Photos: Tournasol7, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 Guilhem Vellut from Annecy, France, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0 Florian Pépellin, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
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Photos: Tournasol7, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 Guilhem Vellut from Annecy, France, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0 Florian Pépellin, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
An Italian-Savoyard walk through the old town
Your local guide
Chloé Perrier
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Highlights
- Covered arcades along Rue Sainte-Claire
- Why old town streets were built this way
- A footbridge over the fast-moving Thiou
- Annecy's many small canal crossings
- A quick, focused old town walk
About this tour
This short walk moves through the arcaded streets of Annecy's old town, finishing at one of its many small canal crossings. You see the covered walkway of Rue Sainte-Claire and a footbridge over the fast-moving Thiou. Chloé, who speaks some Italian with visitors from across the border, explains the practical reason behind the arcaded design.
The call opens with a sound check under the arcades, then moves a short distance to the canal. Chloé keeps commentary brief and lets the water and architecture speak for themselves, answering questions as they arise. A short list of the stops follows by message afterwards.
This suits anyone with limited time who still wants a proper feel for the old town. It also works well as a quick add-on before a longer lakeside session.
Included
- Live video walk with a local guide
- Questions to your guide all the way
- A short list of places to visit later
Not included
- Internet connection
- Travel to the city
Itinerary
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Welcome and sound check 5 min
The guide joins the video call, checks the picture and sound with you, and gives you a quick sense of Annecy before heading out.
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Rue Sainte-Claire arcades 15 min
The camera moves under the arcaded street's covered walkway, shopfronts lit even on a grey day. I explain why so many old town streets here were built with this covered design.
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Canal crossing point 15 min
You see one of several small footbridges crossing the Thiou, water moving quickly beneath it. I point out how many bridges the old town actually has within such a small area.
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Your questions 7 min
Time to ask anything about Annecy: prices, safety, food, or whatever you are curious about.
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A short list to keep 3 min
Before you go, the guide sums up with a few things worth remembering: a dish to try: Fondue savoyarde and Faubourg des Annonciades, worth a slower look.
Good to know
- A stable wifi or mobile connection makes the picture smoother than a shaky one.
- Any phone, tablet or laptop with a camera works. You watch, the guide does the walking.
- Times are shown in Paris time, so check the time where you are before you book.
- The session is not recorded, and recording it yourself is not allowed. Feel free to take your own notes.
- Ask questions any time, out loud or in the chat. The guide will pause to answer.
- Sessions run in small groups, up to 10 people, so there is room for everyone to ask something.
Questions about this tour
What will the session cover?
The guide walks through Annecy, showing you Rue Sainte-Claire arcades and Canal crossing point live on camera, plus whatever else you would like to see.
What happens if my connection drops?
Rejoin with the same link within a few minutes and the guide will catch you up on anything you missed.
Can I ask the guide questions during the session, or is it a fixed script?
Anything, any time. Sessions leave room for your own questions throughout, not just at the end.
How it works
- You get one join link after booking.
- Join from any device: phone, tablet or laptop.
- We meet on Google Meet; the link comes with your booking. I walk Annecy live with my phone.
Times shown in Paris time (CET)
Cancellation
Flexible
- Cancel up to 24 hours before the start: full refund.
- Cancel less than 24 hours before the start, or no-show: no refund.
- If the guide cancels or the date does not reach its minimum group: full refund.
- Cancel in My Account → Bookings; the refund is calculated from the start time in the tour's local time.
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