French Alps Holiday Info - Les Fontaines Holiday Park

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Beautifully situated just a few minutes from Lake Annecy, Les Fontaines is a truly first class parc, enjoying a magnificent setting amidst some of the French Alps most stunning scenery.

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Walibi Park


In a theme park situated in the heart of nature, discover a cocktail of emotion. More than 30 attractions, spectacles and exclusive animations for all the family.

Grotte et Cascade de Seythenex


At the foot of the Bauges mountains between the 'Collar de Temie' and the 'Tooth of Idiots' there is a network of galleries of which 250m is accessible. A 40 min guided underground tour is available.


Les Jardins Secrets


Off the beaten track in the pleasant countryside of Haute-Savoie, between Annecy, Aix Les Bains and Geneva. They are amongst the unmissable sights to visit. Each one of the Gardens has its own identity and originality.


Aquarium du Lac du Bourget


At the edge of the largest natural lake in France, come and discover 50 fresh water fish species, a diorama about water birds, a theme show and finally an audio-visual photomontage about the surroundings of the lake.


Chateau de Menthon St Bernard


Dominates the Commune of Menthon at the edge of Annecy lake. The Chateau is inhabited by the family of Menthon. Contains a splendid library and old manuscripts. Guided tours of the chateau are available.


Chateau de Montrottier


The medieval castle of Montrottier is located ten minutes away from Annecy.This castle perched on a hill contains vast collections of weapons, earthenware, tapestries, pieces of furniture as well as a collection from the Far East. There are approved guided tours usually in French but English can be arranged.

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