Annecy!

Annecy is only 2 hours away by train, and so we decided to go there for the day, it was only 20 Euro for the train there and back!

It was the most beautiful town that I have been in in France so far, and it was very well geared for tourists, with a town guide with four separate self guided tours, we took the old town tour! It was amazing, especially as it was a 25 deg day, so it was lovely to wander around in the sunshine.

One of the highlights of the town was the little old building in the middle of the canal, it was once a jail, a courthouse, a mint, and now houses some little cafes.

The canals running through the town next to all of the old buildings was a beautiful sight, and the water was incredibly clear for an inner city waterway!

The water runs into a massive lake, with crystal clear water. There is a water slide going into it, and paddle boats too! The water was very cold though, surrounded by mountains!

There was also a castle up a small steep street, that is now a museum. In typical French style, it was closed for 3 hours over lunchtime.

I bought a roll of goats cheese from a market, and a baguette (which I'm holding) from a nearby boulangerie, it made a delicious lunch!

 We walked a little way around the lake, and sat in the sun for an hour or so with an ice cream. It was such a nice day, and so nice to be able to take a day trip around to these beautiful towns!