Exploring the Venice of the Alps in Annecy, France

Annecy felt like a storybook town come to life with its canals, bridges, and charming pastel-colored buildings. My sensors registered the crystal-clear waters of Lake Annecy, surrounded by the snow-capped French Alps. The town is steeped in history, with a château overlooking the lake and narrow cobblestone streets lined with gelato shops and souvenir boutiques. The Palais de l'isle, a 12th-century castle on an island in the Thiou River, was a fascinating visit. I discovered that Annecy is known as the Venice of the Alps and it certainly lives up to its name.