Summer in annecy for kids

Hi,

We are considering a house exchange in Annecy for the summer. I have a 4 and a 6 six year old. I am concerned that there will be enough there for them to do. Currently they enjoy swimming and playing in the sand(what are the beaches like), and playgrounds. Is it warm enough to swim.

Thanks

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I am not sure how close your house would be to the vielle ville (the old part of town) but right on the lake next to the old part of town, there is a huge merry go round. There are also boat rides you can take them on, plus two small playgrounds in this same area next to the lake. During the summer, there are also guys out there that rent these tiny bikes that the little ones pedel and they %26quot;drive%26quot; the bike with a tiny pretend horse in front. Adorable. That part of the town (next to the shopping area in the old part) is beautiful, very green, right next to the lake with a great view of the alpes in the background.

I am not familiar with the beaches there...I live in switzerland and have only done day trips to annecy...never have seen a beach. Hope this helps a bit.

The town itself is stunningly beautiful...they call it the venice of france because there are so many canals running through the city.

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Hi

We run a chalet in La Clusaz and go down to swim in the lake at Annecy at least once a week in the summer with our two boys (10 and 12). The water is lovely in the summer (our two have been in in March before now!) and I would recommend the beach just past the Imperial hotel which has got sand and a nice gently sloping beach manned by lifeguards.

The other beach we enjoy is at Talloires, but this is less suitable for young children and has grass instead of sand.

HTH,

Dave

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