Alpine pearl: this small French city is a great budget alternative to Venice

Italy's Venice is called one of the most beautiful and unique cities in the world, which is why it suffers from huge crowds of tourists wanting to admire its charms. This makes those who do not like crowds look for interesting alternatives.

According to the Express, one of them can be found in the French Alps. Yes, a small but extremely picturesque town is located not on the seashore but in the mountains, and it has already been nicknamed the "Venice of the Alps". We are talking about Annecy, which is located on the shores of the mountain lake of the same name.

The medieval French pearl combines its location above the blue waters with breathtaking mountain views. And this combination is gorgeous, say tourists who have already visited Annecy.

To admire its beauty, you need to take a walk in the old town. You won't be disturbed by crowds of tourists. Besides, accommodation here is much cheaper.

Every week, Annecy hosts a large fair where local craftsmen demonstrate traditional Savoyard crafts. You can also try the delicacies of local cuisine.

A night in a good hotel here will cost 1.5-2 thousand hryvnias. A meal for one day will cost around 250 hryvnias.

The city center is not the only must-see place in Annecy. It is also worth taking a stroll in the park on the shore and admiring the picturesque mountain lake.

At its southern end there is a nature reserve that boasts well-groomed hiking trails and scenic views.

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