access is free every first Sunday of the month for everyone, from October to May.
For more information and prices follow this link
0.2 mi
5 min
11:4030 min
Quai de l'Évêché
Open Details
Yes, now is the perfect moment to let yourself be carried away by its bohemian narrow streets, charming alleys, flowered houses, canals and all the magic of walking through the historic center of the Vieille Ville.
The most picturesque streets that you can not miss are: Saint-Claire, de Lílle, Perrière and de la Republique.
The most picturesque streets that you can not miss are: Saint-Claire, de Lílle, Perrière and de la Republique.
0.1 mi
5 min
12:1545 min
Le Lilas Rose
Restaurant
Open Details
This restaurant has a great location on the canalside and its dishes, typical of the savoyard area, are excellent.
Here you can see more information and the dishes of the day.
It´s highly recommended to make a reservation in advance as it tends to be very frequented.
For reservations call +33 4 50 45 37 08
Open every day From 12:00-14:00 and from 19:00 to 22:30 hours
It´s highly recommended to make a reservation in advance as it tends to be very frequented.
For reservations call +33 4 50 45 37 08
Open every day From 12:00-14:00 and from 19:00 to 22:30 hours
0.5 mi
10 min
13:101 min
Parking Stade Nautique
Parking
Open Details
A good moment to return to the parking lot (whether it´s this one or the one you have decided to leave your car at) to continue on the journey.
24.1 mi
30 min
13:455 min
E.Leclerc DRUMETTAZ
Supermarket
Open Details
Where you´re headed is an ideal place to relax in a green space next to an amazing blue lake, or you can also have a picnic. If it´s very hot, you can take a bath in this beautiful lake to cool off.
In this supermarket you can provide yourself with all you need.
NOTE: In case you just want to walk around the area, ignore it and continue along the route.
In this supermarket you can provide yourself with all you need.
NOTE: In case you just want to walk around the area, ignore it and continue along the route.
2.9 mi
10 min
14:001 hr
Base Recreation Mottets
Park
Open Details
It is an ideal place to take a break on the road and enjoy the incredible views of this extensive lake.
Parking here will not be a problem, as there is a parking lot next to the recreation base.
You can take the opportunity to dip your feet in the lake or take a bath if it is very hot.
6.9 mi
15 min
15:201 min
Parking Q-Park Chambery Castle
Parking
Open Details
This parking lot is next to the old part of the city, which is where you are headed.
0.6 mi
15 min
15:4010 min
La Fontaine des Éléphants
Landmark
Open Details
This fountain is the most important monument of the city, it was built in honor of General de Boigne.
Its history is controversial since he was a mercenary who made a fortune during the war but who, upon his death, donated part of that fortune to the city of Chambery (his hometown). With that money, among other reforms, this fountain was erected.
Its history is controversial since he was a mercenary who made a fortune during the war but who, upon his death, donated part of that fortune to the city of Chambery (his hometown). With that money, among other reforms, this fountain was erected.
0.3 mi
5 min
15:555 min
Torre dell’orologio
Landmark
Open Details
This square is a beautiful place to visit not just to see its clock tower but also as a central point to walk through its historic and charming streets.
0.2 mi
5 min
16:0530 min
Le Mug's
Café
Open Details
This restaurant has a peculiar and attractive ambiance. You will spend a comforting time while tasting some of the delicacies from its extensive menu.
Open hours: Tuesday to Sunday from 7:00 to 18:00 h. Closed on Monday.
Open hours: Tuesday to Sunday from 7:00 to 18:00 h. Closed on Monday.
0.6 mi
15 min
16:501 min
Parking Q-Park Chambery Castle
Parking
Open Details
After this quick view of the most interesting spots of Chambery, please pick up the car to continue.
1.6 mi
10 min
17:0530 min
Museum of Charmettes - House of Jean-Jacques Rousseau
Museum
Open Details
This museum is located in the green valley of Charmettes. The famous philosopher Jean-Jacques Rousseau lived here for 6 years with his lover.
" For the space of four or five years, I enjoyed a century of pure and fulfilled life and happiness .... ", thus he referred to the time spent at this house in his literary work Reveries of the Solitary Wayfarer.
This house was declared a historical monument in 1905.
Jean-Jacques Rousseau (1712-1778) was an important writer, philosopher, botanist, naturalist, and musician.
Whether you know his legacy or not, this house, thanks to its state of preservation and location, is a real journey back in time to appreciate the way of life in the 18th century.
They have a play booklet for children from 6 to 12 years old.
Audioguided tours of the house and gardens available in French, English or Italian.
For more information click here
Open from Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 to 18:00 . Free access. More information by calling +33 4 79 33 39 39 44
This house was declared a historical monument in 1905.
Jean-Jacques Rousseau (1712-1778) was an important writer, philosopher, botanist, naturalist, and musician.
Whether you know his legacy or not, this house, thanks to its state of preservation and location, is a real journey back in time to appreciate the way of life in the 18th century.
They have a play booklet for children from 6 to 12 years old.
Audioguided tours of the house and gardens available in French, English or Italian.
For more information click here
Open from Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 to 18:00 . Free access. More information by calling +33 4 79 33 39 39 44
21.1 mi
40 min
18:201 hr
Les Lodges de la ViaRhôna
Lodging
Open Details
Spending the night in one of these cabins or tent-lodges, overlooking the Virignin Rhone deviation is quite an experience. The wooden bungalows have private Nordic bathrooms outdoors, individual for each bungalow, and you can bathe while enjoying the breathtaking views.
The idea is to check-in early so you can explore the surrounding area or, if you prefer, jump into the hot tub right away.
VERY IMPORTANT: make your reservations in advance
For questions please call (+33) 07.62.10.53.45
A delightful experience is, once settled in, to take a walk around the lake. If you walk to the righthand side (facing the port) you will reach a small forest with lush vegetation and wild strawberries. It is a beautiful walk.
The idea is to check-in early so you can explore the surrounding area or, if you prefer, jump into the hot tub right away.
VERY IMPORTANT: make your reservations in advance
For questions please call (+33) 07.62.10.53.45
A delightful experience is, once settled in, to take a walk around the lake. If you walk to the righthand side (facing the port) you will reach a small forest with lush vegetation and wild strawberries. It is a beautiful walk.
3.8 mi
10 min
19:301 hr 30 min
Brasserie La café neuf
Restaurant
Open Details
This is a great place to have dinner, it has a cozy atmosphere and very good service. Normally you can park on the street nearby, but if you can't find a spot click here for nearby parking location
Opening hours: Monday: 7:30 - 15:00 h. Tuesday, wednesday: 7:30 - 22:00 h. Thursday to saturday: 7:30 - 23:00 h. Sunday: Closed.
Opening hours: Monday: 7:30 - 15:00 h. Tuesday, wednesday: 7:30 - 22:00 h. Thursday to saturday: 7:30 - 23:00 h. Sunday: Closed.
3.8 mi
10 min
21:2010 hrsLodges
Les Lodges de la ViaRhôna / cabane-spa
9.4
Once in the cabin, you can take a hot bath under the stars, take a walk to see the moon reflected on the Rhone waters or simply let yourselves be lulled by the sound of nature to fall into a deep and restful sleep.