Petit SwansDoors

You don't need a car when you stay at Le SwansDoors - everything you could need is right on your doorstep - but parking is available nearby. If you'd prefer to explore by bike (there's a wonderful cycle trail around the lake) there's a secure storage room at the apartment.

Pick up delicious cheese, chocolates and other local produce at the markets, which take place three times a week, rummage through dusty antique and book shops, browse in the art galleries, or just explore the cobbled streets and canals that criss-cross this Venice of the Alps. There's also a popular flea market, on the last Saturday of the month, which is well worth a visit.

Annecy is just four hours from Paris by train, and less than 30 minutes from Geneva airport, so it’s perfect for a short break, but if you can stay longer, make time to explore the lakeside villages and the mountains that surround them.

About the property ...

Take the 34 steps which lead up to the private entrance to this quiet one-bedroom, one bathroom apartment.

You'll find a bright, beamed living room with a comfortable sofa and chair, and a television. A door leads on to the balcony, which overlooks the courtyard and the street. There's room for two people to eat out here, or just enjoy your morning coffee as the town wakes up. The sofa converts into a bed that can accommodate another adult or two children, if necessary.

The kitchen is compact but well-equipped, with an oven, hob and everything you'll need to make a delicious meal, as well as a washing machine and dishwasher. There's also a dining area. Beyond that is the stylish shower room with WC and the double bedroom.

The apartment has been beautifully decorated in a simple, contemporary style which reflects Annecy's mountain location.

About the area ...

There is plenty to discover all year round in this beautiful medieval city, but Annecy’s Alpine location also puts it at the heart of five ski resorts.

The intimate resort of Semnoz is just 28 minutes away, and it's just a little further to the Aravis resorts of La Clusaz (45 minutes away), Le Grand Bornand (43 minutes away) and Manigod (39 minutes by car). In the Aravis, 220km of pistes offer challenges for skiers of all abilities, and there is plenty of scope for cross-country skiers and snowshoe walkers. The small resort of Sambuy Seythenex is also 45 minutes away - try out the luge, the sledge piste as well as some exhilarating unpisted runs.

At the end of a day in the mountains, enjoy an evening in one of the many bars or restaurants in this medieval town - apres-ski doesn’t come much better than this!

In December, the whole town gets the festive spirit, with fairy lights, Christmas markets, concerts and an open-air ice rink. The weekend following Shrove Tuesday, Annecy plays host to a Venetian carnival, when hundreds of masked and costumed figures parade around the cobbled streets.

In the summer, Annecy has something for everyone - a romantic city steeped in history, fine dining, boutique shopping, watersports, mountain activities and picturesque villages to explore. Watch the world go by over a coffee in a street cafe, take a cruise on the lake, or pick up some local specialities at the Sunday food market.

If you’ve a little more time and energy, enjoy a round of golf or hire bikes and cycle the 44 Km route around the lake. The more energetic might prefer to tackle the mountain routes, which often feature in the Tour de France.

What next?

If you'd like to book Le Petit SwansDoors for your trip to Annecy, check your dates against our availability calendar. If you're not quite ready to make your booking, we can hold up to two weeks for you for 24 hours. But don't miss out - this cosy city centre apartment is sure to be very popular with our guests!