Guidebook for La Balme-de-Thuy
Arts & Culture
Musée départemental de la résistance
Very historical area for WW2 and the French resistance
Beautiful castle with tours giving a wonderful history of the whole area right up to Geneva
148 locals recommend
Chateau de Menthon-Saint-Bernard
Allée du ChâteauBeautiful castle with tours giving a wonderful history of the whole area right up to Geneva
Sightseeing
Stunning! Do not miss the old town and getting a boat out on the lake. Many many beaches to explore all around the lake but mainly on the East side.
349 locals recommend
Lake Annecy
Stunning! Do not miss the old town and getting a boat out on the lake. Many many beaches to explore all around the lake but mainly on the East side.
Parks & Nature
Main ski resort 20 min drive from the house. Also amazing in the summer!
221 locals recommend
La Clusaz
Main ski resort 20 min drive from the house. Also amazing in the summer!
Local ski resort - small and family friendly......breathtakingly beautiful in winter if you ski or not - great for family walks and other activities in the winter. Stunning in the summer too with an open air pool and mountain biking on the slopes among other things.
16 locals recommend
Manigod
Local ski resort - small and family friendly......breathtakingly beautiful in winter if you ski or not - great for family walks and other activities in the winter. Stunning in the summer too with an open air pool and mountain biking on the slopes among other things.
Ski resort - worth the extra bit of drive - access to Chinaillon from here - big wide open slopes very family friendly
129 locals recommend
Le Grand-Bornand
Ski resort - worth the extra bit of drive - access to Chinaillon from here - big wide open slopes very family friendly
Lovely local beach, privately managed so very well kept with cafe, paddling pool, life guards (peak season only), grassed area, diving board, pontoon, roped off swimming areas (deep and shallow), volleyball, table tennis. A few Euros each to get in for the day. Gets busy so get there early!
18 locals recommend
Plage Municipale de Talloires
Lovely local beach, privately managed so very well kept with cafe, paddling pool, life guards (peak season only), grassed area, diving board, pontoon, roped off swimming areas (deep and shallow), volleyball, table tennis. A few Euros each to get in for the day. Gets busy so get there early!
Lovely local beach, privately managed so very well kept with cafe, paddling pool, life guards (peak season only), grassed area, diving board, pontoon, roped off swimming areas (deep and shallow), volleyball, table tennis. A few Euros each to get in for the day. Gets busy so get there early!
25 locals recommend
Municipal Beach of Menthon Saint Bernard
470 Rte de la PlageLovely local beach, privately managed so very well kept with cafe, paddling pool, life guards (peak season only), grassed area, diving board, pontoon, roped off swimming areas (deep and shallow), volleyball, table tennis. A few Euros each to get in for the day. Gets busy so get there early!
Lovely local beach, privately managed so very well kept with cafe, paddling pool, life guards (peak season only), grassed area, diving board, pontoon, roped off swimming areas (deep and shallow), volleyball, table tennis. A few Euros each to get in for the day. Gets busy so get there early!
86 locals recommend
Plage de l'Imperial
30 Av. d'AlbignyLovely local beach, privately managed so very well kept with cafe, paddling pool, life guards (peak season only), grassed area, diving board, pontoon, roped off swimming areas (deep and shallow), volleyball, table tennis. A few Euros each to get in for the day. Gets busy so get there early!
Food Scene
Absolutely stunning restaurant serving traditional alpine menu but also a gastronomic 5 course menu for amazing value. We have eaten here for over a decade and it has never ever failed us. Staff are wonderful.
9 locals recommend
Hôtel du Commerce
5 Rue des ClefsAbsolutely stunning restaurant serving traditional alpine menu but also a gastronomic 5 course menu for amazing value. We have eaten here for over a decade and it has never ever failed us. Staff are wonderful.
favourite little haunt of ours, wonderful food, simple but gorgeous, lovely atmosphere
21 locals recommend
Le Cafe de la Place
7 Place des Vendangeursfavourite little haunt of ours, wonderful food, simple but gorgeous, lovely atmosphere
Don't bother with any other bakery - this is the best! And supplies most of the local smaller bakeries anyway.
11 locals recommend
Boulangerie Des Aravis
2 Rue des VernaiesDon't bother with any other bakery - this is the best! And supplies most of the local smaller bakeries anyway.
La Ferme de Lorette
56 Av. d'AnnecyBest cheese shop!
Best chalet bar/restaurant on the slopes - live music, comfy outdoor sofas, great atmosphere, very chic. Amazing restaurant too if you want to splash out and have a delicious lunch.
Restaurant Le Chalet des Praz
171 Chem. des PrazBest chalet bar/restaurant on the slopes - live music, comfy outdoor sofas, great atmosphere, very chic. Amazing restaurant too if you want to splash out and have a delicious lunch.
Drinks & Nightlife
Not a bad spot for some late night drinks and dancing - often have themed party nights and full moon parties
12 locals recommend
L’Écluse Discotheque
30 Pl. de l'ÉgliseNot a bad spot for some late night drinks and dancing - often have themed party nights and full moon parties
Essentials
Carrefour Market
Carrefour City
31 Pl. AvetOpens later than the Carrefour Market
Entertainment & Activities
Open air swimming pool - 3 pools, diving boards, picnic area, sun loungers
7 locals recommend
Piscine Municipale de Thones
6 Pl. AvetOpen air swimming pool - 3 pools, diving boards, picnic area, sun loungers
High ropes climbing for little ones up to adults, horse riding, picnic area
11 locals recommend
Aravis Parc d'Aventures
2 Rue Saint-BlaiseHigh ropes climbing for little ones up to adults, horse riding, picnic area
High ropes adventure course for all levels with amazing views across the lake. You can also paraglide from here..... there is also the Forest of 5 Senses - a lovely raised walk through the forest with interactive nature themed stuff for the kids.
48 locals recommend
ACRO' AVENTURES TALLOIRES
Chemin Rural dit PlanfaitHigh ropes adventure course for all levels with amazing views across the lake. You can also paraglide from here..... there is also the Forest of 5 Senses - a lovely raised walk through the forest with interactive nature themed stuff for the kids.