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The Alpine Riviera: A 2026 Guide to Lac d’Annecy, Summer’s Hottest Lake
This summer, the travel set is trading the salt-crusted shores of the Mediterranean for something clearer, cooler, and infinitely more refined. Lac d’Annecy—often called Europe’s purest lake—has shed its sleepy Alpine reputation to become the season’s most effortless and compelling playground.
May 12, 2026
GuidesWhy Lac d’Annecy is the Season's Definitive Destination
While the crowds descend on Como, those in the know are heading to the Haute-Savoie. Lac d’Annecy in 2026 is a masterclass in balance: the medieval intimacy of the Vieille Ville canals meeting the high-octane glamour of the turquoise shoreline. It is a place where you can spend a morning paragliding over the Aravis Range and an evening at a
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