This department symbolizes the high alpine peaks and their prestigious resorts. Here culminates France, at Mont Blanc (4,810 metres). From the foot of this mythical massif, Chamonix dominates the world of mountaineering. Aiguille du Midi, Mer de glace: Haute-Savoie is a high mountain, mountaineering and upscale resorts with, neck and neck, Megève and Morzine. More sporty and less festive, there are La Clusaz and Les Contamines-Montjoie. Reflecting the snow-covered peaks, the lakes invite themselves into the landscape, composing enchanting pictures. In their setting of serrated peaks, Lake Annecy and Lake Geneva offer their romantic shores, their reed beds, refuge of a wild bird, and their navigable waters for gourmet and naturalistic cruises. The capital of Haute-Savoie, Annecy, is one of France's tourist gems. All the charm of this chic destination, a city of art and history, operates in the medieval centre, very picturesque with its canals and bridges. Hence the nickname Venice of the Alps given to Annecy. Find on our guide the useful information about Haute-Savoie: accommodation, leisure and outings, events, cultural, natural or historical sights, good restaurants, etc.
From 04/24/2020 to 05/26/2020 : 50 winegrowers representing the emblematic AOCs of the Northern Rhône Valley (Crozes-Hermitage, Condrieu, Hermitage, Côte-Rôtie, Cornas, ...
On 10/17/2020 and 10/18/2020 : We want this wine and terroir fair to be on a human scale, centred around the divine nectar of the vines and gastronomy. Meals will be offered on ...
When to go to Haute-Savoie? The two tourist seasons in Haute-Savoie are winter with skiing and summer with hiking in...
Read more about it
An alpine climate prevails in the mountainous areas of Haute-Savoie. Cold and snowy in winter, at high altitudes. The...
Read more about it
Mother's Day is coming up dangerously close... and you still don't have a present for your mom? We thought of you this week, so you wouldn't end up with a last-minute poem to give. How about a surprise weekend getaway for the woman who's always taken such good care of you? European capital, Great North and Normandy, sunny or cultural destination par excellence, there is something for everyone and for every mother. So don't hesitate and make ...
AnnecyThe "Pearl of the Alps" is undoubtedly - probably with Chamonix for the high mountains - the tourist capital of the Alps. Between its lake with the purest water in Europe, its perfectly renovated old town, its quality of life and its exceptional flowered environment, everything fits together to make Annecy a real jewel A chic and delightful destination and will live from March 6th to 8th to the rhythm of its Venetian Carnival ...
The winter holidays are here and it's time for many families to go and enjoy the joys of a holiday in the mountains. Skiing, hiking, tobogganing, sharing a good cheese-based meal in a warm-hearted restaurant, the choice of activities is wide and the fresh air at altitude is good for you. Winter holidays at Club Med offer the opportunity to reach a multitude of charming destinations. Settling comfortably with your family in a resort in France ...
Charles Aznavour passed away in October 2018. "The man with a thousand songs" gave us a great gift. A compendium of images taken from 40 hours of reels, which he filmed with his first camera, a gift from a certain Edith Piaf, in 1948! Images from all over the world, of his loved ones, his loves, stars or strangers, that he had never revealed, and which are presented to us today in "Le regard de Charles". A documentary work made a few months ...
