1-Day Alpine Escape: Evian & Lake Annecy

The town of Evian, famous for its mineral water, is an upscale resort on the shores of Lake Geneva. Walking along the sidewalk by the lake, the exquisite buildings from the late 19th century to the early 20th century, such as the City Hall and the Spa Treatment Center, stand one after another, reminding people of the prosperous era of France. Evian's Water Source (Source de Cachat) is located near the city center, and people can taste the gushing water at will. Take a cruise on Lake Le Mans to Lausanne, Switzerland, in just 30 minutes. There are the French Alps on one side and the Swiss grape fields on the other. Walking on the lake while looking at the scenery on both sides is a relaxing thing. Evian Town is the birthplace of Evian water and the only place in the world where you can taste Evian water for free. There are 4 public drinking water points in Evian town, and Evian water flows for many years for the people in the town to drink for free. In the early morning or at dusk, residents of the town will line up to fill up drinking water. It only takes a dozen seconds to fill an empty 2-liter bottle, while the 200-ml bottle of Evian water in the town store sells for 2.3 euros. It is said that many people living in Switzerland will drive an hour here on weekends, fill up with enough water to drink for a week and then leave.

Lake Annecy is located in Haute-Savoie, France, at the foot of the Alps, and is second only to Lake LacduBourget in France. Due to strict environmental management measures implemented in the 1960s, Lake Annecy is known as the clear lake in Europe. Lake Annecy has become a popular tourist destination for its famous water recreational activities. Lake Annecy was formed 18,000 years ago during the melting of Alpine glaciers. Many small rivers originating from the surrounding mountains stretch for more than ten kilometers into Lake Annecy, which provides sufficient water for Lake Annecy. Walking and cycling on the shore of Lake Annecy, or swimming and boating in the lake, overlooking the rolling Alps in the distance, is undoubtedly one of life's great joys. The French Enlightenment thinker Rousseau once spent "the good 12 years" of his life in Annecy.

When you come to Annecy, you must go to the old city for a good stroll. This ancient city is full of 17th-century buildings. There are good places to take pictures by the canals and alleys. Every weekend, there will be a lively market here, where you can see artists painting on the street, as well as a variety of interesting small shops, attracting tourists from all over the world to stop by.

Lake Geneva, also known as Lake Geneva, spans Switzerland and France. It is an important lake in Western Europe and a famous scenic spot and health resort. During the day you can take a cruise on Lake Geneva, revel in the neon lights on the shore at night, and there are often luxury cruise ships hosting concerts or dances on the lake. Overview of Lake Geneva The entire Lake Geneva is slightly crescent-shaped. The north bank and the east and west ends belong to Vaud, Valais and Geneva in Switzerland, and the south bank belongs to the Haute Savoie department of France. The lake is about 75 kilometers long from east to west, about 14 kilometers wide from north to south, and 330 meters deep. Pleasant lake view The climate on both sides of Lake Geneva is mild and pleasant in all seasons. The lake, the snow-capped mountains and the blue sky are connected together, thousands of teal soar on the lake, and swans swim in the water. Yachts and colorful sails are cruising in the lake, and flocks of white pigeons are roaming around the lake, which is peaceful and quiet. Enjoying the Big Fountain Show In Lake Geneva, the most striking thing is the huge artificial fountain, which is like a water column spouted by a whale. It can be seen all over Geneva. At night, the big fountain will be more magnificent under the illumination of lights. By cruise ship Generally, tourists who visit Lake Geneva will choose to take a cruise. The place of boarding is usually at the Mont Blanc pier in Geneva. You can choose to participate in a cruise that lasts about 1 hour. This trip will take you around the big fountain and visit Geneva. Views around the lake. In addition, there are also cruise packages including lunch and dinner. No matter it is day or night, you will not be disappointed. The specific routes and fares can be found at: http://www.cgn.ch/Slow time by the lake, of course, the weather is good You can also choose to take a stroll by the lake, enjoy the postcard-like scenery, and leave good memories for yourself. If you are tired of walking, you can also sit in the outdoor cafe by the lake, order a cup of mellow coffee, and spend a leisurely afternoon slowly, waiting for the beautiful sunset.