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The Most Charming Things to do in Annecy, France

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Looking for the best things to do in Annecy, France? We’ve got you covered! Annecy, France might be the prettiest town we visited on our France road trip. We know we say this about every French town we visited, but Annecy really is just so picturesque. Annecy, France is set on the edge of a bright blue lake, surrounded by mountains, and offers stunning views of the French Alps. It’s known as the “Venice of the Alps” thanks to its many winding canals, candy colored buildings, and cobbled streets. The medieval town is very small, clocking in at just over 25 square miles, but it’s packed full of charm and lots of things to do. A day or two is more than enough to explore all the best things to do that Annecy has to offer and it is the perfect spot for a romantic getaway in France. Here’s a guide to Annecy, France, including how to get there, the best things to do in Annecy, France, which restaurants to eat at, and which hotels to stay at. The Most Ch...

Backpacking South of France

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If you’re wondering where to go in the South of France, don’t look any further. Here are my top suggestions to create the perfect travel itinerary in the South of France! I had never heard of Occitania before. It is apparently in the South of France. When the tourism board said something about Lozere I had to google it. I had heard of Carcassonne. In fact, I did visit Carcassonne years ago while I was traveling in the South of France. I wanted to see something different. I wanted to be out there surrounded by nature and even better if this nature could be filled with mountains. Google created some sort of expectations for me. Lozere seemed to be gorgeous from what I could see in those photos. And there I was booking my flights to Rodez. (You could also fly to Montpellier, but I was after cheap flights!)     As soon as I was landing I was amazed by the landscape from above. Everything was SO green. I grabbed my rental car keys and slowly walked into the park...