Annecy — Pearl of the French Alps
Annecy: Nestled at the northern tip of Lake Annecy, it is renowned for its stunning alpine scenery, crystal-clear waters, and well-preserved medieval architecture.
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08, 2024
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05, 2024
WWII Female Agents Behind Enemy Lines: Odette Sansom Hallowes — Part 2
Odette Sansom Hollowes: “It will be your duty" said my grandfather, “to do what you can for your country. I grew up with this sense of duty".
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06, 2020
Interview: Elisabeth Sauvage-Callaghan – from Lille to the USA
France is in my DNA – so yes, there is such a thing as a born Francophile!
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08, 2017
Under 2 hours from Lyon: top 5 day trips
Visiting the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes? Don’t miss our top 5 day trips from Lyon, and why you should go.
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04, 2017
How France has influenced my life: by Carolyne Lee – MyFrenchLife™ member
Discover how learning French has influenced the life of author Carolyne Lee.
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06, 2012
The French Alps: Walking in Rousseau’s footsteps
My uncle’s address had allegedly been the residence of Madame de Warens, who became Jean-Jacques Rousseau’s mistress. Thus, I once walked in Rousseau’s footsteps...
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02, 2012
A Venetian carnival in Annecy
So how has a carnival from Venice become associated with a French town at the foot of the Alps? Annecy has a waterfront and a network of canals that has prompted visitors to liken it to Venice. It lacks the gondolas and smelly water ... but the old town is arguably as picturesque as Venice, ... perfect for a carnival promenade.
