People have called 
Annecy the Venice of France. However an exaggeration that may be, one can imagine a gondola slowly making its way down the narrow canals. Yet, the first thing I pictured in the provincial Alpine town, was Belle, from Beauty and the Beast, skipping and singing as people yelled “bonjour”!Within the little streets and along the tiny canals, you will find a busy Sunday market with everything from fruits, vegetables and nuts to 
purses jewelry and cheese. The stands line the streets and wrap around a few blocks. You can hardly walk through the crowd it’s so dense. Vendors yell across the street to each other and people ponder on whether the plums will still be good this time of year. Even dogs will participate, either on leashes or free, hoping for a taste of the amazing smells around them.
purses jewelry and cheese. The stands line the streets and wrap around a few blocks. You can hardly walk through the crowd it’s so dense. Vendors yell across the street to each other and people ponder on whether the plums will still be good this time of year. Even dogs will participate, either on leashes or free, hoping for a taste of the amazing smells around them.Beyond the Sunday market, and up a steep hill, there lies the Castle of Annecy with a view of the lac d'Annecy. The walk around the lake is pleasant and there are all kinds of
boat tours of the long lac. Once the market closes and the streets are washed, a cup of coffee or some black current sorbet is always enjoyable at a cozy café.Photos and story by Marion Geiger
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