Staying by the Champ de Mars and the Pâquier
A lakeside address can mean a room near the central lawns or farther along Avenue d'Albigny, so check the actual entrance on a map. The Pont des Amours provides a useful crossing between the Pâquier and Jardins de l'Europe. Leave time for this route when walking to the passenger boats, especially when people stop on the bridge for photographs.
At a glance
- Best for
- Views, families
- At night
- Quiet, except at events
- Getting around
- On foot; boats from the quay
- Price level
- €€€€
Green lawns and plane trees on the lake edge, a few minutes from the old town. Flat, open and good for families.
Good for
- Lake views and the boats from the quay
- Families, with lawns, beaches and gardens close by
- Flat walks to the old town and the station
Think twice if
- You are watching the budget: this is the dearest area
- You want to sleep through an event on the lawns
- You want to be inside the old town itself
How The lakeside: Champ de Mars and the Pâquier compares with the rest of Annecy
What is near The lakeside: Champ de Mars and the Pâquier
Pont des Amours
From the central Pâquier, allow about five minutes on foot. Cross it to reach the garden side of the Vassé canal.
Jardins de l'Europe
About five to ten minutes away across the Pont des Amours, with shaded paths for a short break from the open lawns.
Passenger boat quay
Walk around ten to fifteen minutes from the central Pâquier, through the gardens, to the boat departures beside the old town.
Eating in The lakeside: Champ de Mars and the Pâquier
For a picnic, buy bread, fruit and other supplies in the center before heading onto the lawns. Sit-down meals are easier to find along the streets behind the waterfront than in the gardens themselves. Carry drinking water if you plan to spend the afternoon outside.
Getting around from The lakeside: Champ de Mars and the Pâquier
Annecy railway station is about fifteen to twenty minutes on foot from the central Pâquier. Avenue d'Albigny leads toward the north shore, while the Pont des Amours connects to the gardens. For buses, check the stop nearest your accommodation and its current line rather than assuming every lakeside service stops there.
Hotels in The lakeside: Champ de Mars and the Pâquier
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Staying by the Champ de Mars and the Pâquier
Can I swim directly from the Pâquier?
Use a designated beach for swimming rather than treating the central waterfront as a bathing area. Albigny is farther along the north shore.
How close are the passenger boats?
From the central Pâquier, allow around ten to fifteen minutes to walk through Jardins de l'Europe to the departure quay.
Does a lakeside address guarantee a lake view?
No. Buildings may face a side street or have trees between the room and water. Check the specific room description before booking.