27 Activities
Round 3-Day Trip To The Land Of Lakes, Rivers And Canal — Nantua, Geneva And Chanaz
Starts from
Lyon
Transportation
By Car
Guidance
Self-Guided
Activities
27
Duration
3 days
Length
125 mi
Guide details
Starts from
Lyon
Transportation
By Car
Guidance
Self-Guided
Duration
3 days
Length
125 mi
- Natural Attractions
- Unusual Locations
- Cross-border
Alicja Pretka
Travel Expert
- See the unique flower clock made of real flowers and showing accurate time in the city of Geneva.
- Take a stroll along the charming streets and Savieries canal of the" Small Venice of Savoyarde", Chanez.
- Enjoy the tranquillity and astonishing views of the mountains and lavish greens surrounding lake Sylans.
This trip will take to the unforgettable odyssey where you will see emerald waters of lakes, lush greens of the mountains and valleys. The places where slow life is the most appreciated value.
You see the stunning lake of Nantua, learn about ice harvesting from Glacieres de Sylans and visit Abbatiale Saint- Michel to admire angel statues. On your second day you will visit the city of Geneva and see the flower clock, the majestic fountain, taste some herbs in the botanic garden and play with giant chess in the Parc des Bastions. On the last day, you will visit charming Chanaz named "llittle Venice Savoyarde", take a boat along picturesque Savieres canal and learn how is the process of making hazelnut oil from restored local mill with bucketwheel.
It is advisable to have this trip between April — October because of the nicer weather and the character of the events, mainly outdoors
You see the stunning lake of Nantua, learn about ice harvesting from Glacieres de Sylans and visit Abbatiale Saint- Michel to admire angel statues. On your second day you will visit the city of Geneva and see the flower clock, the majestic fountain, taste some herbs in the botanic garden and play with giant chess in the Parc des Bastions. On the last day, you will visit charming Chanaz named "llittle Venice Savoyarde", take a boat along picturesque Savieres canal and learn how is the process of making hazelnut oil from restored local mill with bucketwheel.
It is advisable to have this trip between April — October because of the nicer weather and the character of the events, mainly outdoors
Categories
- Natural Attractions
- Unusual Locations
- Cross-border
This trip will take to the unforgettable odyssey where you will see emerald waters of lakes, lush greens of the mountains and valleys. The places where slow life is the most appreciated value.
You see the stunning lake of Nantua, learn about ice harvesting from Glacieres de Sylans and visit Abbatiale Saint- Michel to admire angel statues. On your second day you will visit the city of Geneva and see the flower clock, the majestic fountain, taste some herbs in the botanic garden and play with giant chess in the Parc des Bastions. On the last day, you will visit charming Chanaz named "llittle Venice Savoyarde", take a boat along picturesque Savieres canal and learn how is the process of making hazelnut oil from restored local mill with bucketwheel.
It is advisable to have this trip between April — October because of the nicer weather and the character of the events, mainly outdoors
You see the stunning lake of Nantua, learn about ice harvesting from Glacieres de Sylans and visit Abbatiale Saint- Michel to admire angel statues. On your second day you will visit the city of Geneva and see the flower clock, the majestic fountain, taste some herbs in the botanic garden and play with giant chess in the Parc des Bastions. On the last day, you will visit charming Chanaz named "llittle Venice Savoyarde", take a boat along picturesque Savieres canal and learn how is the process of making hazelnut oil from restored local mill with bucketwheel.
It is advisable to have this trip between April — October because of the nicer weather and the character of the events, mainly outdoors
Alicja Pretka
Travel Expert
- See the unique flower clock made of real flowers and showing accurate time in the city of Geneva.
- Take a stroll along the charming streets and Savieries canal of the" Small Venice of Savoyarde", Chanez.
- Enjoy the tranquillity and astonishing views of the mountains and lavish greens surrounding lake Sylans.
Travel itinerary
9 Activities
Day 1
17 mi5 mi
Nantua — A Lake, Glacières de Sylans and Belvédère de la Colonne
Today you will explore the beauty of Jura mountain - the beautiful lakes of Nantua Sylans, the magnificent panoramic view from the top of Belvedere de La Colonne, charming angles statues at the church of Saint-Michel and taste pike dumplings, the regional speciality of the town.
11 Activities
Day 2
54 mi1 mi
Geneva — A Flower Clock, a Fountain and Giant Chess
Today you will see the Swiss city of Geneva and its symbol - the magnificent fountain right in the centre of the city. Then the flower clock made of real flowers and showing accurate time, followed by a visit at the United Nation Building.
The giant chess will await for you at local Parc des Bastions. You will smell and touch various herbs and plant from all over the world in the Conservatories and experience having the exclusive dinner at Michelin star Bayview restaurant.
7 Activities
Day 3
45 mi2 mi
Chanaz, a "Little Venice Savoyard"
Today you will discover one of the most idyllic landscapes in France in tiny village of Chanaz named "Little Venice Savyard" where you will taste freshly pressed hazelnut oils in local restored mill with bucketwheel, hike to the view point of Pierre Noirre to get full panoramic view over the entire region, Savieres Canal and mystic Grant Columbier mountain, take a boat trip along charming canal and have a tasty meal at the former post house restaurant with unique hand oven.