Hike to Mont Veyrier & Mont Baron
Mont Veyrier dominates the north-east side of Lake Annecy. This article describes the itinerary that I followed.
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Hike to Pointe de la Rochette & Rocher du Roux
After returning from Japan, I spent the summer in Annecy, in the mountainous Haute-Savoie area of France. For my first hike, I went to Pointe de la Rochette and Rocher du Roux (actually, just a viewpoint nearby), near La Tournette (the highest mountain bordering Lake Annecy) in the Bornes Massif.
Annecy - Thônes - Faverges by bike
Gorges du Fier & Château de Montrottier
The Fier is a river that flows through Haute-Savoie and Savoie into the Rhône. Near Annecy, it has created a narrow canyon that is worth a look: The so called Gorges du Fier. The Castle of Montrottier is a medieval castle not far above the canyon, built to safeguard the crossing of the river.
Semnoz by bike
On Monday, departing from Annecy-le-Vieux, I went up the Semnoz mountain (1699m) by bike, following the last part of the 20th stage of the next Tour de France. It was hard but the view at the summit was worth it.
Paris Rive Gauche
Paris Rive Gauche is the neighbourhood of Paris surrounding the National Library of France (BnF). The district is on the left bank of the Seine river and is bordered by the railway tracks of Gare d’Austerlitz and the Périphérique.
Weekend in the West: Poitiers & La Rochelle
Last weekend, I went on a trip to the west of France: Poitiers on Saturday and the port city of La Rochelle on Sunday. Above, the church of Notre-Dame-la-Grande in Poitiers.
Weekend in the South: Avignon / Marseille
Last weekend, I went on a trip to the south of France: Avignon, known as the “City of Popes”, on Saturday and Marseille, France’s 2nd largest city, on Sunday.
Above, the Papal Palace in Avignon.
Walk in Paris
Yesterday, I went for a walk in Paris and took many pictures. Above, the entrance to the Jardin des Tuileries.
Annecy
I have been spending some time in Annecy since my return from Canada. Above, the prison in the Old Town of Annecy.