{"id":2186,"date":"2014-07-16T10:52:58","date_gmt":"2014-07-16T10:52:58","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.applelanguages.com\/blog\/?p=2186"},"modified":"2014-07-16T15:01:13","modified_gmt":"2014-07-16T15:01:13","slug":"annecy-france","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.applelanguages.com\/blog\/information\/video-guides\/annecy-france.php","title":{"rendered":"Video guide to Annecy, France"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Annecy enjoys a truly special European location at the footsteps of the French Alps! Visiting this area during any season is blissful thanks to its sunny summer weather and abundance of snow in winter. You will also be amazed by the local cuisine, and its many Savoyard dishes which are often based on cheese.<\/p>\n<p>This video, from the Annecy Tourist board, gives you an impressive overview of the famous landmarks in Annecy including the lake and its crystal blue freshwater, the &#8220;Mont du Parmelan&#8221; and its breathtaking view of Annecy and its surroundings, together with the old town. This is an entirely preserved jewel of the region\u2019s history, which will transport you back in time!<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/rRg9UBSr8bc?list=PLNB1pyH6eZVcWlQb_v4s6Ik8K_UUo01mA\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 8pt;\">Disclaimer: The videos in this blog are publicly available on YouTube and were not created by Apple Language Courses Ltd. If you are the owner of the video and do not wish for us to share it, please contact us and we will happily remove it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>During your journey, you will find the &#8220;Ch\u00e2teau d&#8217;Annecy&#8221;, an impressive castle built in the 12th century which stands proudly in the centre of the Old Town, and the &#8220;Ch\u00e2teau de Menthon-Saint-Bernard&#8221;, perched on the shores of the Lac d&#8217;Annecy.<\/p>\n<p>Discover the canals in the historic town, the grand Basilique de la Visitation, with its unique entrance and incredible stained glass. The Palais de l&#8217;Ile (banner image, above) is possibly the prettiest prison in the world! All of which help make Annecy so picturesque!<\/p>\n<p>From a cultural point of view, Annecy is also an incredibly dynamic city, which hosts lots of different types of events. If you have the chance to spend some time there during the summer, you should not miss the fantastic firework shows, or the Annecy International Animated Film Festival.<\/p>\n<p>If you are passionate about sports, Annecy will definitely satisfy your thirst for adrenaline and excitement! Thanks to the video above, you will also have a glimpse in to the vast amount of sports available in and around Annecy.<\/p>\n<p>From paragliding above the valleys of Annecy during the summer, to a helicopter during the winter for true off-piste skiing and snow-boarding, Annecy really has something for everyone!<\/p>\n<p>Apple Language Courses offers French language programmes with accommodation in <a title=\"Learn French in Annecy\" href=\"https:\/\/www.applelanguages.com\/en\/learn\/french\/france\/annecy.php\">Annecy<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Annecy enjoys a truly special European location at the footsteps of the French Alps! 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