Annecy
Annecy on foot
Ébène and Écrin are located in Annecy, close to the city centre. The train station, old town and lake are all within walking distance, making it easy to enjoy Annecy without relying on a car.
Staying with MySoftStay means settling into Annecy and leaving the car behind. Our two apartments, Ébène and Écrin, sit close to the city centre: the train station is about an 8-minute walk away, which makes arriving by train effortless. Ten minutes on foot brings you to the old town and its canals; twelve to fifteen to Le Pâquier and the lakeshore. In between, the Thiou river keeps you company along the way. This page gathers the bearings we have shared with guests for years: a typical day, a few favourite spots, and the reassurance that the best of Annecy is discovered on foot.
Getting your bearings
- Annecy train station
- around 8 min walk
- Old town & canals
- around 10 min walk
- Le Pâquier & the lake
- around 12–15 min walk
A day in Annecy
Morning
Coffee on rue Sainte-Claire, then the quays before the crowds arrive.
Midday
The covered market, a slice of tomme cheese and a picnic on the Pâquier.
Afternoon
Cycle the greenway to Duingt, then a swim at Albigny beach.
Evening
Dinner in the old town, then the canals lit up for the night.
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