Guidebook for Plancherine
Parks & Nature
The ropes and zip line course that opened in 2013 is awesome! Enjoy the views of the valley bellow from the trees, or pack a picnic and take advantage of free entry as you explore the old fort.
29 locals recommend
Fort de Tamié
Route du Collet de TamiéThe ropes and zip line course that opened in 2013 is awesome! Enjoy the views of the valley bellow from the trees, or pack a picnic and take advantage of free entry as you explore the old fort.
Enjoy Lake Annecy and all the activities offered in Doussard or elsewhere: a day at the beach, a nature walk, or a rental kayak, canoe, paddle board and more!
15 locals recommend
Doussard
Enjoy Lake Annecy and all the activities offered in Doussard or elsewhere: a day at the beach, a nature walk, or a rental kayak, canoe, paddle board and more!
Sightseeing
Walk up to the monastery to visit the church, taste their famous cheese and explore the walking paths around. We hope you enjoy the tranquility, there's a reason the monks chose Tamié so long ago!
33 locals recommend
Tamié Abbey
1242 Chemin du MonastèreWalk up to the monastery to visit the church, taste their famous cheese and explore the walking paths around. We hope you enjoy the tranquility, there's a reason the monks chose Tamié so long ago!
Annecy
A trip to beautiful Annecy is a must!
Entertainment & Activities
Enjoy downhill skiing & snowshoeing in the winter, & take the chair lift up then hike to the top in the summer. Stop by a mountain hut to taste the cheese & see the goats wandering the mountain side.
20 locals recommend
Montagne de la Sambuy
Enjoy downhill skiing & snowshoeing in the winter, & take the chair lift up then hike to the top in the summer. Stop by a mountain hut to taste the cheese & see the goats wandering the mountain side.
A great spot to rent bikes. They can even be delivered to the house!
FredLoc - Rental / bicycle repair
430 Rte de TalloiresA great spot to rent bikes. They can even be delivered to the house!
One of our favorite places to spend an afternoon! Enjoy waterskiing, wakeboarding and kneeboarding, among other activities, with their tow line around the lake.
22 locals recommend
WAM PARK - Savoie - Montailleur
866 D1090One of our favorite places to spend an afternoon! Enjoy waterskiing, wakeboarding and kneeboarding, among other activities, with their tow line around the lake.
Food Scene
Join us for our weekly farmer's market, where everything is local and produced on the farm. In the summertime, artisans join and get your scoop of Glaces & Cows ice cream too!
10 locals recommend
Faverges
Join us for our weekly farmer's market, where everything is local and produced on the farm. In the summertime, artisans join and get your scoop of Glaces & Cows ice cream too!
Boulangerie Pâtisserie Martins
74 Rue de la RépubliqueThe best bakery in town!
Le Chalet Florimont
1006 Rue du Champ CanonA delicious, upscale but affordable restaurant!
La Crêperie Normande
69 Pl. CarnotA great place for lunchtime crepes!
Faverges' main market is on Wednesday mornings in the center of town.
Mairie de Faverges, Haute-Savoie
98-100 Rue de la RépubliqueFaverges' main market is on Wednesday mornings in the center of town.
Essentials
The best place to do your shopping! Stock up on local vegetables, cheeses, meats and more at this local farmer's coop.
6 locals recommend
Flavors of our Farms
603 Av. Georges PompidouThe best place to do your shopping! Stock up on local vegetables, cheeses, meats and more at this local farmer's coop.
The largest and closest grocery store. They sell local items as well.
91 locals recommend
Carrefour Market
33 Rue des MouettesThe largest and closest grocery store. They sell local items as well.
Getting Around
Albertville is the closest train station. From there, you'll need a rental car to get to the house.
7 locals recommend
Albertville station
Albertville is the closest train station. From there, you'll need a rental car to get to the house.
Shopping
Rue de la République
Rue de la RépubliqueA number of shops are located on this main road in Albertville.