A world of sensuality and sailing
Beaches, boats
and parks surround the blue lake. Pâquier, Albigny, Impérial, Marquisats, Chavoire
and Petit Port, to name but a few. Nestled on the banks a stone’s throw from
the Pélican Hotel, they invite visitors and locals to indulge in a refreshing
experience for all the senses. Some of the 650 trees in the Jardin de l’Europe,
a green space linking the old town and the Impérial Palace, are now over thirty
feet tall. You can also admire an imposing ginkgo biloba, pines, giant sequoias, and tulip trees. Meanwhile,
the 20 acres of the adjacent Pâquier Park offer some of the best views
of the lake and the surrounding mountains.
As you stroll across
the Pont des Amours bridge, lean over to look at the rows of boats standing
guard on the Vassé canal. And if you turn around, you will spot the Île aux
Cygnes in the distance, just next to the Compagnie des Bateaux waiting to welcome
you aboard.
Finally, Espérance III, a working sailboat
boasting 25 tons of heritage, spanning 60 feet
long with 1,200ft² of sails, will soon be restored to share part of Annecy’s
history with its visitors.