Essential Guide to Annecy, the 'Venice of the Alps'

"Hovering on the edge of the lake a short stroll from Annecy’s center, this Belle Époque beauty shines in summer, when you can dip at nearby Plage d’Annecy or catch jazz and classical concerts on the lakeside terrace; once a magnet for sultans and princes as well as Charlie Caplin and Winston Churchill, it’s still the place to be more than a century later, with the top‑floor Imperial Suite unveiling 360‑degree vistas of Lake Annecy." - Lane Nieset Lane Nieset Lane Nieset is a travel writer from Miami who has lived in France for the past decade. From Paris, she covers a mix of lifestyle, wine, food, and design for publications including Food & Wine, Condé Nast Traveler, Vogue, and more. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines