Résidence les Gentianes, Lac d'Annecy - popular with Paragliders and Cyclists

About

Your accommodation is one of only 3 separately-designed apartments in our building that's ideally located in the village of Doussard, at the southern end of beautiful Lac d'Annecy in the Rhone-Alpes region of France. We're very popular with paragliders because of our nearby location, and we've hosted pilots from UK, USA, Australia and Hong Kong. Lake Annecy is recognised as a world-class location for para-gliding, and several companies are based in Doussard because of the popular landing site behind the leisure centre. Doussard is a great location also for cyclists, so close to the Piste Cyclable that runs north to Annecy and south to Ugine in Savoie; and the Tour de France often passes nearby. (We're not far from the finish of the penultimate stage of the centenary Tour de France and crowning of the "King of the Mountains", after there had been a time trial around the lake). The lake itself is great for swimming in its crystal-clear water. We're only a few minutes from Doussard's grassy beach and the marina (and another paragliding landing site). In winter, it's practical to go ski-ing at several ski stations that are drivable for the day; and of course we're convenient for Annecy itself where we often visit more than once in the same day! Résidence les Gentianes is traditional Alpine style in a modern building, and we have a garage and a large balcony. We consider it our home from home, and reviews and comments we've received appreciate that we have equipped our property on that basis. We're on two levels, with the main bedroom (150cm bed) on the same level as the living/dining area including access onto the balcony, Bedroom 2 (140cm double bed) upstairs on the mezzanine and Bedroom 3 also upstairs, with two bunk-beds (90cm). We have six bed-spaces, therefore, but we usually accept bookings only from families of up to 4. Find out more about the possibilities by clicking the button to "make an enquiry". Don't ever click the "Reservation Request" (that's the bigger button beside the "Enquiry" button) as that means I'd have to accept or decline your request in 24 hours, and that sometimes isn't long enough to confirm that what we have is what you seek. It's a measure of our desire that you should have as perfect a visit as possible that we have that conversation, initially on-line via the Homeaway system. Instead, click "Ask Owner a Question", as sending an "enquiry" but not yet a "request"" provides that opportunity. I'll hold your preferred dates while we have that discussion, so there's no risk of you losing the booking. Résidence les Gentianes is in a great location therefore, whether for a relaxing break or an activity holiday - in Annecy itself or for activities on and around the lake and its surrounding mountains. There's always something to do or to see, whether Spring, Summer, Autumn or Winter. You can go swimming in the fresh, clear water of Lac'Annecy in summer, or try out paragliding. During the winter months we have visitors who go ski-ing at several ski-stations that are an easy drive from where we are, without having to be tied to a single ski resort; and if you want to take a break from ski-ing you can spend time exploring Annecy and around the lake - as well as further afield in Albertville, Grenoble, Geneva and even Italy via the Mt Blanc tunnel. Cycling is popular all-year-round, and the Piste Cyclable that started as an innovative use of the old railway line from Annecy to Ugine, near Albertville, and is only a few minutes from Résidence les Gentianes, has been extended recently so that now you can ride almost entirely around much of the lake without having to share your space with other road users (except for quite short distances near Talloires and Menthon). We're also ideally placed for sailing and fishing on the lake; walking in the hills; playing golf at three courses nearby; or simply relaxing with coffee or beer in the village or at the lakeside ... I mentioned that Résidence les Gentianes is equipped to a very high standard, including a larger-than-usual balcony with a view to Mt Charbon. The first level comprises a kitchen and living/dining area leading to the balcony; double bedroom 1 with 150cm bed and access to the balcony; bathroom (bath with shower), separate toilet and laundry. Two staircases lead from the living area to a mezzanine double bedroom (140cm bed - see photo) and to Bedroom 3 with two bunk beds. We can accommodate 6, but we usually agree to enquiries from families of up to four. (Apologies for repeating that, but hopefully it answers the question we're asked most frequently - about who sleeps where!) We provide bedlinen and towels accordingly. We can also provide a travel cot (at no extra charge). The balcony is big enough for family-dining outdoors during