If you are planning to stay longer, or to enjoy your free time on Wednesday afternoon, Annecy offers a wide range of activities.
Tourism office
You may find information on activities and how to get around on the Annecy lake website: https://en.lac-annecy.com/.
In addition, and in the weeks and weekends before and after the school, we can recommend the following:
The Annecy animation festival
From 13th to 18th June, Annecy hosts the world’s largest event dedicated to animation.
Find more at : https://www.annecy.org/home
La fête des fromages de Savoie.
The Savoie cheese festival is a great occasion to discover local cheeses.
More information (only in French): https://www.fromagesdesavoie.fr/fr/fete-des-fromages.html
Swimming in the lake
Closest beach is Albigny:
https://goo.gl/maps/mRNpzhmyTKmgt1s29
Hiking to Mont Veyrier
A 4-5 hours hike from Jean XXIII partly in the forest and with views on the lake:
https://goo.gl/maps/QPpFVMHCzV8jzxuu5
Bus to col de la Forclaz
- 1h30 and 1.5€
- views on the lake and paragliders taking off
- https://goo.gl/maps/zSrWmy3GUvQMwgXh8
Bus to Semnoz
- 1h and 1.5€
- views on the mountains and cows
- https://goo.gl/maps/x2yseDaXv89rjmXn7
