Hike to Sentier des 3 Croix (Semnoz)
Last January, I went on a hike to the Sentier des 3 Croix (3-Cross Trail), at the foot of Semnoz near Annecy.
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Hike to Talabar & Col du Pré Vernet
Last fall, I went on a hike to Talabar and the viewpoint of Col du Pré Vernet, below Mont Veyrier.
Église Saint-Laurent (Annecy-le-Vieux)
The Église Saint-Laurent is a catholic church located in Annecy-le-Vieux and built in 1840. Its bell tower, known as Clocher Roman, is separate from the church and is thought to date from the 12th century.
Basilique Saint-Joseph-des-Fins (Annecy)
The Basilique Saint-Joseph-des-Fins is a catholic church located in Annecy. It was built in the mid-20th century based on designs by architect Dom Paul Bellot, who also worked on the Oratoire Saint-Joseph du Mont Royal in Montreal. One of the bells of the church is a Liberty Bell replica, one of 57 bells ordered by the United States Department of the Treasury as part of the Liberty Bell Savings Bonds drive in 1950. All the bells were cast in Annecy-le-Vieux by the Fonderie Paccard. While most of them are now displayed near state capitol buildings in the USA, one was gifted to Annecy by the US government.
Hike to Croix de Sainte-Catherine & Tour de Branchy
A few months ago, I went on a short hike to Vallon de Sainte-Catherine, a small hill on the west flank of Semnoz, and walked a loop in Seynod after that.
Hike to Semnoz: From Basilique de la Visitation to Crêt de Châtillon
In mid-Spring, I went back to Semnoz: Starting from Basilique de la Visitation in Annecy, I took a series of trails to the summit of the mountain, the Crêt de Châtillon.
Annecy Paysages art festival
Annecy Paysages is an open-air art festival taking place in the center of Annecy this summer, until the beginning of September. Here is a map of all the artworks. There are a few events outside the city as well.
Walk in Annecy: La Varde, Pont de La Bornale, Pont de Brogny, Vallon du Fier, Promenade du Thiou, Lake Annecy
At the beginning of spring, I went on a walk around Annecy, trying to stay on parks and green spaces. Not a complete success but close enough…
Jardin des Remparts
The Jardin des Remparts is a small and well hidden park located in the Old Town of Annecy, not far from the castle. It is dedicated to Father Jean-Marie Delavay, a priest from Haute-Savoie who served as a christian missionary in Yunnan, China during the 19th century. He introduced many new plant species to Europe.