Architecture

DianneW · 09-15-2021, 01:28 PM

Annecy is by all accounts a beautiful city, often called the prettiest in France and one of the best cities to visit in France.

Right on the lake and very close to the Alps, Annecy is one of those places just small enough to be manageable, yet big enough to offer a huge variety of activities, accommodations and restaurants.

It is often called Little Venice for its maze of picturesque canals located in the Old Town area just off the lake. You can wander along the gorgeous little waterways for hours, browsing a variety of niche shops and stopping off for drinks, snacks and desserts at the atmospheric canal-side bars, cafés and pastry shops. (Rigollot, in the Old Town, won Best Pastry Chef of France one year!)

Metz in the North of France, is filled with enchanting architecture, cozy streets and forts full of history.

Its train station is one of France's most beautiful, both inside and out. The main cathedral, Saint Stephen, is an impressive work of art, especially beautiful at night when its stained glass windows create an amazing show.

The Centre Pompidou, known in Paris for its modern urban design, has an equally delightful branch in Metz.

The Palais de Justice, or courthouse, is one of the city center's most imposing buildings; another is the castle-like structure along the river, which is in fact a Protestant church. For something offbeat, head to the museum dedicated to Paul Verlaine, a celebrated poet of the late 19th century who was born in this city.

Metz does like its festivals, especially those involving sculptures: in August, the Mirabelle Plum Festival features flower sculptures, and during the Christmas market, you can enjoy a beautiful festival of ice sculptures.

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The Batlord · 09-15-2021, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by DianneW

Metz in the North of France, is filled with enchanting architecture, cozy streets and forts full of history.

By history do you mean German bullets?

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DianneW Music Addict Join Date: Apr 2021 Posts: 1,161	Annecy is by all accounts a beautiful city, often called the prettiest in France and one of the best cities to visit in France. Right on the lake and very close to the Alps, Annecy is one of those places just small enough to be manageable, yet big enough to offer a huge variety of activities, accommodations and restaurants. It is often called Little Venice for its maze of picturesque canals located in the Old Town area just off the lake. You can wander along the gorgeous little waterways for hours, browsing a variety of niche shops and stopping off for drinks, snacks and desserts at the atmospheric canal-side bars, cafés and pastry shops. (Rigollot, in the Old Town, won Best Pastry Chef of France one year!) Metz in the North of France, is filled with enchanting architecture, cozy streets and forts full of history. Its train station is one of France's most beautiful, both inside and out. The main cathedral, Saint Stephen, is an impressive work of art, especially beautiful at night when its stained glass windows create an amazing show. The Centre Pompidou, known in Paris for its modern urban design, has an equally delightful branch in Metz. The Palais de Justice, or courthouse, is one of the city center's most imposing buildings; another is the castle-like structure along the river, which is in fact a Protestant church. For something offbeat, head to the museum dedicated to Paul Verlaine, a celebrated poet of the late 19th century who was born in this city. Metz does like its festivals, especially those involving sculptures: in August, the Mirabelle Plum Festival features flower sculptures, and during the Christmas market, you can enjoy a beautiful festival of ice sculptures. — Last edited by DianneW; 09-15-2021 at 01:33 PM.