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# Un Lieu Unique – Urban Boutique Vacation Home in Annecy, France

> Annecy is a picturesque French city set on the shores of Lake Annecy, known for its romantic canals and relaxed atmosphere. Un Lieu Unique – Gites Urbains is a boutique vacation home with three stylish apartments in the heart of the old city centre, right on the Thiou canal.

## Destination
Annecy, France – city centre along the Thiou canal and Jean Jacques Rousseau street.

## Why visit
Annecy offers a relaxed lakeside atmosphere with picturesque canals, charming cafés and restaurants, outdoor activities, and boutique accommodation in the historic centre.

## What to see
- **Lake Annecy** — A peaceful lake forming the backdrop to the city, with recreational parks and fishermen's boats along the shore.
- **Thiou Canal** — Romantic canal running through the old city centre, lined with café and restaurant patios.
- **Old City Centre** — Charming historic quarter with canals, street concerts, and the city hall marking the transition to lakeside parks.

## What to do
- **Cycling, rollerblading and hiking** — Well-suited conditions around the lake and city for bikers, rollerbladers, and hikers.
- **Golf** — Golfing facilities available in the area.
- **Dining by the canal** — Plenty of restaurants along the canal; the Captain Pub Grill offers moules and pommes frites in a cosy setting.
- **Street concerts at Café des Arts** — Annecy's relaxed atmosphere lends itself to live street music at this local café.

## Good to know
Un Lieu Unique – Gites Urbains offers three apartments: Le Dolce and The Lodge are directly on the canal, while Cocon is a few steps down Jean Jacques Rousseau street. All feature Nespresso machines, flat-screen TVs, iPod docks, free wifi, and small kitchenettes.