A few years ago, we visited a beautiful place in France: Annecy.
Located in the Rhône-Alpes region of south-eastern France, Annecy is home to the Palais De L'isle built during the 12th century- and is one of the most photographed French monuments...
The Palais De L'isle was used as a prison during the Middle Ages until the mid 1800's, and again during World War 2.
The prison is built in the middle of the Thiou canal, and when the water in the canal would rise, the prison would be flooded. Rather gruesome history, but important nonetheless.
This was not the first time we had been to Annecy, but its beauty and history are well captured in our photos of this particular trip. What a romantic French beauty.
Palais De L'isle
"Thiou" Canal
On our way up the Alps to visit the Church of St Germain
L'Eglise St Germain, built in 1780 above the "grotte" or grotto where Germain, first prior of Talloires Monastery, lived as a hermit from 1033 to 1060.
The "grotte" where St Germain spent his years in solitude
His view...
Back down in town, difficult to see but there is a dog in the window
A tradition of taking a photo together in front of a fountain
Should you visit France, Annecy is a must. VISIT ANNECY
Au revoir!
Beautiful pictures.
ReplyDeleteMy daughter was proposed to in this beautiful place last year. She is now very happily married.
ReplyDeleteThere is no bond like a mother/daughter bond. How wonderful that you are able to travel together! Cherish every precious moment together! My daughter and I do. I am looking forward to getting to know both of you better on this site!